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ENC424J600-I/PT

MCHPENC424J600-I/PT

Microchip Technology
Ethernet Controller 10/100 Base-T PHY SPI, Parallel Interface 44-TQFP (10x10)
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Overview

The ENC424J600-I/PT is a standalone 10/100 Base-T Ethernet controller with a built-in PHY and MAC. It allows designers to add Ethernet connectivity to any microcontroller via a standard SPI or 8-bit parallel interface, offloading complex networking tasks from the host MCU.

Why Choose This Part

It features a generous 24KB transmit/receive RAM buffer and a hardware cryptographic engine for secure communication. The device supports both SPI and a flexible parallel interface, and its 5V tolerant I/O pins simplify integration with older 5V logic systems while operating on a 3.3V supply.

Applications

Industrial Automation
Reliable wired communication for PLCs and industrial sensors requiring 10/100 Mbps throughput.
Building Control
Integrating HVAC and security systems into existing Ethernet-based building management networks.
Embedded Web Servers
Providing remote monitoring and configuration interfaces for resource-constrained IoT devices.

Key Specifications

Function Controller
Protocol Ethernet
Interface SPI, Parallel
Standards 10/100 Base-T PHY
Package / Case 44-TQFP
Current - Supply 96mA
Voltage - Supply 3V ~ 3.6V
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Supplier Device Package 44-TQFP (10x10)

Getting Started

Engineers can evaluate this controller using the Microchip Fast 100 Mbps Ethernet PICtail Plus Board. Development is supported by the Microchip TCP/IP Stack, which includes drivers and application layers specifically optimized for ENC424J600 hardware.

ENC424J600-I/ Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number Package Stock
ENC424J600-I/PT (this part) TQFP-44 7,152
ENC424J600-I/ML VQFN-44 2,389

Also Consider

ENC28J60-I/SO MCHPMicrochip Technology - A lower-cost, 10 Base-T alternative for applications that do not require 100 Mbps speeds or parallel interfaces.
W5500 WIZnet - An alternative Ethernet controller that includes a hardwired TCP/IP stack to further reduce host MCU software overhead.
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