7.7.1 Crystal Specifications

In MII and SC-MII modes, a 25 MHz crystal must be placed between XTO and XTI. This crystal should meet the requirements in Table 7-21 below.

Table 7-21. Recommended Crystal Specifications
ParameterMinTypMaxUnitsNotes
Crystal CutAT (typical)
Crystal Oscillation ModeFundamental
Crystal Calibration ModeParallel Resonant Mode
Frequency25.000MHz
Tolerance±100ppmNote 1, 2
Recommended Maximum Shunt Capacitance6pF
Recommended Load Capacitance10-22pFNote 3
Drive Level50μW
Recommended Maximum Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR)100
XTI/XTO Pin Capacitance2pFNote 4
Note:
  1. The total deviation for the transmitter clock frequency is specified by IEEE Std 802.3‑2022 Clause 147 as ±100 ppm.
  2. This parameter must include increased variation over the expected operational lifetime of the application (aging), temperature, and load capacitance.
  3. Load capacitance per crystal terminal. The terminals should each see the same load.
  4. This number includes the pad, the bond wire and the lead frame. Printed circuit board trace capacitance is not included in this value. The XTI/XTO pin and PCB trace capacitance values are required to accurately calculate the value of the two external load capacitors. These two external load capacitors determine the accuracy of the 25.000 MHz frequency.