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Vendor:
NetTimeLogic GmbH
Category:
Ethernet
Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) ESMC and Enhanced ESMC core
NetTimeLogic’s Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) Node is a full hardware (FPGA) only implementation of an ESMC frame Handler and State…
Overview
NetTimeLogic’s Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) Node is a full hardware (FPGA) only implementation of an ESMC frame Handler and State selector. The whole ESMC frame sending and receiving & decoding as well as State selection according to the selected option mode are implemented in the core, no CPU is required. This allows running SyncE synchronization completely independent and standalone from the user application. The core can be configured either by signals or by an AXI4Lite-Slave Register interface.
All calculations and corrections are implemented completely in HW.
All calculations and corrections are implemented completely in HW.
Key features
- Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) Node
- Supports ESMC and Enhanced ESMC Message according to ITU-T G8264
- Automatic selection of State according to SSM codes for SyncE option 1 or 2 networks and QL values as defined in ITU-T G.781
- Manual State override mode
- AXI4Lite register set or static configuration
- Clock Mux Module
- PPS Generator Module
- Tx Clock Generator Module
Block Diagram
NTL_SYNCE_NODE block diagram
Benefits
- Coprocessor ESMC and Enhanced ESMC frame handling and state selection completely standalone in the core.
- No Software Stack required
Applications
- Telecom Networks
- High Accuracy Synchronization Networks
What’s Included?
- Source Code (not encrypted, not obfuscated)
- Reference Designs
- Testbench with Stimulifiles
- Configuration Tool
- Documentation
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
NTL_SYNCE_NODE
Vendor
NetTimeLogic GmbH
Type
Silicon IP
Files
Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.
Provider
HQ:
Switzerland
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What is Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) ESMC and Enhanced ESMC core?
Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) ESMC and Enhanced ESMC core is a Ethernet IP core from NetTimeLogic GmbH listed on Semi IP Hub.
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