Ethernet Solutions

Ready to Use Ethernet Portfolio

Lattice provides customers with low cost and low power programmable solutions that are ready-to-use right out of the box. For Ethernet a full suite of tested and interoperable solutions is available that includes:

• FPGAs with Embedded Ethernet-compliant SERDES
• A Complete Portfolio of Soft and Hard IP Cores for 10GbE, 2.5GbE, 1GbE, and 10/100 Ethernet Stacks
• Application Specific Development Boards and Demonstration Designs
• Test and Interoperability Reports for PMA, PCS and MACs
• Cooperation With Leading ASSP Vendors to Promote Joint System Solutions

Silicon: Industry Leading Programmable Ethernet Platforms

Silicon for Ethernet

LatticeSC/M (Learn more)

LatticeECP2M (Learn more)

High Performance Analog SERDES Exceeds XAUI TX and RX requirements Ideal for long Ethernet-based backplanes Up to 32 Channels per Device Useful for multi-port switching Data Rates Up to 3.8 Gbps Exceeds XAUI baud rate specifications Complete End-to-End Solution Rich PCS functionality flexiMAC supports both GbE and 10GbE MACs, saves cost and power Soft SGMII and TS-MAC implementation available Very Low SERDES Power 105mW Per Channel Typical @ 3.125Gbps Extreme Performance FPGA Fabric 500MHz block level performance

Low Cost Digital SERDES Ideal for low cost chip-chip and small factor backplane applications Up to 16 Channels per Device Useful for multi-port switching 1000BaseX Jitter Compliant  Direct connectivity to SFP, FR-4 and CX-4 based media Complete End to End Solution Soft SGMII and TS-MAC implementations available Very Low Power 100mW Per Channel Typical @ 2.5Gbps) Low Cost FPGA Fabric High end features at low cost

Intellectual Property: Rich Portfolio of Soft and Hard IP

Lattice provides one of the most comprehensive portfolios of soft and hard Ethernet IP, including serial PCS, MACs, and system side interfaces. By targeting the LatticeECP2M and LatticeSC/M platforms, developers will drastically reduce cost, power and footprint over competitive solutions. This table provides a quick guide for our Ethernet IP offerings:

Development Boards and Demonstration Designs

Lattice provides application specific evaluation boards, evaluation Ethernet IP, relevant reference designs and host software and drivers. The following evaluation boards and related demonstration packages allow a potential user to quickly and seamlessly evaluate Lattice Ethernet Solutions portfolio, and to use it as a basis for customer specific Ethernet development.

Test and Interoperability Ecosystem

Lattice tests all critical components of the Ethernet stack rigorously, and puts a great deal of emphasis on interoperability with proven 3rd party silicon platforms. The following test documentation is available for customer review.

PMA Electrical Characterization

• TN1084 and Supplements (available under NDA) for ANSI11.2 and IEEE802.3-2002 Electrical Tests for LatticeECP2M and LatticeSC SERDES.

Interoperability Ecosystem

We work closely with our Strategic Partners to provide end-to-end system solutions for our mutual customers. An essential part of this program is to provide key interoperability data for the Ethernet market segment. The following table provides a guide to technical reports that detail the results of the interoperability exercises: