We are developing an Ethernet chip. I'm currently trying to develop a new chip, and I need the opinions of many seniors.
What I felt sorry about using Ethernet Chip. And I want to know the various applications that customers use with Ethernet applications.
For example, "I wish I had an Ethernet chip with SSL/TLS mounted inside the chip." "Does ADC calculate the device's power and let you know?" and so on...
I'd like to develop a chip that has a separate MCU Core inside Ethernet Chip, so I'd appreciate it if you could advise me on which customers to target and how to market.
One feature I would like is that the chip is capable of realtime handling of packets so that it can run a PROFINET compliant stack. Currently we use a PROFINET gateway that bridges between PROFINET and serial: the anybus communicator (https://www.anybus.com/technical-support/pages/communicator?ordercode=ABC3013) But this solution is quite expensive. I understand that such a feature will come with many requirements such as the ability to implement Isochronous Real-Time (IRT) protocol and Precision Transparent Clock Protocol (PTCP). But this allows you to achieve cycle times as low as 31.25μs!
I am well aware of the application of PROFINET in the industrial field. Unfortunately, we have a TCP/IP based solution, so the entry of PROFINET is not in the plan. Thank you for the good information. I always feel sorry for this part, too.
Hey Alan, I used the W5100 at a previous job, like 15 years ago. It was fun.
As to what should you build, it's easy: 2.5GBASE-T (or higher) with parallel interface and appropriately sized buffer. Like Cypress' FX3, just without the USB hassle, thus much better. :)
Wow... 15 years ago, you used it a long time ago.. Unfortunately, there are no plans for Giga Ethernet either. This part is occupied by many other big companies. Thank you so much for your opinion.
One feature I would like is that the chip is capable of realtime handling of packets so that it can run a PROFINET compliant stack. Currently we use a PROFINET gateway that bridges between PROFINET and serial: the anybus communicator (https://www.anybus.com/technical-support/pages/communicator?ordercode=ABC3013)
But this solution is quite expensive.
I understand that such a feature will come with many requirements such as the ability to implement Isochronous Real-Time (IRT) protocol and Precision Transparent Clock Protocol (PTCP). But this allows you to achieve cycle times as low as 31.25μs!