Design and implementation of a /spl mu/LAN network

/spl mu/LAN is a generic communication network protocol designed to provide a functionally-correct, reliable communication between the various components of a digital system. The /spl mu/LAN network described in this paper can be used in a large variety of digital systems that contain more then one programmable logic device. Its simple and easy to use design flow reduces the effort invested in defining and implementing new and specific protocols and interfaces for every design, thus reducing the cost and time to market of designs. The /spl mu/LAN network has advantages over other interface protocols between programmable logic devices in the market by having built in routing capabilities and protocol layer definitions and implementation.