1-Gigabit Ethernet MAC v8.5 User Guide
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Chapter 1
Introduction
The 1-Gigabit Ethernet MAC (GEMAC) core is a fully verified solution that supports
Verilog-HDL and VHDL. In addition, the example design provided with the core is
provided in both Verilog and VHDL.
This chapter introduces the GEMAC core and provides other related information,
including recommended design experience, additional resources, technical support, and
ways to submit feedback to Xilinx.
About the Core
The GEMAC core is a Xilinx CORE Generator™ IP core, included in the latest IP Update on
the Xilinx IP Center. For detailed information about the core, see the
GEMAC product
page
. For information about licensing options, see Chapter 2, “Licensing the Core,” in the
1-Gigabit Ethernet MAC Getting Started Guide
.
Recommended Design Experience
Although the GEMAC core is a fully verified solution, the challenge associated with
implementing a complete design varies, depending on the configuration and functionality
of the application. For best results, previous experience building high performance,
pipelined FPGA designs using Xilinx implementation software and user constraint files
(UCFs) is recommended.
Contact your local Xilinx representative for a closer review and estimation for your specific
requirements.
Additional Core Resources
For detailed information and updates about the GEMAC core, see the following
documents, located on the
GEMAC product page
.
•
1-Gigabit Ethernet MAC Data Sheet
•
1-Gigabit Ethernet MAC Getting Started Guide
After generating the core, the
1-Gigabit Ethernet MAC Release Notes
are available from the
document directory.
Related Xilinx Ethernet Products and Services
See the
Ethernet Products and Services
page.
