MAC-PCI - Gigabit/Fast Ethernet MAC-PCI Host Combo IP

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The MAC-PCI combo IP core is a combination of the Evatronix Gigabit or Fast Ethernet MAC IP and a third-party 32-bit 33 MHz Master/Slave PCI Host interface component, both featuring standard interfaces. The solution simplifies development of Ethernet networking functionality in various PCI-based systems and applications.

A variety of available PHY interfaces facilitates the controller’s integration with a wide range of third-party transceivers. While the implementation of the most common PCI local bus interface guarantees seamless integration with a large number of PCI-equipped hardware devices, an available Linux driver allows users to skip basic software development stages and concentrate on designing the main application.

Both the integrated scatter/gather DMA controller and extended filtering features decrease CPU overhead, whereas advanced interrupt mitigation lowers the number of necessary interrupt support routines. Configurable internal FIFO’s architecture and low power capabilities make MAC-PCI a perfect solution for both resource and power limited applications.

  • Highlights & Benefits
  • Configurability
  • Applications
  • Deliverables

Highlights

  • IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD standard compliance enables 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet modes
  • Support for half- and full-duplex Ethernet links
  • Compatible with a wide range of PHY interfaces - GMII/MII, RGMII/RMII
  • PCI specification 2.3 compliant
  • 33 MHz performance
  • 32-bit data path
  • Zero wait states burst mode
  • Full bus master/target functionality

Benefits

  • Easy integration with third-party PHYs and PCI devices
  • Native Linux support through a dedicated driver
  • Configurable architecture
  • Low power consumption

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

  • PHY interface
  • Transmit/receive FIFO size
  • Statistical counters
  • Flow control
  • Serial management interface
  • Single/advanced address filtering
  • Interrupt mitigation
  • PCI-based systems
  • Network Interface Controllers

Deliverables

  • VDHL/Verilog source code
  • Synthesis support for Synopsys® and Cadence 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

Downloads

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MAC-PCI Linux Driver - a Linux-optimized driver for the MAC-PCI controller.

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