Vendor: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Category: Ethernet

Low-Speed Ethernet Controller

Configurable MAC solutions for speeds from 10Gbps to 25Gbps

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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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Benefits

  • Designed for Performance: High-performance, highly featured DMA engine makes optimal use of pipelining capabilities of AXI system fabric to maintain highest line rates even in the presence of high system latencies
  • Standards Compliant: Compliant with IEEE 802.3 Standard, UNH tested, and ISO 26262 ASIL-B qualified
  • Designed by an Industry Leader: Cadence is an active contributor to the IEEE 802.3 standards working groups
  • Automotive Ready: Infotainment, digital cockpit, driver monitoring system, and ADAS applications are driving the need for high bandwidth in-vehicle networking solutions in automotive. The Cadence Controller for Automotive Ethernet is the ideal technology to address these requirements

Specifications

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Part Number
Low-Speed Ethernet Controller
Vendor
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Type
Silicon IP

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Provider

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
HQ: USA
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