Description

The W6100-EVB-Pico evaluation board marks a significant advancement in microcontroller-based development platforms, integrating the powerful Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller with the W6100 hardwired TCP/IP controller. This unique combination offers an extended Ethernet capability over the standard Raspberry Pi Pico board, facilitating the development of sophisticated Internet-connected applications with support for both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols. Key Specifications: MCU: RP2040, featuring a dual-core Cortex M0+ processor with a speed of up to 133MHz, alongside 2MB of external Flash memory for extensive application development. Memory: 264KB of multi-bank high-performance on-chip SRAM and an external Quad-SPI Flash that supports eXecute In Place (XIP) for efficient code execution. Networking: The W6100 chip enhances networking functions by supporting a wide range of hardwired Internet protocols including TCP, UDP, IPv6, IPv4, ICMPv6, ICMPv4, IGMP, MLDv1, ARP, and PPPoE. It can handle 8 independent sockets simultaneously and includes 16KB of internal memory for TX/RX buffers. Connectivity: Comprehensive connectivity options with 2 × UART, 2 × I2C, and 2 × SPI ports, along with a Micro-USB B port for power, data transfer, and programming. The board also includes a built-in RJ45 connector for Ethernet connections. I/O and Other Features: 30 multi-function GPIOs, a 12-bit ADC, 16 × PWM channels, and 2 × Programmable IO (PIO) blocks with 8 state machines in total, enabling flexible, high-speed user-programmable IO. Board Composition: The W6100-EVB-Pico is designed to leverage the computational capabilities of the RP2040 microcontroller in tandem with the advanced networking features of the W6100 chip. This dual-board configuration allows for the exploration and development of a wide array of networked applications, from simple device communications to complex Internet-of-Things (IoT) ecosystems. Firmware Features: Featuring a robust set of firmware capabilities, thi