10-Gbps Ethernet IP Core Resource Center

Altera provides extensive support for the 10-Gbps Ethernet (10GbE) media access control (MAC) Megacore^® function to help you quickly and easily develop and debug 10GbE applications such as line cards, NIC cards, and switches operating at 10 gigabits per second (Gbps).

Literature

• 10-Gbps Ethernet MAC MegaCore Function User Guide (PDF)
• MegaCore IP Library Release Notes and Errata (PDF)
• Altera Transceiver PHY IP Core User Guide (PDF)
• Archive of intellectual property release notes
• Archive of intellectual property errata sheets

Application Notes

• 10-Gbps Ethernet MAC and XAUI PHY Interoperability Hardware Demonstration Reference Design (PDF)

Reference Designs

• Design files for AN638 reference design for Linux (7 MB)
• Design files for AN638 reference design for Windows (7 MB)

Design Examples

• 10GbE MAC design examples

Altera Knowledge Database

The Knowledge Database provides support solutions, answers frequently-asked questions, and information about known issues regarding the 10GbE reference design.

See frequently-viewed solutions:

•  Why jittery transmitter output is observed in 10GBASE-R PHY IP for Stratix® IV GT? 

Online Training Courses

• 10GbE design with the Altera MAC MegaCore

Development Kits

The following development kits are available for the 10GbE reference design:

• Stratix IV GX FPGA Development Kit

Related Links

• Altera Forum
• OpenCore Plus support
• Installation and Licensing support resources 
• IEEE 802.3 Standard Specification