Vendor: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Category: Ethernet

Ethernet Controller - Configurable MAC solutions for speeds from 10Gbps to 10Mbps

Cadence® Ethernet controller IP family supports the latest Ethernet specifications and provides unmatched flexibility so you can …

Overview

Cadence® Ethernet controller IP family supports the latest Ethernet specifications and provides unmatched flexibility so you can easily configure and customize a controller to your specific needs for a broad range of applications, from automotive, consumer, and industrial to high-end servers and networking appliances.

Key features

  • High-performance DMA with advanced AXI offloading capabilities and descriptor caching, QoS, and IEEE1588
  • Time-Sensitive Networking/Audio-Video Bridging (TSN/AVB) functionality enables unified Ethernet communication of critical data without traffic congestion in shared networks
  • IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE), VLAN, TCP/IP offload, and remote network monitoring (RMON)
  • Multiple client interfaces: AXI, AHB, with optional DMA support
  • MII, RMII, GMII, RGMII, USXGMII, and SGMII interface support
  • Enhanced active functional safety features

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Applications

  • Automotive,
  • Communications,
  • Consumer Electronics,
  • Data Processing,
  • Industrial and Medical,
  • Military/Civil Aerospace,
  • Others

What’s Included?

  • Verilog HDL source code
  • Cadence Encounter RTL Compiler synthesis scripts
  • Datasheet and user guide with full programming interface, parameterization instructions, and synthesis instructions
  • Firmware core and Linus driver package, Verilog testbench

Files

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Specifications

Identity

Part Number
Ethernet Controller
Vendor
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

Provider

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
HQ: USA
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Frequently asked questions about Ethernet IP cores

What is Ethernet Controller - Configurable MAC solutions for speeds from 10Gbps to 10Mbps?

Ethernet Controller - Configurable MAC solutions for speeds from 10Gbps to 10Mbps is a Ethernet IP core from Cadence Design Systems, Inc. listed on Semi IP Hub.

How should engineers evaluate this Ethernet?

Engineers should review the overview, key features, supported foundries and nodes, maturity, deliverables, and provider information before shortlisting this Ethernet IP.

Can this semiconductor IP be compared with similar products?

Yes. Buyers can compare this product with similar semiconductor IP cores or IP families based on category, provider, process options, and structured technical specifications.

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