A transformer does a lot more than DC blocking. It blocks common mode signals (power / ground noise), matches impedances, provides ground isolation, blocks lighting surges, and enforces a balanced differential driver to reduce EMI. It would be VERY DIFFICULT for a capacitor to do all that. =20 George Tang=20 LSI Logic=20 -----Original Message----- From: si-list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:si-list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of glenchen@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 9:13 AM To: si-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [SI-LIST] Why do we use transformer for DC blocking in ethernet connection ? Hi , all members of si-list , In ethernet connection , we use transformer for DC blocking . While in audio applications or other high speed links , we use capacit for DC blocking . Can we use capacitor for DC blocking in ethernet connection ? Why ? What is the difference between using transformer and using capacitor for DC blocking ? I am very appreciated if anyone can give me the answer . - Glen Chen SynerChip Tech . ------------------------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from si-list: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field or to administer your membership from a web page, go to: //www.freelists.org/webpage/si-list For help: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'help' in the Subject field List FAQ wiki page is located at: http://si-list.org/wiki/wiki.pl?Si-List_FAQ List technical documents are available at: http://www.si-list.org List archives are viewable at: =20 //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list or at our remote archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/si-list/messages Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu =20 ------------------------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from si-list: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field or to administer your membership from a web page, go to: //www.freelists.org/webpage/si-list For help: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'help' in the Subject field List FAQ wiki page is located at: http://si-list.org/wiki/wiki.pl?Si-List_FAQ List technical documents are available at: http://www.si-list.org List archives are viewable at: //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list or at our remote archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/si-list/messages Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu