IObundle Launches Open-Source Ethernet IP Core to Accelerate Industrial Chip Development
New MIT-licensed solution helps companies reduce semiconductor design costs and speed up product development with reliable, commercially usable IP.
Portugal-based semiconductor IP company IObundle has unveiled IOb-Eth, a professional-grade open-source Ethernet IP core developed to meet the demands of industrial applications. Released under the permissive MIT licence, the solution enables unrestricted commercial use and offers organisations a modern alternative to legacy Ethernet IP designs.
The IOb-Eth core has been rebuilt using contemporary industrial-standard Verilog, addressing performance and reliability constraints commonly associated with older implementations. It remains compatible with established Linux kernel drivers while incorporating robust verification processes, including integration with Verilator and validation across FPGA platforms to ensure dependable operation.
Designed for straightforward integration into system-on-chip environments, the IP core supports Layer 2 Ethernet connectivity and features an AXI memory interface. It also includes a Python-based SoC framework, a comprehensive simulation environment, and a bare-metal C driver library, helping developers accelerate design cycles and reduce development complexity.
The project has received support from the NGI Assure Fund, managed by NLnet and funded through the European Commission’s Next Generation Internet initiative. The backing reflects the growing importance of strengthening open-source semiconductor capabilities within Europe’s technology ecosystem.
Through this launch, IObundle reinforces its commitment to delivering production-ready, high-quality open-source semiconductor IP solutions. The company aims to enable faster hardware innovation while lowering development costs and improving access to reliable semiconductor building blocks.
