Avago offers 5978Z named AFBR-0978Z. This kit contains two evaluation boards, an I/O cable, a SC-RJ optical cable and a CD containing software and documentation.

Using this kit you will be able to equip in a short time a Fast Ethernet connection by using optical fibre.

Additionally you can get the diagnostic information from the AFBR-5978Z easily in the included software.
The different working modes are configurable through DIPswitches.

By using the evaluation kit AFBR-0978Z it is easily possible to include the transceiver AFBR-5978Z in your own application.

• Temperature and supply voltage of the transceiver can be monitored in realtime as well as the received optical modulation amplitude, which is a measure for the optical link quality;
• DMI alarm and warning levels can be retrieved and the alarm and warning flags monitored
• Transceiver serial ID information can be retrieved
• Supports 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps operation in hardware and software configurable modes
• Loopback modes for both twisted pair interface as well as fiber optic interface
• Hardware link integrity warning function for selected modes
• Transmitter disable mode of the transceiver can be toggled manually on the board or controlled and monitored via software
• Status LEDs indicating 3.3 V power supply, current speed selection for fiber optic and twisted pair interface, current activity for fiber optic and twisted pair interface

For detailed specifications please contact your local Sasco Holz Branch Office.