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LAN9252I/PT

MCHPLAN9252I/PT

Microchip Technology
Ethernet Controller 10/100 Base-FX/T/TX PHY SPI Interface 64-TQFP-EP (10x10)
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Overview

The LAN9252I/PT is a highly integrated 2-port EtherCAT Slave Controller (ESC) featuring dual integrated 10/100 Ethernet PHYs that support both copper and fiber media. It serves as a dedicated communication bridge between an EtherCAT master and a local microcontroller via SPI, QSPI, or an 8/16-bit parallel bus interface. The device handles the precise timing and synchronization required for real-time industrial Ethernet protocols.

Why Choose This Part

It simplifies system design by integrating the physical layer (PHY) and a 1.2V regulator, requiring only a single 1.8V to 3.3V supply. The flexible host interface supporting SPI and QSPI allows it to be paired with almost any standard microcontroller, while the 16 GPIO pins provide direct hardware-level control and monitoring.

Applications

Industrial Motor Drives
Provides high-speed, synchronized motion control communication for servo and stepper drives in automated factory environments.
Robotic Actuators
Enables real-time coordinated movement in multi-axis robotic arms through low-latency EtherCAT packet processing.
Modular I/O Couplers
Acts as the communication interface for distributed digital and analog I/O modules in PLC-based control systems.
Process Automation Sensors
Integrates high-speed networking into field instruments for time-critical monitoring and safety-instrumented systems.

Key Specifications

Function Controller
Protocol Ethernet
Interface SPI
Standards 10/100 Base-FX/T/TX PHY
Package / Case 64-TQFP Exposed Pad
Voltage - Supply 1.8V ~ 3.3V
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Supplier Device Package 64-TQFP-EP (10x10)

Getting Started

Development is typically initiated using the EVB-LAN9252-HBI or EVB-LAN9252-SPI evaluation boards. Microchip provides the SDK and configuration tools (EtherCAT Slave Stack Code) to assist in generating the XML files required by EtherCAT masters such as TwinCAT.

Part of EtherCAT Controllers family » LAN9252I/

LAN9252I/ Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
LAN9252I/ML ML 3,642

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