Overview
The LAN9500AI-ABZJ from Microchip Technology is a high-performance, single-chip Hi-Speed USB 2.0 to 10/100 Ethernet controller. This device provides a cost-competitive solution for USB to Ethernet connectivity, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. It integrates both USB and Ethernet functionalities, ensuring seamless communication between USB devices and Ethernet networks.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Package Type | 56-pin QFN (8x8 mm) Lead-Free RoHS Compliant |
| Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C (Industrial Temperature Range) |
| USB Compliance | Fully compliant with Hi-Speed Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0 |
| USB Speed | HS (480 Mbps) and FS (12 Mbps) modes |
| USB Endpoints | Four endpoints supported |
| Ethernet Compliance | Fully compliant with IEEE802.3/802.3u |
| Ethernet Speed | 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX support |
| Ethernet Duplex | Full- and half-duplex support |
| Power Supply | Single external 3.3v I/O supply – Internal core regulator |
| GPIOs | 11 GPIOs |
| Power Modes | Various low power modes, NetDetach feature for increased battery life |
Key Features
- Integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC with Full-Duplex Support
- Integrated 10/100 Ethernet PHY with HP Auto-MDIX support
- Integrated USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Device Controller and PHY
- Supports vendor specific commands and remote wakeup
- TCP/UDP/IP/ICMP checksum offload support
- Flexible address filtering modes, including perfect address, hash-filtered multicast addresses, and promiscuous mode
- Wakeup packet support and link status change wake-up detection
- Support for 3 status LEDs and external MII and Turbo MII support
- EEPROM Controller and IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) Boundary Scan
- Requires single 25 MHz crystal
Applications
- Embedded Systems
- Set-Top Boxes
- PVR’s (Personal Video Recorders)
- Consumer Electronics (CE) Devices
- Networked Printers
- USB Port Replicators
- Standalone USB to Ethernet Dongles
- Test Instrumentation
- Industrial Applications
Q & A
- What is the primary function of the LAN9500AI-ABZJ?
The LAN9500AI-ABZJ is a single-chip Hi-Speed USB 2.0 to 10/100 Ethernet controller, providing USB to Ethernet connectivity.
- What are the supported USB speeds?
The device supports HS (480 Mbps) and FS (12 Mbps) USB modes.
- Does the LAN9500AI-ABZJ support full-duplex Ethernet?
- What is the temperature range for the LAN9500AI-ABZJ?
The device operates within an industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
- How many GPIOs are available on the LAN9500AI-ABZJ?
The device has 11 GPIOs.
- Does the LAN9500AI-ABZJ support power-saving modes?
- What is the package type of the LAN9500AI-ABZJ?
The device is packaged in a 56-pin QFN (8x8 mm) Lead-Free RoHS Compliant package.
- Does the LAN9500AI-ABZJ have integrated PHYs for both USB and Ethernet?
- What are some of the target applications for the LAN9500AI-ABZJ?
- Does the LAN9500AI-ABZJ support external MII and Turbo MII?
