FireCore combines PHY and Link Layer functionalities into a cohesive IEEE-1394-2008 Beta controller core. This synthesizable solution integrates PHY and LLC requirements, offering a comprehensive platform adept at accommodating data rates from S100 to S3200 along various host interfaces. Key advantages include customizable PHY port configurations, error injection capabilities, and a master-capable DMA host interface. FireCore targets high-bandwidth applications primarily in Aerospace and Defense, aiming to resolve the common limitations of off-the-shelf silicon. This solution allows complete customization and is future-proof, supporting field upgrades and optimizations for AS5643 deployment.