RTL8125 Required Components
Table
| Designator | Value / Part | Function |
|---|---|---|
| C1 | 0.1 µF, 0603, 16 V ceramic | Decoupling on AVDD33 rail |
| C2 | 1 µF, 0603, 16 V ceramic | Bulk capacitance on AVDD33 rail |
| C3 | 0.1 µF, 0603, 16 V ceramic | Decoupling on DVDD33 rail |
| C4 | 1 µF, 0603, 16 V ceramic | Bulk capacitance on DVDD33 rail |
| C5 | 22 pF, 0603 | Load cap for crystal pins CKXTAL1/CKXTAL2 |
| C6 | 22 pF, 0603 | Load cap for crystal pins CKXTAL1/CKXTAL2 |
| Y1 | 25 MHz crystal, SMD (or 25 MHz oscillator module) | Reference clock source for PHY |
| L1 | Ethernet common-mode choke, 4-line, 100 Ω | Noise suppression on MDI pairs |
| J1 | RJ45 connector with integrated magnetics | Physical Ethernet port |
| D1 | 4-channel ESD protection diode array (e.g., SMBJ26A) | Surge and ESD protection on RJ45 lines |
| R1 | 10 kΩ, 0603 | Pull-up on CLKREQB (open-drain PCIe signal) |
| R2 | 10 kΩ, 0603 | Pull-up on LANWAKEB (open-drain) |
| R3 | 10 kΩ, 0603 | Pull-up on PERSTB (reset line) |
| R4 | 4.7 kΩ, 0603 | RSET resistor to program LED current |
| U2 | SPI EEPROM (e.g., Microchip 25LC256) | EEPROM for MAC address and configuration storage |
| TVS1 | Single-line or multi-line TVS diode (e.g., SMBJ26A) | Additional surge protection on PHY power rails (optional) |