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Ethernet 10M/100M/1G TSN MAC IP
Design IP
Overview

SmartDV’s Ethernet 1G TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) MAC IP Core is a silicon-proven, high-reliability solution purpose-built for time-critical applications such as industrial Ethernet, automotive networks, and smart grid infrastructure. It combines standard Gigabit Ethernet functionality with advanced TSN features to guarantee low-latency and deterministic data delivery.

The IP core complies with IEEE 802.3 and integrates key TSN capabilities, including time-aware traffic scheduling (IEEE 802.1Qbv), frame preemption (IEEE 802.1Qbu/802.3br), and precise time synchronization (IEEE 802.1AS). Additional features include VLAN support, traffic shaping, and error handling mechanisms.

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 successful silicon deployments, the 1G TSN MAC IP is ideal for systems that demand both high throughput and real-time responsiveness.

Ethernet 10M/100M/1G TSN MAC
Benefits
  • Deterministic Multi-Speed Ethernet – Supports 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1 Gbps operation in compliance with IEEE 802.3-2022, combined with TSN extensions for real-time networking
  • Integrated TSN Features – Implements IEEE 802.1Qbv Time-Aware Shaper (TAS), IEEE 802.1Qav Credit-Based Shaper (CBS), IEEE 802.1AS time synchronization, and IEEE 802.1Qci per-stream policing
  • Flexible Interface Integration – Supports GMII, MII, RMII, RGMII, SGMII, and AXI-Stream interfaces, enabling broad PHY and SoC connectivity
  • Advanced Frame Handling – Provides support for jumbo frames, control frames, pause frames, VLAN tagging, and FCS/CRC generation and checking
  • Precise Time Control – Offers accurate timestamping, gated transmission scheduling, and per-stream shaping for bounded latency and deterministic traffic flows
  • Seamless MAC-to-PCS Connectivity – Designed to integrate directly with SmartDV’s 10M/100M/1G PCS IP for a complete TSN-ready Ethernet stack
Compliance and Compatibility
  • Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3-2022, covering 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-X MAC specifications
  • Supports TSN standards including IEEE 802.1Qbv, 802.1Qav, 802.1AS, and 802.1Qci for time-sensitive networking
  • Compatible with GMII, MII, RMII, RGMII, SGMII, and AXI-Stream interfaces
  • Compatible with all major EDA synthesis, simulation, and linting flows