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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.

Block Diagram

Comcores Ethernet MAC 10G 25G diagram

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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