Using the RGMII to Interface with the Gigabit Ethernet MAC - Not Recommended for New Designs Application Note: Virtex-II, Virtex-II Pro R Using the RGMII to Interface with the Gigabit Ethernet MAC XAPP692 (v1.0.1) September 28, 2006 Author: Mary Low Summary The Reduced Gigabit Media Independent Interface (RGMII) is an alternative to the Gigabit Media Independent Interface (GMII). In this application note, an RGMII adaptation module is used to reduce the number of pins required to connect the Gigabit Eth……