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    Ethernet MAC Controller Design
    Become acquainted with the various solutions that Xilinx offers for Ethernet connectivity. Learn the basics of the Ethernet standard, protocol, and OSI model while applying Xilinx solutions via hands-on laboratory exercises. Perform simulation to understand fundamental principles and obtain the knowledge to assess hardware design considerations and software development requirements.

    Level
    Intermediate

    Duration
    2 Days

    Who Should Attend
    Engineers who would like to come up to speed on utilizing Xilinx Ethernet connectivity solutions (soft cores and hard IP)

    Software Tools
  • Xilinx ISE 8.2i SP1 with IP update 1
  • Mentor Graphics ModelSim PE 6.0
  • EDK 8.2

    Skills Gained
    After completing this comprehensive training, you will have the necessary skills to:
  • Identify Ethernet basics
  • Utilize various Ethernet cores, used either in standalone mode or as a peripheral in a processor-based design
  • Determine the appropriate core to use
  • Develop software to drive the core and achieve desired functionality
  • Integrate hard and soft IP into the Embedded Development Kit (EDK)

    Course Outline
    Day 1
  • Ethernet Basics
  • Network Protocols, Ethernet Interfaces, and Hardware
  • Lab 1: Analyzing Ethernet Frames
  • Physical Layer
  • LocalLink Interface
  • Lab 2: VLAN and Jumbo Frames
  • Xilinx EMAC Solutions

  • Day 2
  • Lab 3: Implementation
  • EMAC and EMAC Lite
  • Lab 4: EMAC Peripheral in Loopback Mode
  • GEMAC
  • TEMAC
  • Lab 5: TEMAC in Loopback Mode
  • 10GE MAC
  • Lab 6: Analyzing 10GE MAC Frames


  • Labs
  • Lab 1 - Analyzing Ethernet Frames: Understand components of Ethernet frames and how the packets flow. Analyze various packets and observe how the core reacts to MAC address changes.
  • Lab 2 - VLAN and Jumbo Frames: Modify the configuration register to enable and observe the effects of VLAN and jumbo frames. Understand statistics vectors.
  • Lab 3 - Implementation: Use CORE Generator™ software to generate a gigabit Ethernet core and then proceed with the implementation flow.
  • Lab 4 - EMAC Peripheral in Loopback Mode: Use the EDK to instantiate and connect the OPB EMAC peripheral to the OPB bus. Develop software to place the core in loopback mode.
  • Lab 5 - TEMAC in Loopback Mode: Use the EDK to instantiate a hard TEMAC and soft PLB TEMAC wrapper. Configure cores in scatter gather DMA mode. Use three programs to test the hardware in polled, simple DMA, and scatter gather DMA modes after placing the hardware in loopback mode.
  • Lab 6 - Analyzing 10GE MAC Frames: Use the ModelSim simulator to perform functional simulation. Analyze various frames from XGMII and the client interface point of view.


  • Prerequisites
    • Fundamentals of FPGA Design course
    • C programming knowledge recommended
    • Experience with Xilinx ISE™ and Embedded Development Kit (EDK) software tools


    No Scheduled Sessions
    Contact Bottom Line Technologies for more information

    Education Investment Options
    Course & Basic Follow-on Coaching $1,599 REGISTER
    Course & Comprehensive Follow-on Coaching $2,199 REGISTER
    Course Only $1,399 REGISTER
    Basic Coaching ala Carte Not currently offered REGISTER
    S3 Board & 1 hour support $399 REGISTER
    V4 Board & 1 hour support $599 REGISTER
    V5 Board & 1 hour support $1,399 REGISTER
  • Basic follow-on coaching includes 2 hours (max 4 calls)
  • Comprehensive follow-on coaching includes 8 hours (max 12 calls)
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