i210/211 and PTP (IEEE 1588)

[MBuyu]

Hi, we are trying to make use of IEEE 1588 capabilities of i210 Ethernet Controller IC. Datasheet indicates that some tasks should be performed by SW. HW captures critical timing information in its registers, SW should read those registers to perform next task. Additionally, we would like to use SDP pins to generate some custom time sync signals. So we need to access certain registers to set SDP settings.

How can those registers be accessed in Windows (Windows 7/8, WES 7/8)? Is there an API or an interface for Windows drivers? Or is it the only option to work on Linux by modifying Linux driver (igb)?

In other words, is it possible to implement a hardware assisted PTP client in Windows?

Regards,

M. Ufuk Buyuksahin

[CarlosAM_INTEL]

Hello ubuyuksahin,

Thank you for contacting the Intel Embedded Community.

We are working to give you an update as soon as possible.

Thanks in advance for your patience and understanding.

Best Regards,

Carlos_A.

[CarlosAM_INTEL]

Hello ubuyuksahin,

We will contact you via email to help you.

Best Regards,

Carlos_A.

[CarlosAM_INTEL · Accepted solution]

Hello ubuyuksahin,

Thanks for your reply to our email.

The information that may help you is stated on the answers to the questions 14 and 15, on page 7 of the http://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/faqs/ieee1588-faq.pdf IEEE1588 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

We hope that this information is useful to you.

Best Regards,

Carlos_A.