ENC28J60/ML
Product Overview
- Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
- Use: Ethernet Controller
- Characteristics:
- Low-power, stand-alone Ethernet controller
- Supports 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet protocols
- Compatible with IEEE 802.3 standard
- Utilizes SPI interface for communication
- Package: Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC)
- Essence: Enables microcontrollers to connect to an Ethernet network
- Packaging/Quantity: Available in reels of 2500 units
Specifications
- Operating Voltage: 3.3V
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- Data Rate: 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps
- Interface: Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
- RAM Size: 8 KB
- EEPROM Size: 1 KB
- Supported Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, IGMP, and IPv4
- Dimensions: 7.5mm x 9.5mm
Detailed Pin Configuration
The ENC28J60/ML has a total of 28 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:
- VDD - Power Supply
- VSS - Ground
- VCAP - Decoupling Capacitor Connection
- INT - Interrupt Output
- WOL - Wake-on-LAN Input
- SO - Serial Data Output
- SI - Serial Data Input
- SCK - Serial Clock Input
- CS - Chip Select Input
- RESET - Reset Input
- AN0-AN3 - Analog Inputs
- AN4 - Analog Input / Digital I/O
- AN5 - Analog Input / Digital I/O
- AN6 - Analog Input / Digital I/O
- AN7 - Analog Input / Digital I/O
- AN8 - Analog Input / Digital I/O
- AN9 - Analog Input / Digital I/O
- AN10 - Analog Input / Digital I/O
- AN11 - Analog Input / Digital I/O
- AN12 - Analog Input / Digital I/O
- AN13 - Analog Input / Digital I/O
- AN14 - Analog Input / Digital I/O
- AN15 - Analog Input / Digital I/O
- VREF - Reference Voltage Output
- CLKOUT - Clock Output
- NC - No Connection
- NC - No Connection
- NC - No Connection
Functional Features
- Full-duplex or half-duplex operation
- Integrated MAC (Media Access Control) and PHY (Physical Layer)
- Supports Auto-Negotiation for automatic speed and duplex mode selection
- Built-in 8 KB buffer memory for packet storage
- Supports various network protocols for seamless communication
- Low-power consumption for energy-efficient applications
- Flexible and easy-to-use SPI interface for microcontroller integration
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages:
- Compact size allows for space-saving designs
- Low power consumption extends battery life in portable devices
- Wide operating temperature range enables usage in harsh environments
- Supports multiple network protocols for versatile applications
- Cost-effective solution for Ethernet connectivity
Disadvantages:
- Limited RAM and EEPROM sizes may restrict certain applications
- Requires external components for complete Ethernet functionality
- Relatively complex configuration compared to plug-and-play solutions
Working Principles
The ENC28J60/ML acts as a bridge between a microcontroller and an Ethernet network. It receives data from the microcontroller through the SPI interface and encapsulates it into Ethernet packets. These packets are then transmitted over the network using the integrated MAC and PHY. Similarly, incoming Ethernet packets are received by the ENC28J60/ML, decoded, and forwarded to the microcontroller for further processing.
Detailed Application Field Plans
The ENC28J60/ML finds applications in various fields, including:
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices
- Home automation systems
- Industrial automation and control
- Embedded systems with network connectivity
- Remote monitoring and data logging
- Robotics and automation
- Smart energy management systems
- Security and surveillance systems
Alternative Models
- W5500: Another Ethernet controller with enhanced features and larger buffer memory.
- LAN8720: Ethernet transceiver with reduced power consumption and improved performance.
- DP83848: Integrated Ethernet PHY with advanced diagnostics and protection features.
- KSZ8081: Single-port Ethernet physical layer transceiver with low-power operation.
These alternative models offer similar functionality and can be considered as alternatives to the ENC28J60/ML based on specific requirements and design constraints.
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