IC component DP83910AV is an Ethernet controller manufactured by National Semiconductor Corporation. It is a highly integrated Ethernet system-on-chip designed for network interface cards (NICs) and other Ethernet networking applications. With its advanced features and capabilities, the DP83910AV provides a cost-effective and efficient solution for Ethernet connectivity.
Key features of DP83910AV include:
1. Ethernet Controller: The DP83910AV offers a complete Ethernet controller solution with integrated transmit and receive functions. It supports both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Ethernet standards, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
2. Media Independent Interface (MII): The MII interface allows the IC to connect to various physical layer devices, such as Ethernet transceivers or PHYs. This flexibility enables the use of different media types, including twisted pair, fiber optic, or coaxial cables.
3. Packet Buffering: The DP83910AV incorporates a dedicated packet buffer memory, which helps in managing and buffering incoming and outgoing packets. This feature ensures efficient and reliable data transfer, minimizing the chances of data loss or corruption.
4. DMA Support: Direct Memory Access (DMA) support enables efficient data transfer between the Ethernet controller and the host system's memory. It offloads the processor from handling the data transfer tasks, thereby freeing up valuable CPU resources for other operations.
5. Automatic Error Handling: The DP83910AV comes with built-in error detection and handling capabilities
