The Low Latency Ethernet MAC IP Core, developed in collaboration with Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz-Institute, supports high efficiency and speed for 10G and 25G Ethernet connections. It provides a platform-independent interface with low resource utilization that supports AXI4-Stream protocols on both client transmit and receive channels. The core's advanced design ensures latency as low as 19.2ns at 156.25MHz, enabling swift data processing suitable for contemporary FPGA-based systems.
Designed to accommodate a range of Ethernet applications, the MAC IP offers full support for VLAN tagged frames, promiscuous mode, and efficient data handling through the Deficit Idle Count mechanism. It's highly customizable, allowing users to adjust frame length and tailor the core's resource demands to project requirements, which is especially beneficial for embedded system applications needing robust, reliable networking.
MLE's MAC IP integrates seamlessly with broader networking architectures, offering both a flexible and efficient solution for diverse communication challenges. By focusing on low-latency performance, it ensures optimal throughput in data-heavy environments, making it ideal for storage, gaming, and media streaming sectors that require consistent high-speed Ethernet connections.
