Access to the Xilinx 1 Gigabit Ethernet MAC Core download area, or "Lounge", is password protected. Passwords are available to licensed 1 Gigabit Ethernet MAC core customers. The lounge provides the most current information and design files for Xilinx LogiCORE IP products.

The sole purpose of the information provided in the lounges is to help you develop designs for Xilinx devices. Xilinx reserves the right to deny access to the LogiCORE IP Lounges. Please read the  License Agreement.

ISE™ v10.1 or higher

ISE 6.1i with SP3 or later revision Service Pack

Embedded Design Kit (EDK) 6.1*

Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA or SGMII**

See Ethernet 1000BASE-X Product Order & Registration page for details

*A valid EDK license is required to generate the PLB Gigabit Ethernet MAC core.

** Use this link to register for the 1000BASE-X core lounge to access the standalone Ethernet 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA core.

**** Only GMII Interface is supported in Spartan-3E.

Once you purchase the 1 Gigabit Ethernet MAC LogiCORE, you will be sent a registration card with a Product Serial Number. You will need the Product Serial Number to complete the registration process.

The email address associated with your Xilinx.com account must also be a valid company email address in order for your registration to be approved.

To access the PLB Gigabit Ethernet MAC core, you need to have the following installed:

• A valid EDK license
• EDK v3.2 Service Pack 1
• A full release 1 Gigabit Ethernet MAC license

Generate a PLB Gigabit Ethernet MAC license Key.