What is the TX_TCLK?

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Subclause 40.4.2.2 of the IEEE 802.3-2002 Standard specifies that the four transmitters, BI_DA, BI_DB, BI_DC, and BI_DD, shall be driven by the same 125MHz transmit clock, TX_TCLK. It is the clock that generates the 5 level Pulse Amplitude Modulated signal being driven onto the line. A sample configuration and waveform capture is shown below.

Sample TX_TCLK Configuration

Sample TX_TCLK configuration

Sample TX_TCLK waveform, with Test Mode 2 waveform

Sample TX_TCLK waveform, with Test Mode 2 waveform