The AL_EMAC_CORE is a versatile IP core providing a complete hardware implementation of the Ethernet MAC protocol as defined by the IEEE 802.3-2005 Specification. This solution excels in transmitting and receiving Ethernet frames across Gigabit and Fast Ethernet networks, supporting both half and full duplex operations.
Compatible with RGMII, GMII, and MII interfaces, the core supports a wide range of Ethernet speeds. Comprehensive features like CRC checking, pause frame control, and optional programmable Interframe Gap (IFG) values ensure dependable and efficient network operations. Implementations in Altera Cyclone-III and Xilinx Virtex-4 FPGA underline its deployability in various field applications.
Offering integrated support for pause frame control and DMA engine operations, the MAC IP core provides robust networking functionalities crucial for diverse applications like network interface cards and industrial Ethernet setups. Its low-complexity yet high performance design ensures seamless connectivity with industry-standard PHY devices across multiple Ethernet standards.
