2. Features
Supports 8-port integrated physical layer
and transceiver for 10Base-T and
100Base-TX
Up to 8 ports support 100Base-FX
(RTL8208BF-LF only)
Reduced 100Base-FX (RTL8208BF-LF
only) interface (patented)
Robust baseline wander correction for
improved 100Base-TX performance
Complies with IEEE 802.3/802.3u
IEEE 802.3u compliant auto negotiation
for 10/100Mbps control
Hardware controlled Flow control
advertisement ability
Supports RMII/SMII/SS-SMII interfaces
Very low power consumption
RTL8208B-LF/RTL8208BF-LF
Datasheet
Supports Port-Pair Loopback mode (PP-
LPBK mode, RTL8208BF-LF only)
Supports two power reduction methods:
Power saving mode (cable detection)
Power down mode
Power-on auto reset function eliminates the
need for external reset circuits
Crossover detection and auto correction
Polarity detection and Auto Correction
Flexible serial/scan LED display modes
Cable tester for diagnosing open/short
faults in attached cables
128-pin QFP package
1.8V/3.3V power supply
0.18µm, CMOS technology
3. Applications
RTL8208B-LF
Octal PHY for Fast Ethernet switch with twisted pair interface
RTL8208BF-LF
Octal PHY for Fast Ethernet switch with twisted pair interface and fiber capability
Single-Chip Octal 10/100-TX/FX PHY Transceiver
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Track ID: JATR-1076-21 Rev. 1.3