Ethernet 10G TSN MAC IP – SmartDV

Ethernet 10G TSN MAC IP

Design IP

Overview

SmartDV’s Ethernet 10G TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) MAC IP Core combines the benefits of deterministic Ethernet with high-speed 10G performance, delivering precise, low-latency communication for time-critical applications such as industrial automation, automotive Ethernet, and smart grid systems.

The IP core is compliant with IEEE 802.3ae and supports TSN features including time-aware shaper (IEEE 802.1Qbv), frame preemption (IEEE 802.1Qbu/802.3br), and IEEE 802.1AS-based time synchronization. It also enables traffic prioritization, ingress policing, and VLAN tagging for fine-grained traffic control.

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 support for XGMII and integration into standard Ethernet subsystems, the 10G TSN MAC IP Core is well-suited for applications requiring real-time performance and high data integrity.

Ethernet 10G TSN MAC

Benefits

Deterministic 10G Ethernet Operation – Compliant with IEEE 802.3-2022 and TSN standards, enabling low-latency and time-critical communication over 10G Ethernet
Integrated TSN Capabilities – Supports IEEE 802.1Qav Credit-Based Shaper (CBS), IEEE 802.1Qbv Time-Aware Shaper (TAS), IEEE 802.1AS for time synchronization, and IEEE 802.1Qci for stream policing
Standards-Based 10G MAC Functionality – Provides full-duplex 10G support with CRC generation/checking, jumbo frame support, pause frame handling, and loopback
Precise Time Control – Enables accurate timestamping, gated transmission scheduling, and per-stream shaping to meet TSN latency and bandwidth guarantees
Flexible Interface Options – Integrates with standard XGMII and AXI-Stream interfaces for MAC-to-PHY and SoC-level connectivity
Traffic Classification and VLAN Support – Implements IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging with support for PCP (Priority Code Point) and stream identification for class-based queuing
Seamless Integration with PCS IP – Designed to connect directly with SmartDV 10G PCS IP to enable full TSN-compliant MAC-to-PHY flow
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 (including 802.3ae) and Time-Sensitive Networking standards
Supports TSN profiles from IEEE 802.1Qbv, 802.1Qav, 802.1AS, and 802.1Qci
Compatible with XGMII, AXI-Stream, and other standard MAC-to-PHY and MAC-to-DMA interfaces
Compatible with all major EDA synthesis, simulation, and linting flows

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