Ethernet Controller
A high-performance, feature-rich network interface solution — integrating DMA, MAC, timestamping, and a full software stack in one ASIC-proven IP core. 10M to 10G, across embedded and enterprise applications.
Overview
An ASIC-proven, feature-rich network interface solution for embedded and enterprise Ethernet connectivity.
The Ethernet Controller delivers reliable, low-latency Ethernet connectivity across a broad range of applications. Comcores offers controllers ranging from 10M to 10GbE, enabling seamless integration into systems requiring Ethernet connectivity at any scale. Designed for scalability, the controller is available with single or multi-port configurations and is fully compliant with IEEE Ethernet standards, ensuring interoperability and long-term product stability.
Optimised for low power and high throughput, the controller supports advanced networking features including IEEE 802.1AS time synchronisation, VLAN tagging, and optional MACsec encryption. With flexible host interface options — PCIe, RGMII, SPI, and integrated DMA engines — and sub-microsecond hardware timestamping, it ensures efficient packet processing for TSN, industrial automation, automotive Ethernet, and audio/video streaming applications.
A comprehensive software package is included: Linux, Windows, and RTOS driver packages with open-source and customisable reference drivers, plus support for TSN and AVB frameworks.
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Key Capabilities
Target Markets
Automotive Ethernet
AVB/TSN Ethernet for in-vehicle networks requiring precise time synchronisation and deterministic delivery.
Industrial automation
Real-time control networks with sub-microsecond sync accuracy for factory, robotics and process automation.
5G fronthaul / backhaul
Precise IEEE 1588v2 PTP synchronisation for 5G radio access network timing and fronthaul applications.
Professional A/V systems
Audio/video streaming with AVB/TSN framework support for professional broadcast and media applications.
Block Diagram
Ethernet Controller
Simplified architecture, the full diagram with all interfaces and options available in the datasheet.
Technical Specifications
Ethernet standards
Time synchronisation
Performance architecture
Host interfaces
Security
Software support
Technical Support & Deliverables
Technical Support
Access to JIRA support system and direct engineer support are part of our support package to help customers during their developement and integration phases.
Deliverables
Comcores IP includes everything needed to integrate, verify and deploy including:
Bespoke RTL as source code or encrypted code
Solid documentation, including User Manual and Release Note
Simulation Environment, including Testbed, Test cases and Test Script
Programming Register Specification
Timing Constraints in Synopsys SDC format
Synopsys SGDC Files (optional)
Synopsys Lint, CDC and Waivers (optional)
Omni500 – Configurable evaluation and prototyping platform
The Omni500 is a configurable evaluation and prototyping platform for deterministic Ethernet systems from 10 Mb/s to 1 Gb/s. It combines TSN networking, multi-speed Ethernet interfaces, and field buses into one compact platform for validation, development, and system integration.
Omni500 is built on combining an AMD Artix UltraScale+ FPGA, Linux-capable control processor, and a comprehensive set of interfaces.
Built for engineers who need deterministic results. The platform handles all real-time packet processing and timestamping in hardware, while the Linux control layer provides the flexibility of a full software stack — Web GUI, REST API, and SDK included.
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