DP83630-EVK - DP83630 PHYTER IEEE 1588 PTP Eval Board | TI
MPN： DP83630-EVK ✓ 啟用中DP83630-EVK 概覽
An Ethernet PHY evaluation board is a hardware platform that allows engineers to verify the electrical, timing, and protocol performance of a physical-layer transceiver before integrating it into a product. PHY evaluation kits sit in the broader signal-chain hierarchy: PHY transceiver -> Ethernet MAC -> switch/controller -> networked system. For PTP-aware designs, the PHY itself often contains the timestamp engine, which is why DP83630-EVK is positioned as a time-sensitive networking (TSN) development platform.
Key features of the DP83630-EVK include: the DP83630 PTP-capable 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PHY on-board, integrated RJ45 jack with isolation transformers, MII/RMII host interface, multiple status and link LEDs, on-board 25 MHz crystal reference, strap-pin configuration, and an external clock input for synchronizing multiple boards. The board is powered through a USB or external supply and supports TI's EtherSynch and IEEE 1588 v1/v2 software stacks.
Technically, the DP83630 silicon integrates an IEEE 1588v2 hardware timestamp unit that marks packets at the MII/RMII boundary, enabling submicrosecond synchronization between master and slave clocks across Ethernet. The PHY supports 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX, auto-negotiation, HP Auto-MDIX, cable diagnostics, and various loopback modes. Hardware timestamping eliminates software jitter and reduces CPU load for PTP stack implementations.
Typical applications for DP83630-EVK include IEEE 1588 grandmaster and transparent clock reference design, industrial automation with IEC 61850 precision timing, test and measurement synchronization, audio/video broadcast equipment requiring SMPTE timecode over IP, and smart-grid synchrophasor measurement. The platform lets developers validate timestamping accuracy and integrate TI's PTP library before committing to a final board layout.
When designing with this evaluation kit, install the latest TI PTP software package and verify the host-side MAC supports hardware time-stamping capture. Confirm clock tree routing for the 25 MHz reference, keep the analog PHY ground isolated from noisy digital returns, and observe ESD precautions when handling the unpopulated RJ45 footprints.
This page synthesizes distributor availability, alternative evaluation platforms, and practical hardware notes that go beyond the TI user guide.
直接替換替代品，適用於 DP83630-EVK — 相同封裝，腳位對腳位相容。需重新設計 PCB 的不同封裝零件不列入。
此系列的變體
與下列產品可直接替換的同系列型號： DP83630-EVK （相同外形與佔位） — 差異在於 PTP Standard, Target Device.
DP83630-EVK/NOPB
✅ 直接替換聯絡詢價
查看資料表 →DP83640-EVK/NOPB
✅ 直接替換📋 參考替代品（不在目錄中）
DP83620-EVK
✅ 直接替換📋 參考替代品（不在目錄中）
DP83630-EVK 規格（製造商公布）
| Product Type | Ethernet PHY Evaluation Board |
| Target Device | DP83630 Precision PHYTER IEEE 1588 PTP Transceiver |
| Ethernet Speed | 10/100 Mbps |
| Network Standard | 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3 |
| Host Interface | MII / RMII |
| PTP Standard | IEEE 1588 v1 / v2 with hardware timestamp |
| Connector | RJ45 with integrated magnetics |
| On-board Reference | 25 MHz crystal |
| Configuration | Strap pins and jumpers |
| Status Indicators | Link, Speed, Activity LEDs |
| RoHS 狀態 | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes |
DP83630-EVK 介面與連接器
DP83630-EVK 依製造商公布提供以下介面與連接器：乙太網路。擴充排針腳位、連接器腳位編號與電氣限制均定義於製造商文件中。
| 乙太網路 | 10/100 Mbps |
請參閱 製造商文件 以取得完整的擴充排針腳位定義與連接器腳位編號。
典型應用
DP83630-EVK 適用於 6 應用s: IEEE 1588 PTP Grandmaster Reference, Industrial Automation and IEC 61850 Timing, Test and Measurement Synchronization, Audio/Video Broadcast and SMPTE ST 2059, Smart Grid Synchrophasor Measurement, Automotive In-Vehicle Network Timing.
IEEE 1588 PTP Grandmaster Reference
The DP83630-EVK serves as a PTP grandmaster reference node for industrial Ethernet networks. The DP83630 silicon's IEEE 1588v2 hardware timestamp unit captures packet departure times at the MII/RMII boundary with sub-microsecond accuracy, eliminating software jitter that plagues MAC-side timestamping. Combined with the on-board 25 MHz crystal and TI's PTP software stack, the board delivers master clock distribution for synchronizing slaves across substations, broadcast plants, or financial trading floors. The exposed MII/RMII interface connects directly to a host processor running PTPd or TI's proprietary stack for rapid grandmaster algorithm development.
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Industrial Automation and IEC 61850 Timing
In IEC 61850 substation automation, GOOSE messages and sampled values require precise time synchronization typically sourced from IEEE 1588 PTP. The DP83630-EVK delivers the timestamping accuracy required to meet IEC 61850-9-2 SV precision classes. The board connects to a substation controller via MII/RMII, and the PHY hardware timestamp eliminates jitter sources that compromise protection relay coordination. Engineers prototype process bus and station bus designs using TI's PTP libraries running on the host MCU, validating interoperability with commercial grandmaster clocks before integration.
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Test and Measurement Synchronization
Distributed test and measurement systems require deterministic sampling and trigger distribution. The DP83630-EVK provides IEEE 1588v2 hardware timestamping so oscilloscopes, data loggers, and signal analyzers can share a common timebase over Ethernet. The PHY's sub-microsecond timestamp accuracy lets correlating measurements from multiple instruments at sample rates that would otherwise drift. The MII/RMII interface allows connection to FPGA-based acquisition cards running custom timing protocols, and TI's example code accelerates integration of PTP-aware data acquisition.
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Audio/Video Broadcast and SMPTE ST 2059
The DP83630-EVK enables IP-based broadcast facilities to comply with SMPTE ST 2059-2 PTP profiles for time-sensitive media transport. The board's hardware timestamps allow frame-accurate alignment of audio, video, and ancillary data streams across studios and remote production sites. Engineers evaluate grandmaster/slave behavior, profile interoperability, and best-master-clock selection using TI's PTP stack running on a host processor. The 25 MHz reference oscillator and strap-configurable operation simplify integration with broadcast infrastructure.
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Smart Grid Synchrophasor Measurement
Phasor measurement units (PMUs) in smart-grid applications require GPS-disciplined or PTP-synchronized timing with microsecond accuracy. The DP83630-EVK's hardware timestamping makes it suitable for prototyping synchrophasor front-ends that comply with IEEE C37.118. The board interfaces via MII/RMII to PMU DSPs or FPGAs, and TI's PTP software library simplifies master/slave synchronization tests. Field engineers validate PMU timestamp precision and anti-aliasing filter behavior before committing to a final IEC 61850-9-2 design.
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Automotive In-Vehicle Network Timing
The DP83630-EVK supports early-stage development of automotive Ethernet timing extensions for ADAS and infotainment networks. Engineers evaluate how the DP83610-family IEEE 1588 timestamping integrates with 100BASE-TX Automotive Ethernet PHYs (such as the DP83TC811) for time-sensitive camera and sensor synchronization. The board provides a known-good reference for testing PTP grandmaster behavior in lab vehicles and for benchmarking against production Automotive Ethernet silicon.
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推薦產品摘要
工程參考資料，適用於 DP83630-EVK — 比較、設計指引及合規資訊。
選型指南
與替代品比較
| 參數 | 本產品 | DP83630-EVK/NOPB | DP83640-EVK/NOPB | DP83620-EVK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Silicon | DP83630 | DP83630 | DP83640 | DP83620 |
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package | Eval Board | Eval Board - same | Eval Board - same form factor | Eval Board - same form factor |
| Ethernet Speed | 10/100 Mbps | 10/100 Mbps | 10/100 Mbps | 10/100 Mbps |
| IEEE 1588 PTP v2 Hardware Timestamping | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (PTP functions removed) |
| Host Interface | MII / RMII | MII / RMII | MII / RMII | MII / RMII |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes (/NOPB) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Target PHY Family | Precision PHYTER (DP836x0) | Precision PHYTER | Precision PHYTER | Precision PHYTER |
主要差異化特點
- Cost-reduced successor with identical IEEE 1588 features (對比DP83640-EVK/NOPB)
- Full IEEE 1588v2 hardware timestamping support (對比DP83620-EVK)
- Orderable RoHS-compliant variant (對比DP83630-EVK (base designation))
設計說明
Power the DP83630-EVK through its USB or external DC jack as documented in the user guide. The on-board LDO regulators drop the input to the 3.3 V and 1.2 V rails required by the DP83630 transceiver. Place a low-ESR bypass capacitor (1 uF or greater) close to each regulator output and a 0.1 uF decoupling capacitor at every PHY supply pin to suppress switching noise that could couple into the analog ground.
When designing a host PCB inspired by the DP83630-EVK, route the 25 MHz reference crystal traces symmetrically and short to minimize phase noise. Keep analog PHY ground (AVSS) isolated from the digital switching returns, joining them only at the PCB star ground. Maintain 100-ohm differential impedance on the MII/RMII lines and use series termination resistors per the DP83630 datasheet to avoid reflections at high data rates.
Do not assume the DP83620-EVK is a drop-in replacement for the DP83630-EVK if your design relies on IEEE 1588 PTP. Per TI E2E guidance, the DP83620 omits the PTP hardware timestamp unit even though the package pins are compatible; if your code or stack depends on PTP registers, the DP83620 will fail. Use the DP83630 or DP83640 variants when PTP is required.
合規資訊
DP83630-EVK/NOPB is RoHS compliant per TI ordering nomenclature. AEC-Q100 not applicable for evaluation platform. Halogen-free status not specifically stated in the verified data.