Description

The W5500-io Network Module is a compact, plug-and-play solution that offers an efficient way to add Ethernet connectivity to your projects. Featuring the W5500 chip—a hardwired TCP/IP controller with an embedded PHY—this module is designed for developers seeking a fast and straightforward method to integrate internet functionality into their systems. Key Features and Benefits: Streamlined Integration: Directly useable as a component, the W5500-io simplifies the process of integrating Ethernet connectivity, eliminating the need for complex hardware interfacing with the W5500 chip. Broad Compatibility: The module is hardware compatible with the W5100S-io and W6100-io, ensuring a seamless upgrade path or cross-compatibility with other network modules from WIZnet, allowing for flexibility in design and future expansions. No Hardware Design Required: It enables users to incorporate the W5500 without specific hardware design requirements for the W5500 itself, significantly reducing development time and complexity. Rapid Evaluation and Development: The W5500-io supports fast evaluation with an MCU on the target board, facilitating quick prototyping and testing of network functionalities in your designs. High-Speed Communication: With support for a high-speed SPI interface, the module ensures efficient data transfer between the MCU and network, incorporating features such as power-down mode and Wake-on-LAN to optimize power management. Compact Design: Its very small form factor, measuring just 20mm x 24mm x 2.6mm, makes the W5500-io particularly suitable for projects where space efficiency is crucial. Related Products: W5500: The core component, a TCP/IP network controller chip that powers the W5500-io module. W5100S-io: Another network module in the series, offering similar plug-and-play capabilities with a different chip. W6100-io: Provides enhanced networking capabilities, further expanding the options for developers working on internet-enabled projects. Documentati