Overview
The Microchip ENC28J60-I/SO is a 28-pin, stand-alone Ethernet controller designed to integrate Ethernet connectivity into various applications. This device features an on-board MAC (Media Access Controller) and PHY (Physical Layer) for 10BASE-T Ethernet, along with an SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) for communication with microcontrollers. The ENC28J60-I/SO is packaged in a SOIC-28 surface mount package, making it compact and suitable for minimizing board space and complexity.
Key Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Supply Voltage (Nominal) | 3.14V to 3.45V |
| No of Functions / Channels | 1 |
| Interface Type | SPI |
| Package Style | SOIC-28 |
| Mounting Method | Surface Mount |
| Ethernet Type | IEEE 802.3 compatible, 10BASE-T |
| Data Rate | 10 Mbps |
| Buffer RAM | 8 Kbytes |
Key Features
- IEEE 802.3 compatible Ethernet Controller
- Integrated MAC and 10BASE-T PHY
- 8 Kbyte Transmit/Receive Packet Dual Port Buffer SRAM
- Programmable Automatic Retransmit on Collision
- Programmable Padding and CRC Generation
- Programmable Automatic Rejection of Erroneous Packets
- Configurable transmit/receive buffer size
- Hardware managed circular receive FIFO
- Byte-wide random and sequential access
- Internal DMA for fast memory copying
- Hardware assisted IP checksum calculation
- Wave shaping output filter and Loopback mode in PHY
- Support for Unicast, Multicast and Broadcast packets in MAC
- Programmable pattern matching of up to 64 bytes within packet at user defined offset
- Programmable wake-up on multiple packet formats, including Magic Packet®, Unicast, Multicast, Broadcast, specific packet match or any packet
Applications
The Microchip ENC28J60-I/SO is suitable for a variety of applications, including:
- Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
- Industrial Automation
- Building Automation
- Home Control
- Security Systems
- Instrumentation
Q & A
- What is the ENC28J60-I/SO?
The ENC28J60-I/SO is a 28-pin, stand-alone Ethernet controller with an on-board MAC and PHY for 10BASE-T Ethernet, and an SPI interface.
- What is the package style of the ENC28J60-I/SO?
The ENC28J60-I/SO is packaged in a SOIC-28 surface mount package.
- What is the nominal supply voltage for the ENC28J60-I/SO?
The nominal supply voltage is 3.14V to 3.45V.
- What is the data rate of the ENC28J60-I/SO?
The data rate is 10 Mbps.
- Does the ENC28J60-I/SO support multiple packet formats for wake-up?
- What kind of buffer RAM does the ENC28J60-I/SO have?
The ENC28J60-I/SO has 8 Kbytes of Transmit/Receive Packet Dual Port Buffer SRAM.
- Is the ENC28J60-I/SO compatible with IEEE 802.3 standards?
- What are some common applications for the ENC28J60-I/SO?
- Does the ENC28J60-I/SO have hardware-assisted IP checksum calculation?
- Can the ENC28J60-I/SO be programmed for automatic retransmit on collision?
