Figure 64: ethernet mac block diagram, Table 201: ethernet mac features – Digi NS9750 User Manual

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Figure 64: Ethernet MAC block diagram

Feature

Description

MAC Core

10/100 megabit Media Access Controller

Performs the CSMA/CD function.

MCS: MAC control sublayer

TFUN: Transmit function

RFUN: Receive function

HOST

Host interface

Provides an interface for control and configuration.

CLK & Reset

Clocks & resets

Provides a central location for clock trees and reset logic.

Table 201: Ethernet MAC features

TFUN

RFUN

MCS

CLK & RESET

MIIM

HOST

MAC CORE

PHY INTERFACE

PHY

SYSTEM

INTERFACE

MODULE

Tx DATA

Tx CONTROL

Rx DATA

Rx CONTROL

CONTROL/

STATUS

CONTROL/

STATUS

TRANSMIT

DATA

TRANSMIT

STATUS

RECEIVE

DATA

RECEIVE

STATUS

STAT

SAL

ACCEPT/

REJECT

MII

RMII

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