Re: R6k and Ethernet current

I'll grab an ethernet variant later today and will check. (Ours is permanently connected to a camera via an Ethernet x-over cable, so always has a connection).

Long shot: Did you include the pulldown on Pin-7 (Lnk) "Needs ext pulldown on RCM5700/5750/6700/6750"?

Regards,
Mario

--- In [email protected], "seecwriter" <seecwriter@...> wrote:
>
> For the RCM67XX module, we've noticed an anomaly with current draw
> when using Ethernet.
> 
> When the Ethernet port is connected to a LAN, the total current draw
> for the computer section (motherboard + RCM67XX) is a steady 350ma.
> However, if the Ethernet port is not connected, the current fluctuates
> between 350ma and 500ma. We've traced the increase in current to the
> call of pd_havelink() that occurs at about a 500ms rate. That 150ma of 
> extra current seems like a huge increase just to check for a LAN 
> connection. This pulsing current is affecting our ADC and DAC readings 
> and settings.
> 
> This occurs on all of our modules. Anyone else notice this and/or have
> any ideas on what to do about it? Adding extra bypass caps hasn't 
> helped. 
> 
> Steve
>