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gigabit ethernet

Started by Unknown September 18, 2004
Hello
I need to implement gigabit ethernet link in device that is equipped with
Cyclone 1C6 FPGA.
i found one solution that fits my needs : to use PCI master and Realtek
RTL8069SB in 32 bit mode. Additional advantage is that it is in PQFP
package.
I didn't wanted to use PHY chip and do all in FPGA because i have about
4000LE left, and don't want to implement all TCP/IP stack. This RTL chip
does most of the work, segmentation, CRC, etc..
but have PCI interface and i would have to implement PCI master in FPGA.
so i'm looking for non-pci single chip solution like LAN9C111 from SMSC, but
with gigabit speed.
I was looking for SIERRA controllers, but they seem to not have support for
TCP/IP stack and requires 2 chips.
Regards
Greg