The recommended operating temperature range for the RTL8100BL is 0°C to 70°C (commercial temperature range) and -40°C to 85°C (industrial temperature range).
The RTL8100BL can be configured for half-duplex or full-duplex operation through the DUPLEX_MODE pin. A high level on this pin enables full-duplex operation, while a low level enables half-duplex operation.
The maximum transmission distance supported by the RTL8100BL is 100 meters (328 feet) over Category 5e cable, assuming a 100BASE-TX connection.
The RTL8100BL has a built-in power management feature that can be controlled through the PME# pin. Asserting this pin low puts the device in a low-power state, while de-asserting it returns the device to normal operation.
The RTL8100BL supports a maximum clock frequency of 25 MHz.
