10-Gigabit Ethernet MAC
Overview
The Mentor Graphics®A-XGMAC provides a 10-Gbps Ethernet Media Access Controller (MAC) for incorporation in a customer”s own ASIC or FPGA-based design. The A-XGMAC module performs the packet transmission and reception protocol as described in IEEE 802.3ae. This includes having a MAC control sublayer as defined in 802.3x. The optional SONETOC-192 data rate control in Clause 46 is also implemented.
Key Features
- Supports IEEE 802.3ae and IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Control
- Programmable Drop Rx Frame Filter
- Per frame and default programmable padding and FSC insertion
- Support for externally generated proprietary control frames
- Synchronous or asynchronous configuration register access
- Separate MAC control sublayer hierarchy for ease and removal
- Packet-aware real time submodule enabling and disabling
- Frame reception relaxation, programmable for non-compliant PHY
Deliverables
- Verilog RTLsource code
- Synthesis constraints files
- Verilog functional testbench with documentation
- Detailed specifications including submodules, verification plan, and release history