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

SmartDV’s Ethernet 10M/100M/1G MAC IP Core is a silicon-proven solution designed for embedded networking, industrial automation, automotive Ethernet, and consumer electronics applications. It delivers reliable full-duplex data transmission at 1 Gbps, supporting IEEE 802.3 standards to ensure interoperability and robust performance.

The IP core includes key features such as frame filtering, VLAN tagging, checksum insertion and verification, pause frame handling, and statistics counters. It supports standard interfaces like GMII, RGMII, and MII for seamless integration with a wide range of PHY devices.

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 silicon deployments, SmartDV’s 10M/100M/1G MAC IP is a trusted choice for cost-sensitive and performance-driven Ethernet designs.

Ethernet 1G MAC
Benefits
  • Supports Full Duplex and Half Duplex modes
  • GMII and MII interfaces
  • MDIO Interface (Clause 22 and Clause 45)
  • Programmable Inter-Packet Gap (IPG) and preamble length
  • Wake-on-LAN functionality
  • Control frame and Jumbo frame support
  • SmartDV’s Ethernet 1G PCS can be used for a complete design solution with this core
Compliance and Compatibility
  • IEEE 802.3.2022 Ethernet Specification
  • IEEE 802.3 Clause 22 and Clause 45 MDIO
  • IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
  • IEEE 802.1Q and 802.1ad VLAN
  • IEEE 1588-2008 Precision Time Protocol (PTP)
  • Compatible with all major EDA synthesis, simulation, and linting flows