MAC-1G-PCS

MAC-1G-PCS - Gigabit Ethernet MAC Controller Physical Coding Sublayer

The MAC-1G PCS is an IP core of a 1 Gigabit Physical Coding Sublayer (PCS) that meets all IEEE 802.3-2002 Standard requirements.

The MAC-1G PCS provides both PCS interfaces - GMII and PMA. It also features the Management Interface (MGM) for communication with the Station Management (STA).

Highlights & Benefits
Configurability
Applications
Deliverables

Highlights

IEEE 802.3-2002 Standard compliance
Configurable and monitorable through the Management Interface
1000BASE-X Auto-Negotiation process support for information data exchange with a link partner
8B-10B Data Encoder/Decoder
Synchronization Module
MAC frames encapsulation/de-encapsulation

Benefits

Ethernet 1000BASE-X support
Possibility for FPGA implementation with 8B-10B Data Encoder/Decoder located in built-in memory blocks
Perfect for integrating an Ethernet MAC controller with an optical transceiver through Physical Medium Attachment (PMA) sublayer

The following parameters allow adjusting the MAC core to requirements of target application or technology:

Auto-Negotiation
Base page configuration

Ethernet 1000BASE-X
Repeaters and normal non-repeater devices

Deliverables

VDHL/Verilog source code
Synthesis support for Synopsys® tools with a set of synthesis scripts
Simulation support for Mentor Graphics®, Aldec® and Cadence® tools with a set of scripts and macros
Extensive test bench
Documentation
30 days of technical support
90 days of warranty against defects

Delivery Options

EDIF netlist for FPGA and low volume production
Evaluation system
One-year maintenance
On-site support and training

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Related Products

MAC-1G –the most feature-rich controller in the Evatronix MAC family. It operates at 10/100/1000 Mbps speed modes and contains the integrated descriptor based DMA. Its features include MII PHY management, Flow Control, and a full set of Statistical Counters.