Core name: Xilinx LogiCORE Virtex-5 Embedded Tri-Mode Ethernet MAC Wrapper
                Version: 1.8 Rev 1
                Release Date: January 13, 2012


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This document contains the following sections:

1. Introduction
2. New Features
3. Supported Devices
4. Resolved Issues
5. Known Issues
6. Technical Support
7. Other Information
8. Core Release History
9. Legal Disclaimer

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1. INTRODUCTION

For installation instructions for this release, please go to:

   http://www.xilinx.com/ipcenter/coregen/ip_update_install_instructions.htm

For system requirements:

   http://www.xilinx.com/ipcenter/coregen/ip_update_system_requirements.htm

This file contains release notes for the Xilinx LogiCORE IP v5_emac_v1_8
solution. For the latest core updates, see the product page at:

   http://www.xilinx.com/products/ipcenter/V5_Embedded_TEMAC_Wrapper.htm


2. NEW FEATURES

- ISE 13.1 software support


3. SUPPORTED DEVICES
 
The following device families are supported by the core for this release.

Virtex-5 XC LXT/SXT/TXT/FXT
Virtex-5 XQ LXT/SXT/FXT


4. RESOLVED ISSUES

- "ERROR:PhysDesignRules:2270" during Map, when implementing an example design
  containing one or more 1000BASE-X PCS/PMA or SGMII physical interfaces, and
  targeting a Virtex-5 XC LXT device.
   - AR 45916, CR 641485
   - Version fixed: 1.8 Rev 1


5. KNOWN ISSUES

The following are known issues for v1.8 of this core at time of release:

- When EMAC0 and EMAC1 are both enabled and configured for tri-speed
  operation, the GMII physical interface, and standard clocking, Map fails
  with the following error:
   "ERROR:Place:592 - A clock IOB / BUFGCTRL clock component pair have been
    found that are not placed at an optimal clock IOB / BUFGCTRL site pair."
  - CR 539043
  Please see this core's Answer Record for solutions to this issue

The most recent information, including known issues, workarounds, and
resolutions for this version is provided in the IP Release Notes Guide
located at

   www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/user_guides/xtp025.pdf


6. TECHNICAL SUPPORT

To obtain technical support, create a WebCase at www.xilinx.com/support.
Questions are routed to a team with expertise using this product.

Xilinx provides technical support for use of this product when used
according to the guidelines described in the core documentation, and
cannot guarantee timing, functionality, or support of this product for
designs that do not follow specified guidelines.


7. OTHER INFORMATION

This core only supports Verilog LRM-IEEE 1364-2005 encryption-compliant
simulators. See the Getting Started Guide.


8. CORE RELEASE HISTORY

Date        By            Version      Description
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01/13/2012  Xilinx, Inc.  1.8 Rev 1    Fixes CR 641485
03/01/2011  Xilinx, Inc.  1.8          ISE 13.1 support
04/19/2010  Xilinx, Inc.  1.7          ISE 12.1 support
04/24/2009  Xilinx, Inc.  1.6          ISE 11.1 support
09/19/2008  Xilinx, Inc.  1.5          Virtex-5 TXT support
03/24/2008  Xilinx, Inc.  1.4          ISE 10.1 support
08/08/2007  Xilinx, Inc.  1.3          ISE 9.2i support
02/15/2007  Xilinx, Inc.  1.2          ISE 9.1i support
10/23/2006  Xilinx, Inc.  1.1          Initial release
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