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Hi All I would like to make a LAN connection to an LPC2106 design. It seems best to use the SPI interface but I don't know much about SPI Ethernet controller support. After checking around I found the Microchip MCP22S80, a 10M device with SPI connection. But, apart from a simple overview data sheet no more information. Question: Has anyone a good suggestion for a device (I would really like 10/100 if possible but 10M will do for starters). Has any one used the MCP22S80 and would they recommend it? Thanks in advance. Cheers Mark Butcher |
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Ethernet controller for LPC2106
Started by ●October 27, 2004
Reply by ●October 27, 20042004-10-27
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Mark, Bit of a tangent, but I got uIP working on the Olimex LPC-E2124 board so it would be possible to get it working on the 2106 too--it's just bit bashing. The E2124 has a 10M CS8900A on it (popular, low-power, easy to drive). As for SPI & Ethernet, I don't have any direct experience. -- Paul Curtis, Rowley Associates Ltd http://www.rowley.co.uk CrossWorks for MSP430, ARM, and (soon) Atmel AVR processors > -----Original Message----- > From: Mark Butcher [mailto:] > Sent: 27 October 2004 22:19 > To: > Subject: [lpc2000] Ethernet controller for LPC2106 > > Hi All > > I would like to make a LAN connection to an LPC2106 design. > It seems best to use the SPI interface but I don't know much > about SPI Ethernet controller support. > > After checking around I found the Microchip MCP22S80, a 10M > device with SPI connection. But, apart from a simple overview > data sheet no more information. > > Question: Has anyone a good suggestion for a device (I would > really like 10/100 if possible but 10M will do for starters). > Has any one used the MCP22S80 and would they recommend it? > > Thanks in advance. > > Cheers > > Mark Butcher > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor > --------------------~--> > $9.95 domain names from Yahoo!. Register anything. > http://us.click.yahoo.com/J8kdrA/y20IAA/yQLSAA/dN_tlB/TM > -------------------------- > ------~- > Yahoo! Groups Links > |
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Reply by ●October 27, 20042004-10-27
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--- In , "Paul Curtis" <plc@r...> wrote: > Mark, > > Bit of a tangent, but I got uIP working on the Olimex LPC-E2124 board so > it would be possible to get it working on the 2106 too--it's just bit > bashing. The E2124 has a 10M CS8900A on it (popular, low-power, easy to > drive). > > As for SPI & Ethernet, I don't have any direct experience. > > -- > Paul Curtis, Rowley Associates Ltd http://www.rowley.co.uk > CrossWorks for MSP430, ARM, and (soon) Atmel AVR processors Hi Paul Problem I have is that the other ports on the LPC2106 are all used up... SPI is still free and is probably faster that bit banging. Cheers Mark |
Reply by ●October 27, 20042004-10-27
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Mark, I have not used this chip. I STRONGLY recommend to get the errata sheet and request the unpublished errata from Microchip for this chip. I had a very bad experience with microchip's CAN controller having problems and trying to get Microchip to admit the problems. Joe > -----Original Message----- > From: Mark Butcher [mailto:] > Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 5:19 PM > To: > Subject: [lpc2000] Ethernet controller for LPC2106 > > Hi All > > I would like to make a LAN connection to an LPC2106 design. > It seems best to use the SPI interface but I don't know much > about SPI Ethernet controller support. > > After checking around I found the Microchip MCP22S80, a 10M > device with SPI connection. But, apart from a simple overview > data sheet no more information. > > Question: Has anyone a good suggestion for a device (I would > really like 10/100 if possible but 10M will do for starters). > Has any one used the MCP22S80 and would they recommend it? > > Thanks in advance. > > Cheers > > Mark Butcher > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor > --------------------~--> > $9.95 domain names from Yahoo!. Register anything. > http://us.click.yahoo.com/J8kdrA/y20IAA/yQLSAA/dN_tlB/TM > -------------------------- > ------~- > Yahoo! Groups Links |
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Reply by ●October 28, 20042004-10-28
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Joe Hlebasko wrote: > Mark, > I have not used this chip. I STRONGLY recommend to get the errata > sheet and > request the unpublished errata from Microchip for this chip. I had a very > bad experience with microchip's CAN controller having problems and > trying to > get Microchip to admit the problems. > > Joe Which microchip can controller ? |
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Reply by ●October 29, 20042004-10-29
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Hi Mark, I do not know of any ethernet controller that supports SPI interface. An alternative would be to use the Xport from lantronix. It gives you ethernet connectivity through a serial port. You can use the maxim MAX3100 or MAX3111 to interface the SPI to UART. Regards, Viron. --- Mark Butcher <> wrote: > > Hi All > > I would like to make a LAN connection to an LPC2106 > design. It seems > best to use the SPI interface but I don't know much > about SPI > Ethernet controller support. > > After checking around I found the Microchip > MCP22S80, a 10M device > with SPI connection. But, apart from a simple > overview data sheet no > more information. > > Question: Has anyone a good suggestion for a device > (I would really > like 10/100 if possible but 10M will do for > starters). Has any one > used the MCP22S80 and would they recommend it? > > Thanks in advance. > > Cheers > > Mark Butcher __________________________________ |
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Reply by ●October 29, 20042004-10-29
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Hello... I visited Microchip's Web Site, and that SPI to Ethernet device doesn't have even a datasheet... But seems to be an interesting device. What about using an ISA Card? Regards, Ezequiel --- In , Viron Papadopoulos <v1r0n@y...> wrote: > Hi Mark, > I do not know of any ethernet controller that supports > SPI interface. > An alternative would be to use the Xport from > lantronix. > It gives you ethernet connectivity through a serial > port. You can use the maxim MAX3100 or MAX3111 to > interface the SPI to UART. > Regards, > Viron. > > --- Mark Butcher <mjbcswitzerland@y...> wrote: > > > > > Hi All > > > > I would like to make a LAN connection to an LPC2106 > > design. It seems > > best to use the SPI interface but I don't know much > > about SPI > > Ethernet controller support. > > > > After checking around I found the Microchip > > MCP22S80, a 10M device > > with SPI connection. But, apart from a simple > > overview data sheet no > > more information. > > > > Question: Has anyone a good suggestion for a device > > (I would really > > like 10/100 if possible but 10M will do for > > starters). Has any one > > used the MCP22S80 and would they recommend it? > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > > Cheers > > > > Mark Butcher > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________ > |
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Reply by ●October 29, 20042004-10-29
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--- In , "acetoel" <acetoel@y...> wrote: > > Hello... I visited Microchip's Web Site, and that SPI to Ethernet > device doesn't have even a datasheet... But seems to be an > interesting device. > What about using an ISA Card? > Regards, > Ezequiel > Have just had contact with a local distributor who informed me that this device (Microchip MCP22S80) is not yet available - it is planned for Feb. 2005. It also seems as though it will get (or already has) a new name - the ENC28J60. Still haven't found any alternative which is a shame since it a handy way to expand a design without having to add a bus. Regards Mark Butcher |
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Reply by ●October 29, 20042004-10-29
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--- In , "Mark Butcher" <mjbcswitzerland@y...> wrote: > > --- In , "acetoel" <acetoel@y...> wrote: > > > > Hello... I visited Microchip's Web Site, and that SPI to Ethernet > > device doesn't have even a datasheet... But seems to be an > > interesting device. > > What about using an ISA Card? > > Regards, > > Ezequiel > > > > Have just had contact with a local distributor who informed me that > this device (Microchip MCP22S80) is not yet available - it is > planned for Feb. 2005. It also seems as though it will get (or > already has) a new name - the ENC28J60. > > Still haven't found any alternative which is a shame since it a > handy way to expand a design without having to add a bus. > > Regards > > Mark Butcher Mark, If you could use a two chip solution, both Phytec and ARM Patch have boards that you could use with the LPC2200's and the SMSC Ethernet MAC/PHY. I think the total cost of the solution would be around $10. Check out these links: http://www.thearmpatch.com/lpc-sbc2.html http://www.phytec.com/sbc/32bit/pclpc229x.htm |
Reply by ●October 29, 20042004-10-29
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On 27 Oct 2004 at 22:18, Mark Butcher wrote: > > > Hi All > > I would like to make a LAN connection to an LPC2106 design. It seems > best to use the SPI interface but I don't know much about SPI Ethernet > controller support. > > After checking around I found the Microchip MCP22S80, a 10M device > with SPI connection. But, apart from a simple overview data sheet no > more information. > > Question: Has anyone a good suggestion for a device (I would really > like 10/100 if possible but 10M will do for starters). Has any one > used the MCP22S80 and would they recommend it? Hi, You can try the Wiznet W3100 device. This device runs a TCP/IP stack in hardware for up to 4 simultaneous connections. It can be used as an 8 bit peripheral or through an I2C channel. It can do 10/100. Regards Anton Erasmus-- A J Erasmus |
