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EV02N47A

MCHPEV02N47A

Microchip Technology
LAN8770 Ethernet PHY Interface Platform Evaluation Expansion Board
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Overview

The EV02N47A is an evaluation expansion board featuring the LAN8770, a compact, single-port 100BASE-T1 Ethernet physical layer transceiver. It is designed to interface with Microchip microcontroller development boards to facilitate testing of automotive-grade 100Mbps Ethernet connectivity over a single unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable.

Why Choose This Part

The board demonstrates the LAN8770 low-power features, including a dedicated Sleep mode for energy efficiency in battery-sensitive applications. It simplifies the transition to 100BASE-T1 by providing a ready-to-use hardware platform with a standardized interface for rapid MCU integration.

Applications

Automotive Ethernet Gateways
Prototyping high-speed communication backbones for vehicle electronic control units using 100BASE-T1 standards.
Industrial Automation
Implementing robust, single-pair Ethernet links in factory environments where weight and cabling complexity must be reduced.
Infotainment Systems
Developing low-latency media streaming and data distribution networks for in-vehicle entertainment.

Key Specifications

Type Interface
Contents Board(s)
Function Ethernet PHY
Utilized IC / Part LAN8770

Getting Started

Connect the EV02N47A to a compatible Microchip MCU starter kit using the on-board headers. Utilize the Microchip MPLAB Harmony v3 software framework to configure the Ethernet stack and LAN8770 driver settings. Test connectivity using a 100BASE-T1 media converter to bridge the single-pair connection to standard RJ45 Ethernet equipment.