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LAN91C111I-NS

MCHPLAN91C111I-NS

Microchip Technology
Ethernet Controller 10/100 Base-T/TX PHY Parallel Interface 128-QFP (14x20)
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Overview

The LAN91C111I-NS is a highly integrated single-chip Ethernet controller combining a 10/100 Mbps MAC and PHY with a flexible parallel interface. It features an internal 32-bit wide data path and 8KB of SRAM for packet buffering, designed to offload networking tasks from the host processor. This industrial-grade component supports both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX standards with integrated wave shaping and an adaptive equalizer.

Why Choose This Part

It offers a flat MMU architecture with symmetric transmit and receive structures, simplifying memory management for the host driver. The device is 5V I/O tolerant while operating on a 3.3V supply, making it versatile for interfacing with various logic levels without external level shifters. Its low-power CMOS design includes enhanced power management features, including a shutdown mode consuming only 15uA.

Applications

Industrial Automation
Adding Ethernet connectivity to PLCs and industrial controllers requiring wide temperature range support from -40C to 85C.
Embedded Systems
Providing high-speed networking for non-PCI based microprocessors through a standard parallel host bus interface.
Networked Instrumentation
Integrated PHY and wave shaping reduce PCB complexity and external component counts in precision measurement equipment.

Key Specifications

Function Controller
Protocol Ethernet
Interface Parallel
Standards 10/100 Base-T/TX PHY
Package / Case 128-BFQFP
Voltage - Supply 3.3V
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Supplier Device Package 128-QFP (14x20)

Getting Started

Designers should interface the controller via its parallel host interface and use a 25 MHz reference clock for both the MAC and PHY. Evaluation involves configuring the Serial EEPROM interface for MAC address storage and utilizing the RMII management interface for status monitoring. Reference drivers are typically available for various RTOS environments to accelerate software development.

LAN91C111I Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
LAN91C111I-NU U 663

Also Consider

W5500 Wiznet - Consider this if you prefer an SPI interface and a hardwired TCP/IP stack to further reduce host CPU overhead.