Ethernet API
Overview
Comcores Ethernet Application Programming Interface (API) is a software library that provides a streamlined and user-friendly access to selected Comcores’ Ethernet IP products. The library is written in standard C and is designed to be OS-agnostic through an OS wrapper interface and can be used as a component in custom software stacks and networking applications.
The library is provided together with a Linux demonstration application, providing an easy way to get acquainted with the features of the API and the underlying Ethernet IP, but also acting as a foundation towards more advanced networking application.
Block Diagram
Key Features
OS-agnostic
- Portability ensured by OS-wrapper interface
Flexible
- API features adjustable to HW capabilities/limitations of all Comcores Ethernet IPs
Demo application
- Evaluation application using CLI Interface
Modular design
- Easy maintenance and improved scalability
Easy to use
- Source code delivered in standard C
- Automated build and release system
- Solid documentation including User Guide and Quick-Start Guide
Deliverables
The IP Core will be delivered in standard C. The following deliverables will be provided with the IP Core license:
- Solid documentation, including User Manual and Release Note.
- Demo application, including a simple CLI Interface
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