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Chapter 1

Introduction

The Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA or SGMII core is a fully verified solution that supports Verilog HDL and VHDL. In addition, the example design provided with the core supports both Verilog and VHDL.

This chapter introduces the Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA or SGMII core and provides related information, including recommended design experience, additional resources, technical support, and methods for submitting feedback to Xilinx.

About the Core

The Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA or SGMII 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 Ethernet 100BASE-X PCS/PMA product page. For information about system requirements and licensing options, see Chapter 2, “Licensing the Core,” in the Getting Started Guide.

Designs Using RocketIO Transceivers

RocketIO transceivers are defined by device family in the following way:

For Virtex-II Pro and Virtex-4 devices, RocketIO Multi-Gigabit Transceivers (MGT)

For Virtex-5 LXT and SXT devices, RocketIO GTP transceivers; Virtex-5 FXT devices, RocketIO GTX transceivers

Recommended Design Experience

Although the Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA or SGMII 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 (UCF) is recommended.

Contact your local Xilinx representative for a closer review and estimation for your specific requirements.

Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA or SGMII v9.1

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