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Abstract

Ethernet is the most popular layer-2 protocol and widely used in Local Area Networks (LAN’s) and Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN’s). Ethernet connectivity due to its broad existence had become a part of Internet-of-Things (IoT) for gateway solutions. With broader market opportunity there is a need for Ethernet connectivity devices with low power consumption. In this paper, the experimental analysis and results of power consumed by Ethernet MAC design, with and without low power techniques, at Register Transfer Logic (RTL) level are presented.