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W5500

Hardwired TCP/IP embedded Ethernet controller

The W5500 is a hardwired tcp/ip embedded ethernet controller from WIZnet. View the full W5500 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Official W5500 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

WIZnet

Category

Hardwired TCP/IP embedded Ethernet controller

Package

LQFP-48

Lifecycle

Active

W5500 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Quiescent Current132mA
DigiKey ProgrammableNot Verified
FunctionController
InterfaceSPI
Operating Temperature-40°C ~ 85°C
Package / Case48-LQFP
ProtocolEthernet
Standards10/100 Base-T/TX PHY
Supplier Device Package48-LQFP (7x7)
Supply Voltage2.97V ~ 3.63V

W5500 Overview

Part: W5500 — WIZnet

Type: Hardwired TCP/IP Embedded Ethernet Controller

Description: Hardwired TCP/IP embedded Ethernet controller with integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC and PHY, 32 KB internal buffer memory, and up to 80 MHz SPI host interface.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 3.3 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C
  • Crystal/Clock input frequency: 25 MHz
  • SPI clock frequency: Up to 80 MHz

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: 4.6 V (DC Supply voltage VDD: -0.5 to 4.6 V)
  • Max continuous current: 5 mA (DC input current IIN)
  • Max junction/storage temperature: 150 °C (Storage: -65 to +150 °C; Max junction: 125 °C)

Key Specs:

  • Supply voltage: 3.3 V operation with 5 V I/O tolerance
  • Internal memory: 32 KB for TX/RX buffers
  • Simultaneous sockets: 8 independent hardware sockets
  • Network speed: 10BaseT / 100BaseTX
  • Reset pulse width: 500 μs minimum (RSTn held low)
  • SPI modes: Mode 0 and Mode 3 supported
  • SPI clock speed: Up to 80 MHz
  • Reference resistor: 12.4 kΩ, 1%

Features:

  • Supports Hardwired TCP/IP Protocols: TCP, UDP, ICMP, IPv4, ARP, IGMP, PPPoE
  • Supports 8 independent sockets simultaneously
  • Internal 32 Kbytes memory for TX/RX buffers
  • 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet PHY embedded with Auto-Negotiation (Full and half duplex, 10 and 100-based)
  • Supports Power down mode and Wake on LAN over UDP
  • High-speed SPI interface (SPI Mode 0, 3)
  • 3.3 V operation with 5 V I/O signal tolerance
  • LED outputs (Full/Half duplex, Link, Speed, Active)

Applications:

  • Home Network Devices: Set-Top Boxes, PVRs, Digital Media Adapters
  • Serial-to-Ethernet: Access Controls, LED displays, Wireless AP relays
  • Parallel-to-Ethernet: POS / Mini Printers, Copiers
  • USB-to-Ethernet: Storage Devices, Network Printers
  • GPIO-to-Ethernet: Home Network Sensors
  • Security Systems: DVRs, Network Cameras, Kiosks
  • Factory and Building Automations
  • Medical Monitoring Equipment
  • Embedded Servers

Package:

  • 48-Pin LQFP (7 x 7 mm, 0.5 mm pitch)

W5500 Features

  • -Supports Hardwired TCP/IP Protocols : TCP , UDP , ICMP , IPv4, ARP , IGMP , PPPoE
  • -Supports 8 independent sockets simultaneously
  • -Supports Power down mode
  • -Supports Wake on LAN over UDP
  • -Supports High Speed Serial Peripheral Interface(SPI MODE 0, 3)
  • -Internal 32Kbytes Memory for TX/RX Buffers
  • -10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet PHY embedded
  • -Supports Auto Negotiation (Full and half duplex, 10 and 100-based )
  • -Not supports IP Fragmentation
  • -3.3V operation with 5V I/O signal tolerance
  • -LED outputs (Full/Half duplex, Link, Speed, Active)
  • -48 Pin LQFP Lead-Free Package (7x7mm, 0.5mm pitch)

W5500 Applications

W5500 is suitable for the following embedded applications:

  • -Home Network Devices: Set-Top Boxes, PVRs, Digital Media Adapters
  • -Serial-to-Ethernet: Access Controls, LED displays, Wireless AP relays, etc.
  • -Parallel-to-Ethernet: POS / Mini Printers, Copiers
  • -USB-to-Ethernet: Storage Devices, Network Printers
  • -GPIO-to-Ethernet: Home Network Sensors
  • -Security Systems: DVRs, Network Cameras, Kiosks
  • -Factory and Building Automations
  • -Medical Monitoring Equipment
  • -Embedded Servers

W5500 Pin Configuration

Figure 1. W5500 Pin Layout

Table 1. Pin Type Notation

TypeDescription
IInput
OOutput
I/OInput / Output
AAnalog
PWR3.3V power
GNDGround

W5500 Electrical Characteristics

(Test Condition: Ta = -40 to 85°C)

SymbolParameterTest ConditionMinTypMaxUnit
V DDSupply voltageApply VDD, AVDD2.973.33.63V
V IHHigh level input voltage2.05.5V
V ILLow level input voltage- 0.30.8V
V TThreshold pointAll inputs except XI1.301.411.53V
V T+Schmitt trig Low to High Threshold pointAll inputs except XI1.531.641.73V
V T-Schmitt trig High to Low Threshold pointAll inputs except XI0.951.021.09V
T JJunction temperature-4025125°C
I LInput Leakage Current1A
R PUPull-up ResistorSCSn, RSTn, PMODE[2:0]5077112Kohm
R PDPull-down ResistorRSVD(Pin 23, Pin 38 ~ Pin 42)4885174Kohm
V OLLow level output voltageIOL = 8mA, All outputs except XO0.4V
V OHHigh level output voltageIOH = 8mA, All outputs except XO2.4V
I OLLow level output CurrentVOL = 0.4V, All outputs except XO8.613.918.9mA
I OHHigh level output CurrentVOH = 2.4V, All outputs except XO12.526.947.1mA
I DD1Supply Current (Normal operation mode)VDD=3.3V, AVDD=3.3V, Ta = 25°C132mA
I DD2Supply Current (Power Down mode)PHY Power Down mode, VDD=3.3V, AVDD=3.3V, Ta = 25°C13mA

W5500 Absolute Maximum Ratings

SymbolParameterRatingUnit
V DDDC Supply voltage-0.5 to 4.6V
V INDC input voltage-0.5 to 6V
V OUTDC output voltage-0.5 to 4.6V
I INDC input current5mA
T OPOperating temperature-40 to +85C
T JMAXMaximum junction temperature125C
T STGStorage temperature-65 to +150C

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