There are a number of Ethernet controllers available that are based on the fast and performant W5500 controller chip. The chip supports up to eight sockets, comes with hardware-implemented TCP/IP-stack and Wake-On-LAN. Like most Ethernet breakout boards, it supports IPv4 only.
This board is the default-sized version. Functionality-wise, it is fully compatible with the Mini W5500. Power-wise, this board comes with a dedicated voltage regulator so it can be used with either 3.3V or 5V. The Mini W5500 is lacking this voltage regulator and requires a 3.3V power supply.
The W5500 boards require a power supply capable of at least 200mA.
Interface
The boards use the SPI interface.
Operating Voltage
The board comes with a dedicated 3.3V and 5V pin and an internal voltage regulator.
This board can be supplied with either 3.3V or 5V (use the appropriate pin). Internally, the board uses 3.3V. The SPI data pins are 5V tolerant.
Specs
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 3.3V or 5V |
| Frequency | 80MHz |
| Cache Buffer | 32KB |
| Speed | 10/100MBps |
| Current | 200mA |
| Chip Set | W5500 |
| Size | 55x29x24mm |
Pins
The board comes with 5x2 connectors that are labeled on the back side:
| Pin | Left | Right |
|---|---|---|
| 1,2 | SCLK | GND |
| 3,4 | CS | INT |
| 5,6 | MOSI | RST |
| 7,8 | MISO | GND |
| 9,10 | 3.3V | 5V |
RST is the reset pin (low active).
Data Sheets
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(content created Apr 11, 2024)