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Each time the MAC transitions to a D3 or D0u power-state with no link required (wakeup disabled 

and no manageability enabled), the PHY enters its IEEE power-down mode, consuming the least 

amount of power possible. When powered-down, the PHY does not perform any form of Energy 
Detection, and does not generate any energy (NLPs) on the wire itself.

MAC transitions back to D0 power-states, either through explicit system/software mechanisms or 

by hardware reset operations, return the PHY back to a functional power-state. This will also re-

initiate an auto-negotiation attempt advertising all speeds possible (10/100/1000 Mbps)

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, reverting 

to an Energy Detect state if unsuccessful in establishing link-up.

If the MAC is configured for PHY power management (CTRL.EN_PHY_PWR_MGMT = 1b) and 
the PHY is linked at 1000 Mbps, then upon MAC transitions to D3 or D0u power-states where link 

IS required (either wakeup or manageability are enabled), the PHY re-initiates an Auto-

Negotiation operation, advertising only 10/100 Mbps capability. This results in D3 operation at a 
lower-speed link and a reduced power level. 

If a wakeup, management operation, or other system event causes the MAC to revert to fully-

operational D0 state, the PHY initiates another Auto-Negotiation operation, advertising all 10/100/

1000 Mbps speed capability, in order to return to maximum-speed operation.

If the MAC is configured for no PHY power management (CTRL.EN_PHY_PWR_MGMT = 0b), 

and the MAC transitions to D3 power-states where link is required for either wakeup or 
manageability, then the PHY simply remains operational at its current line speed, without initiating 

a new Auto-Negotiation operation. This configuration is not recommended, since D3 power 

consumption at 1000 Mbps exceeds 20 mA Vaux.

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