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Ethernet 100G MAC IP
Design IP
Overview

SmartDV’s Ethernet 100G MAC IP Core is a high-performance solution engineered for demanding data communication applications across networking, cloud infrastructure, data centers, and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. It supports a wide range of Ethernet speeds including 1G, 2.5G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 50G, and 100G, offering exceptional flexibility and scalability for system designers building multi-rate Ethernet systems.

Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 and 802.1 standards, the IP core supports key features such as full-duplex operation, programmable interframe gap, VLAN tagging, priority-based flow control (PFC), checksum insertion and verification, and optional support for Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE). It includes a robust set of statistics counters and supports jumbo frames, frame filtering, and advanced error detection mechanisms to ensure reliable and efficient data transfer even under high-throughput conditions.

Designed for flexibility, the IP core is highly configurable to meet specific design requirements, supporting both ASIC and FPGA implementations while optimizing for area, power, and performance. With proven deployment on FPGA platforms and a modular architecture, the Ethernet 100G MAC IP seamlessly integrates with a variety of industry-standard PHY interfaces including XGMII, XLGMII, CGMII, and USXGMII. Its configurability and performance make it a strong choice for applications requiring ultra-low latency and high data integrity in bandwidth-intensive environments.

Ethernet 100G MAC
Benefits
  • Standards-Based High-Speed Connectivity – Compliant with IEEE 802.3-2022 specifications and designed to support full-duplex 100G Ethernet MAC operation
  • Flexible High-Bandwidth Interface – Supports CGMII and other industry-standard 100G MAC-to-PHY interfaces, including streaming and parallel data buses, for integration across diverse architectures
  • Configurable Frame Handling – Allows programmable Inter-Packet Gap (IPG) and preamble length; supports jumbo frames, control frames, and start control character alignment
  • Robust Flow Control and Diagnostics – Includes pause frame support, loopback functionality, and detailed statistics counters per specification
  • Efficient Data Buffering – Integrated transmit and receive FIFO interfaces for smooth traffic management
  • Advanced Ethernet Features – Supports IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), IEEE 802.1Q and 802.1ad VLAN tagging, and Wake-on-LAN functionality
  • Reliable Data Integrity – Supports Frame Check Sequence (CRC/FCS) insertion and checking on both transmit and receive paths
  • Seamless Integration with PCS – Designed to integrate smoothly with SmartDV’s Ethernet 100G PCS core, enabling complete MAC-to-PHY pipeline support
  • Optional Multi-Rate Support – Can be configured to operate at lower Ethernet speeds such as 25G, 40G, or 50G, enabling reuse in systems with mixed-rate port configurations or backward compatibility requirements
Compliance and Compatibility
  • Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3-2022, including 802.3bj, 802.3ba, 802.3az, 802.1Q, and 802.1ad standards
  • Supports CGMII (Clause 81) and other 100G MAC-to-PHY interfaces, such as XLGMII, 100GMII, and streaming interfaces, for broad PHY compatibility
  • Compatible with all major EDA synthesis, simulation, and linting flows