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AVB MAC
Design IP
Overview

SmartDV’s AVB (Audio Video Bridging) MAC IP delivers robust, time-synchronized data transmission for professional audio, video, and automotive infotainment systems. Fully compliant with IEEE 802.1 standards, including 802.1AS, 802.1Qav, and 802.1Qat, it enables reliable, low-latency, and high-throughput communication over standard Ethernet networks.

Designed for flexibility, the IP core is highly configurable to meet specific design requirements, supporting both ASIC and FPGA implementations while optimizing for area, power, and performance. It integrates seamlessly into AVB-compliant networks, supporting features like time-aware shaping, stream reservation protocols, and precise clock synchronization.

AVB MAC
Benefits
  • AVB Endpoint talker and/or listener functionality
  • QoS Handling
  • Configurable Ethernet Ports
  • Per-port rate limiting and port-based VLAN support
  • MDIO slave and master functionality
  • Programmable Inter-Packet Gap (IPG) and preamble length
  • GMII/RGMII/MII interface support
  • Frame Check Sequence (FCS) generation
  • Independent TX and RX Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) settings
Compliance and Compatibility
  • IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Specification
  • IEEE 1722 Specification
  • IEEE 802.1 AS for AVB Traffic (gPTP)
  • IEEE 802.1 Qav
  • IEEE 802.1BA – AVB Systems
  • IEEE 802.1Q
  • IEEE 1588
  • Compatible with all major EDA synthesis, simulation, and linting flows