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LAN91C96-MS

MCHPLAN91C96-MS

Microchip Technology
Ethernet ICs Non-PCI 10 Mbps Ethernet MAC
130 in stock

Overview

The LAN91C96-MS is a high-performance 10 Mbps Ethernet MAC designed for non-PCI bus architectures. It features a buffered architecture with a Hardware Memory Management Unit (MMU) and 6 KB of RAM to optimize packet handling and reduce CPU overhead in embedded systems.

Why Choose This Part

This IC features dynamic memory allocation between transmit and receive buffers to maximize the efficiency of its 6 KB internal RAM. Its flat memory structure and Magic Packet technology provide advanced power management and low CPU overhead, making it ideal for power-constrained 3.3V or 5.0V systems.

Applications

Industrial Embedded Control
Integrating Ethernet connectivity into legacy 16-bit or 8-bit industrial microcontrollers for remote monitoring.
Point-of-Sale Terminals
Handling networked transactions in legacy POS systems where PCI slots are not available.
Network Bridges
Serving as a bridge between local proprietary serial buses and standard 10Base-T Ethernet networks.

Getting Started

Engineers should integrate the device via its flexible 16-bit or 8-bit bus interface and may use an external serial EEPROM for jumperless configuration. Development typically involves writing a custom driver using the device's chained transmit and receive architecture for high throughput.

LAN91C96 Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
LAN91C96-MU TQFP-100 194

Also Consider

ENC28J60 MCHPMicrochip Technology - A popular SPI-based 10 Mbps Ethernet controller for systems with limited GPIO pins.
W5500 WIZnet - Offers a hardwired TCP/IP stack to further reduce the processing load on the host MCU.
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