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Ethernet 10G MAC IP
Design IP
Overview

SmartDV’s Ethernet 10G MAC IP Core is a silicon-proven solution built for high-speed, low-latency Ethernet communication in networking, storage, and embedded systems. Compliant with IEEE 802.3ae, it supports full-duplex 10 Gigabit Ethernet operation and features frame filtering, VLAN tagging, checksum insertion and verification, and jumbo frame support.

The IP core delivers robust performance for both standard and custom Ethernet-based designs, supporting seamless integration with 10G PCS and PHY layers through XGMII interface. It also includes support for IEEE 802.1Q features and configurable statistics counters for traffic monitoring and diagnostics.

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. Its proven deployment in silicon makes it a reliable choice for performance-driven applications in enterprise, industrial, and telecom networks.

Ethernet 10G MAC
Benefits
  • Standards-Based 10G Ethernet MAC – Compliant with IEEE 802.3-2022 for full-duplex 10G Ethernet operation
  • Flexible Interface Integration – Supports XGMII and AXI-Stream interfaces for streamlined MAC-to-PHY or SoC-level connectivity
  • High-Performance, Low-Latency Design – Optimized pipeline for efficient packet processing, delivering full 10G throughput with minimal latency
  • Robust Frame Handling – Includes support for jumbo frames, pause frames, CRC generation and checking, preamble insertion/removal, and inter-frame gap adjustment
  • Built-in Flow Control and Statistics – Implements IEEE 802.3x pause frame flow control and detailed per-port and per-frame statistics counters
  • Optional Loopback and Test Support – Supports MAC loopback functionality and integrated test modes for easier bring-up and validation
  • Optional Multi-Speed Operation – Can support lower Ethernet speeds (1G, 2.5G, 5G) depending on configuration and system integration, enabling flexible deployment in mixed-rate environments
  • Seamless Integration with PCS IP – Designed to interface directly with SmartDV’s 10G PCS IP for complete MAC-to-PHY pipeline implementation
Compliance and Compatibility
  • Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3-2022, incorporating MAC specifications from 802.3ae
  • Compatible with XGMII, AXI-Stream, and other standard MAC-to-PHY or MAC-to-DMA interfaces
  • Compatible with all major EDA synthesis, simulation, and linting flows