ETH WIZ Click – The Fastest Way to Add WIZnet Ethernet

1. Overview

Adding Ethernet connectivity quickly and reliably to embedded systems remains a key challenge. For MCU-based projects in particular, hardware design, TCP/IP stack implementation, and driver porting often consume significant time and resources.

ETH WIZ Click is a Click board™ by MikroElektronika (MikroE) that combines the WIZnet Ethernet chip with a standardized hardware interface, enabling developers to add Ethernet functionality easily and efficiently.

This article introduces the architecture, key features, and suitable use cases of ETH WIZ Click.

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2. What Is ETH WIZ Click?

ETH WIZ Click is a Click board™ based on WIZnet’s hardware TCP/IP offload Ethernet controller.

SPI interface-based communication

Built-in hardware TCP/IP stack

Full compatibility with the MikroE Click ecosystem

With this approach, developers can focus on application logic instead of network protocol implementation.

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3. Key Components and Features

3.1 WIZnet Ethernet Chip

ETH WIZ Click integrates a WIZnet Ethernet controller, offering the following advantages:

Hardware handling of major protocols such as TCP, UDP, ICMP, and ARP

Reduced MCU workload

Stable and predictable network communication

 

3.2 Click board™ Standard Form Factor

By following the MikroE Click board™ standard:

Immediate compatibility with a wide range of MikroE development boards

MCU-independent usage across different architectures

Rapid prototyping and evaluation

 

3.3 Rich Software Support

mikroSDK driver support

Quick testing with ready-to-use example code

Compatibility with various MCU families (ARM, PIC, AVR, etc.)

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4. Application Scenarios

ETH WIZ Click is well suited for the following applications:

Ethernet connectivity for industrial sensors and controllers

Network-enabling existing serial or standalone devices

IoT gateways and data loggers

Education and Proof-of-Concept (PoC) projects

It is especially beneficial for developers with limited Ethernet experience or projects with tight development schedules.

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5. Advantages of WIZnet-Based Solutions

The core strength of ETH WIZ Click lies in WIZnet’s hardware TCP/IP technology:

Predictable performance compared to software-based stacks

Minimal MCU resource usage

Proven stability in real-world and industrial deployments

These benefits are critical for industrial environments, commercial products, and systems requiring long-term operation.

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6. Conclusion

ETH WIZ Click is a practical solution for adding Ethernet functionality to MCU-based projects with minimal effort.

By leveraging WIZnet’s proven hardware TCP/IP technology and the MikroE Click ecosystem, developers can build products faster and with greater reliability.

 If you need Ethernet connectivity quickly, ETH WIZ Click is a highly realistic and effective choice.

References

• MikroE ETH WIZ Click product page
• WIZnet official website
• MikroE Click board™ ecosystem overview

 

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