Ethernet MAC 10G/25G
Overview
Comcores Ethernet MAC 10G/25G provides a complete IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Layer 2 solution. The MAC IP core performs the Link function of the 10G/25G Ethernet Standard and is a low latency cut-through implementation, while keeping size at a minimum.
The core is highly configurable and easy interfacing with Comcores IEEE 1588 Timestamping Unit (TSU) and 10G/25G PCS solutions.
The Ethernet MAC Core, on the Client side, implements a 64-bit AXI-S Client interface while having a standard 64-bit XGMII interface on the PHY side.
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Key Features
Delivers Performance
- Designed to IEEE 802.3-2018 specification
- Ultra low latency and compact implementation
- Full duplex Ethernet interfaces
Feature Rich
- Deficit Idle Count for maximum data throughput supported
- FCS generation supported
- Optional statistics gathering
- Jumbo frames support
- Easy integration with standard AXI4-Lite control interface or APB
Highly Configurable
- Can be delivered with IEEE 1588 and/or PCS
- Can be delivered with statistics gathering or status vectors
Silicon Agnostic
- Designed in SystemVerilog and targeting both ASICs and FPGAs
Deliverables
The IP Core can be delivered in Source code or Encrypted format. The following deliverables will be provided with the IP Core license:
- Solid documentation, including User Manual and Release Note.
- Simulation Environment, including Simple Testbed, Test case, Test Script.
- Programming Register Specification.
- Timing Constraints in Synopsys SDC format.
- Access to support system and direct support from Comcores Engineers.
- Synopsys SGDC Files (optional)
- Synopsys Lint, CDC and Waivers (optional)
Please contact us to discuss your project requirements.
What Comcores IP will do for you
Proven Quality
Solid process and predictability
Strong verification
Faster Time-to-Market
First in bringing out new solutions
Tremendous investments in research
Know-How
Long-term experience in communication protocols
Expert in executing digital design projects
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