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21 years ago

Using DM9000 Ethernet controller instead of SMSC

Hello, Has anyone used the DM9000 Ethernet controller instead of the SMSC LAN91C111? The SMSC is very expensive and I consider using the DM9000 because this device is much cheaper. I would like...
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21 years ago

Hello Mike,

The DM9000 costs about EUR 5.10 at Q100 in Germany. That’s a good reason for changing, isn’t it! I would like to save LEs in the FPGA so I have to take a complete MAC+PHY.

Bye,

niosIIuser