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Ethernet IP Solution Center


The Ethernet IP Solution Center is available to address all questions related to the Xilinx solutions for Ethernet IP. Whether you are starting a new design or troubleshooting a problem, use the Solution Center to guide you to the right information.

Design Assistant

Ethernet IP Solution Center - 10/100/1000Mbps Soft Logic Ethernet IP Design Assistant

The 10/100/1000Mbps Soft Logic Ethernet IP Design Assistant will walk you through the recommended design flow while debugging commonly encountered issues, such as simulation issues, link failures, and data errors.

The Design Assistant will not only provide useful design and troubleshooting information, but also point you to the exact documentation you need to read to help you design efficiently with the IP. 

IP included are the Tri-Mode Ethernet MAC, Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA or SGMII, and Ethernet Statistics cores.

Note: This answer record is part of the Ethernet IP Solution Center (Xilinx Answer 38279). The Ethernet IP Solution Center is available to address all questions related to Ethernet IP. 

Whether you are starting a new design with Ethernet IP cores or troubleshooting a problem, use the Ethernet IP Solution Center to guide you to the right information.



(Xilinx Answer 38379)Simulation
(Xilinx Answer 38384)Synthesis or Implementation
(Xilinx Answer 38387)Hardware and Link bring up

Ethernet IP Solution Center - Virtex-4/-5/-6 FPGA Embedded Tri-Mode Ethernet MAC Design Assistant

The Embedded Tri-Mode Ethernet MAC Design Assistant will walk you through the recommended design flow while debugging commonly encountered issues, such as simulation issues, link failures, and data errors. 

The Design Assistant will not only provide useful design and troubleshooting information, but also point you to the exact documentation you need to read to help you design efficiently with the Embedded Tri-Mode Ethernet MAC.

Note: This answer record is part of the Ethernet IP Solution Center (Xilinx Answer 38279). The Xilinx Solution Center for Ethernet IP is available to address all questions related to Ethernet IP. 

Whether you are starting a new design with Ethernet IP cores or troubleshooting a problem, use the Solution Center for Ethernet IP to guide you to the right information.



(Xilinx Answer 38314)Simulation
(Xilinx Answer 38319)Hardware and Link bring up


Ethernet IP Solution Center - 10G Ethernet IP Design Assistant

The 10G Ethernet IP Design Assistant will walk you through the recommended design flow while debugging commonly encountered issues, such as simulation issues, link failures, and data errors. The Design Assistant will not only provide useful design and troubleshooting information, but also point you to the exact documentation you need to read to help you design efficiently with the 10G Ethernet IP. IP included are the 10G Ethernet MAC, XAUI, RXAUI, and 10G PCS/PMA cores.

NOTE: This answer record is part of the Ethernet IP Solution Center (Xilinx Answer 38279). The Ethernet IP Solution Center is available to address all questions related to Ethernet IP. Whether you are starting a new design with Ethernet IP cores or troubleshooting a problem, use the Ethernet IP Solution Center to guide you to the right information.


(Xilinx Answer 33596) - Core Functionality or Protocol Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
(Xilinx Answer 38348) - Simulation
(Xilinx Answer 38385) - Synthesis or Implementation
(Xilinx Answer 38386) - Hardware and Link bring up

Documentation

Xilinx Solution Center for Ethernet IP - Documentation

This article includes links to documentation for the solutions for Ethernet IP.

Note: This Answer Record is a part of the Ethernet IP Solution Center (Xilinx Answer 38279). The Xilinx Solution Center for Ethernet IP is available to address all questions related to Ethernet IP. Whether you are starting a new design with Ethernet IP cores or troubleshooting a problem, use the Solution Center for Ethernet IP to guide you to the right information.

Data Sheets, User Guides, Getting Started Guides, and Design Advisory Answer Records

Tri-Mode Ethernet MAC
Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA or SGMII
Virtex-6 FPGA Embedded Tri-mode Ethernet MAC Wrapper
Virtex-5 Embedded Tri-mode Ethernet MAC Wrapper
Virtex-4 Embedded Tri-Mode Ethernet MAC Wrapper
Ethernet AVB
Ethernet Statistics
10 Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Controller
XAUI
RXAUI
Ten Gigabit Ethernet PCS/PMA
XPS LL TEMAC
XPS Ethernet Lite


Release Notes and Known Issues
http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/ip_documentation/xtp025.pdf

Application Notes

XAPP1144 - Virtex-6 Embedded Tri-Mode Ethernet MAC Hardware Demonstration Platform
XAPP955 - 10-Gigabit Ethernet Hardware Demonstration Platform
XAPP957 - Virtex-5 Embedded Tri-Mode Ethernet MAC Hardware Demonstration Platform

Targeted Reference Designs and Connectivity Kits
Virtex-6
http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/virtex-6_fpga_connectivity_kit.htm

Spartan-6
http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/spartan-6_fpga_connectivity_kit.htm

Boards and Kits

Virtex-6 ML605
http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/ml605.htm

Spartan-6 SP605
http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/sp605.htm

Virtex-5 ML505
http://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/ml505.htm

Virtex-5 ML52x
http://www.xilinx.com/products/devkits/HW-V5-ML52X-UNI-G.htm