Comprehensive MAC-to-PCS Protocol Validation Solution
The 100G Ethernet Verification IP (VIP) offers a robust and high-performance solution for validating the critical MAC-to-PCS datapath in 100 Gigabit Ethernet systems. Designed to ensure protocol compliance, the VIP facilitates the generation, transmission, reception, and monitoring of various Ethernet MAC frame types, all while adhering to IEEE 802.3ba and related standards. Whether you are working on IP, subsystem, or SoC-level verification, this VIP is your go-to solution for comprehensive Ethernet testing.
The 100G Ethernet VIP is built on a SystemVerilog foundation and follows the UVM 1.2 methodology, providing a flexible, modular architecture. Key components include:
- Sequencer & Sequence Library: Generates randomized and directed MAC frame traffic
- Driver (Transmitter): Converts MAC frames into encoded PCS blocks
- Monitor (Receiver): Captures and validates PCS-aligned data, reconstructing MAC frames
- Error Injection Engine: Introduces faults like sync header corruption and lane misalignment
- Assertions & Coverage Collectors: Ensures functional coverage for thorough validation
This layered structure allows the VIP to function as a transmitter, receiver, or passive monitor, adaptable to various verification environments.
