Overview

The Cadence® Ethernet MACs and PCS support the latest IEEE specifications, including Energy-Efficient Ethernet, time stamping, and audio-video bridging, and offer a rich set of offload features with a low-latency DMA engine. Our solutions are optimized for each application to meet power and performance objectives. 

Close up fiber optic and hub in server room.

Key Benefits

Versatile

Wide range of solutions to address your specific target application

Accelerated Integration

Pre-integrated delivery of controller and PCS accelerates integration time for customers; when used with Cadence SerDes IP, a complete integrated solution is provided

Proven

Mature, silicon-proven solutions enable success at first silicon

Features

  • Wide range of protocols that support networking, HPC, and applications
  • Low-latency, long-reach, and low-power modes
  • Multi-Link PHY—mix protocols within the same macro
  • EyeSurf —non-destructive on-chip oscilloscope
  • Extensive set of isolation, test modes, and loop-backs including APB and JTAG
  • Supports 16-bit, 20-bit, and 32-bit PIPE and non-PIPE interfaces
  • Selectable serial pin polarity reversal for both transmit and receive paths

Products

Ethernet Controller

Ethernet PCS

Ethernet SerDes

Resources