Hi, regarding the LAN8710A [0] Ethernet transceiver used on the BBB, I'd like to know whether it is isolated or not?
According to the datasheet [0, Page 41] , it has an "Isolate Mode" hat is /disabled/ by default. In my application I use a normal pin header instead of RJ45, so in principle a user could short-circuit them or apply extraordinary high or reverse voltages... Is it therefore safe to use the BBB as is, or would I need to add an isolator or optocoupler? If used as is, what could possibly be damaged? If just the PHY blows up, it would be fine. A short-circuit of the voltage regulators, or a reset of the processor and the like I consider as "bad". ~flapflap [0] http://www.microchip.com/wwwproducts/Devices.aspx?product=LAN8710A -- For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "BeagleBoard" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to beagleboard+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
