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Ethernet 10G PCS IP
Design IP
Overview

SmartDV’s Ethernet 10G PCS (Physical Coding Sublayer) IP Core is a silicon-proven solution for reliable and efficient data encoding, lane alignment, and synchronization at 10 Gigabits per second. Compliant with IEEE 802.3ae, it implements 64b/66b encoding/decoding, scrambler/descrambler, and alignment marker insertion, ensuring error-resilient transmission across physical media.

The IP core supports standard XGMII interface for seamless connectivity with MAC and PHY layers and can be easily integrated into multi-protocol or multi-rate designs.

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 silicon-proven status ensures high reliability and ease of adoption for performance-critical applications in data centers, embedded systems, and high-speed interconnects.

Benefits
  • Standards-Compliant 10G PCS Implementation – Implements the Physical Coding Sublayer as defined in IEEE 802.3-2022 for reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet operation
  • 64b/66b Line Encoding Support – Performs encoding and decoding of Ethernet frames using 64b/66b scheme, ensuring efficient and low-overhead transmission
  • Lane Alignment and Synchronization – Handles block synchronization, lane deskewing, and alignment for robust multi-lane communication
  • Low-Latency and High-Throughput – Optimized pipeline architecture delivers sustained 10G data rates with minimal latency and deterministic behavior
  • Interoperable with Standard PHY Interfaces – Supports XGMII and CAUI interfaces for MAC-to-PHY and PHY-to-PMA connectivity
  • Seamless MAC Integration – Designed to integrate directly with SmartDV’s 10G MAC IP for a complete and verified MAC-to-PHY subsystem
  • Optional RS-FEC Integration – Can be combined with external RS-FEC IPs for applications requiring forward error correction
  • 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
Compliance and Compatibility
  • Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3-2022, incorporating 10G PCS specifications from earlier 802.3ae standards
  • Compatible with XGMII, CAUI, and streaming PHY/MAC interfaces
  • Compatible with all major EDA synthesis, simulation, and linting tools