Add robust Ethernet connectivity to your microcontroller projects with the W5500-based network module. This hardware TCP/IP embedded Ethernet controller enables Internet connectivity for Arduino and IoT applications with minimal processing overhead.
✨ Key Features and Benefits
- Hardware TCP/IP stack (W5500 chip) reduces MCU load
- Supports 10/100Mbps Ethernet with auto-negotiation
- SPI interface for easy connection to microcontrollers
- Supports 8 independent sockets simultaneously
- Integrated Ethernet MAC and PHY
- 32KB buffer memory for network data
- 3.3V operation with 5V tolerant I/O
- Compact design with standard RJ45 connector
🔧 Material and Construction Details
| Component | Material | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Controller | W5500 Chip | Hardware TCP/IP embedded Ethernet controller |
| PCB | FR4 | 2-layer design with compact layout |
| Connector | Standard RJ45 | With integrated magnetics and status LEDs |
| Headers | Gold-Plated | Breakaway pin headers for easy installation |
| Magnetics | Integrated | Signal conditioning and isolation |
📚 Use Cases and Applications
- Arduino and Raspberry Pi Ethernet connectivity
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices and sensors
- Home automation and smart home systems
- Industrial control and monitoring systems
- Remote data logging and telemetry
- Network-enabled embedded systems
- Educational electronics projects
🔍 Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Ethernet Controller | Wiznet W5500 |
| Interface | SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) |
| Network Speed | 10/100Mbps, auto-negotiation |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V (5V tolerant I/O) |
| Supported Protocols | TCP, UDP, ICMP, IPv4, ARP, IGMP, PPPoE |
| Simultaneous Connections | 8 independent sockets |
| Buffer Memory | 32KB |
| LED Indicators | Link/Activity, Speed |
| Dimensions | Approx. 60mm x 28mm |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
🧼 Care Information
Handle with care to avoid static discharge. Store in anti-static packaging when not in use. Keep connectors clean and free from dust. Avoid bending pins during installation. Ensure proper ventilation during operation.
⚠ Safety Information
Use only with recommended voltage levels (3.3V for power, 5V tolerant I/O). Ensure proper grounding when working with network connections. Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures. Do not connect to high-voltage networks without proper isolation.
👍👎 Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Hardware TCP/IP reduces MCU processing load | Requires more pins than I2C solutions |
| Supports high-speed 100Mbps Ethernet | Larger than some alternative modules |
| 8 simultaneous socket connections | SPI interface may be busy for some applications |
| 5V tolerant I/O for easy Arduino connection | Higher power consumption than WiFi modules |
| Wide compatibility with popular libraries | Requires Ethernet cable connection |
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