10-Gbps Ultra-Low Latency Ethernet MAC and PCS

Overview

The Ultra-Low Latency 10G Ethernet MAC and PCS is the industry leading solution for latency critical Ethernet applications. The core is designed using advanced design techniques leading to unmatched ultra-low gate count utilization and amazing latency performances.

The IP core can support full wire line speed with a 64-byte packet length. It also supports back-to-back or mixed length traffic with no dropped packets.

Key Features

  • MAC FEATURES
    • Deficit idle counter (DIC) to maintain a 12-byte inter-packet gap (IPG) average
    • User facing logic interface 16-bit @ 644.531250MHz or 32-bit @ 322.265625MHz
    • Tx Frame Check Sequence (FCS) computation and insertion
    • Rx FCS error detection
    • Fully compatible with Orthogone 10G TCP/UDP IP core
  • PCS FEATURES
    • Supports 10GBASE-R PHY based on 64B/66B encoding and scrambling
    • Supports block synchronization

Block Diagram

10-Gbps Ultra-Low Latency Ethernet MAC and PCS Block Diagram

Applications

  • High Frequency Trading
  • Smart NIC
  • Low-Latency Switches

Deliverables

  • Datasheet & user guide
  • Encrypted Verilog
  • Constraints file
  • Reference design
  • Technical support
  • Optional IP design customization

Technical Specifications

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