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

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 LatticeECP3, 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: