LAN91C96I-MS - 10Mbps Full-Duplex Ethernet Controller | Microchip
Teilenummer: LAN91C96I-MS ✓ AktivLAN91C96I-MS Übersicht
An Ethernet controller is a network interface semiconductor that connects an embedded host bus to physical-layer hardware. This device integrates MAC functions, the 10BASE-T physical layer, and packet RAM on one VLSI chip. It combines Local Bus, PCMCIA, and Motorola 68000 bus interfaces, allowing it to serve legacy embedded systems, embedded controllers, industrial equipment, and network-interface subsystems without requiring a separate Ethernet PHY.
The LAN91C96I-MS supports full-duplex switched Ethernet at 10 Mbps and provides independent transmit and receive operations. Its enhanced transmit queue helps the host organize frames for serial transmission, while packet RAM reduces the amount of external buffering required. Additional network functions include Magic Packet, programmable LED indication, support for optical-fiber links, and a low-power operating mode for power-sensitive embedded designs.
The parallel interface connects the controller to a host processor through a structured register and buffer architecture. Local Bus compatibility is important because the Microchip LAN91C96i family is designed to be 100% pin and software compatible with the LAN91C92 and LAN91C94 when operating in Local Bus mode. This compatibility can simplify firmware maintenance when moving between qualified LAN91C-family controller designs without changing the established host-side software model.
Typical uses include embedded data acquisition, legacy industrial controllers, print systems, point-of-sale terminals, embedded gateways, and equipment requiring a 10BASE-T network node. The integrated PHY simplifies the board-level network section, while the parallel host interface suits processors that do not include a dedicated Ethernet media-access controller. The 100-pin QFP package also provides ample signal access for host-bus, memory, clock, interrupt, and network connectivity.
Designers should account for all power, ground, clock, reset, interrupt, transmit, and receive connections in the manufacturer pin-description table. PCB placement should keep the 10BASE-T network section away from high-speed or high-current switching circuitry, while providing a low-impedance return path for the interface and supply pins. Software configuration should use the documented register definitions and account for the controller's independent transmit and receive operation.
This product page combines the manufacturer architecture description, distributor package information, compatibility information, and practical selection guidance. It also identifies same-package family alternatives and explains where package, temperature, or ordering-option differences require engineering review before a replacement is approved.
Drop-in-Alternativen für LAN91C96I-MS – gleiches Gehäuse, Pin-kompatibel. Bauteile mit anderem Gehäuse, die eine PCB-Überarbeitung erfordern, sind ausgeschlossen.
Varianten dieser Serie
Modelle derselben Serie, die drop-in-kompatibel sind mit LAN91C96I-MS (gleiche Bauform und Footprint) – abweichend in Device Type, Ethernet Speed, Host Interface, Operating Temperature.
LAN91C96I-MU
✅ Drop-InPreis auf Anfrage
Datenblatt ansehen →LAN91C96-MS
✅ Drop-InPreis auf Anfrage
Datenblatt ansehen →LAN91C92
✅ Drop-In📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)
LAN91C94
✅ Drop-In📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)
SMC91C100
✅ Drop-In📋 Referenzalternative (nicht im Katalog)
LAN91C96I-MS Technische Daten
| Device Type | Non-PCI single-chip full-duplex Ethernet controller |
| Ethernet Speed | 10 Mbps |
| Physical Layer | 10BASE-T PHY |
| Host Interface | Parallel interface |
| Versorgungsspannung | 3.3 V |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Betriebstemperatur | -40°C to +85°C |
| Gehäuse | 100-pin QFP, 14 mm x 20 mm |
| Pin-Anzahl | 100 pins |
| Montageart | Surface mount |
| Duplex Support | Full duplex |
| Bus Interfaces | Local Bus, PCMCIA, and Motorola 68000 |
| Integrated Memory | Packet RAM |
| Wake-Up Feature | Magic Packet |
| LED Control | Programmable LED indication |
| Power Management | Low-power mode |
| Fiber Support | Optical-fiber support |
LAN91C96I-MS 100-pin qfp, 14 mm x 20 mm Pinbelegungsleitfaden
Pinbelegung für LAN91C96I-MS (100-pin qfp, 14 mm x 20 mm-Gehäuse). Pin-Nummerierung, Funktionen und Anschlussdiagramme sind im Herstellerdatenblatt definiert. Entnehmen Sie diesem den genauen Footprint und Lötrichtlinien.
Keine detaillierten Pinbelegungsdaten verfügbar für LAN91C96I-MS.
Siehe die Datenblatt für die vollständige Pin-Konfiguration.
Typische Anwendungen
LAN91C96I-MS ist geeignet für 6 Anwendungs: Legacy Industrial Ethernet Node, Embedded Data Acquisition Controller, Point-of-Sale and Terminal Equipment, Embedded Gateway and Protocol Bridge, Print System and Office Equipment, Low-Power Embedded Network Appliance.
Legacy Industrial Ethernet Node
The LAN91C96I-MS fits legacy industrial controllers that require a 10 Mbps network node and a parallel host interface rather than a modern serial Ethernet MAC. Its integrated 10BASE-T PHY and packet RAM reduce the number of external network components, while the -40°C to +85°C rating supports industrial equipment. Use the documented Local Bus interface and independent transmit and receive functions to connect the controller to a processor, then isolate the network magnetics and connector from high-energy switching circuitry.
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Embedded Data Acquisition Controller
The LAN91C96I-MS is suitable for measurement and data-acquisition equipment that must transfer records over 10BASE-T while retaining a processor-centric parallel bus. Packet RAM provides buffering inside the controller, and the enhanced transmit queue helps organize outbound frames. The 10 Mbps rate is adequate for supervisory data, configuration transfer, and periodic status exchange rather than continuous high-bandwidth payload streaming. System designers should size the network path and host DMA behavior around the controller's documented throughput and buffering architecture.
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Point-of-Sale and Terminal Equipment
The LAN91C96I-MS can support legacy point-of-sale terminals, transaction equipment, and service computers that need a simple 10 Mbps Ethernet path. Its integrated MAC, PHY, and packet memory allow a host processor to communicate through a parallel bus without a separate network controller. Magic Packet provides a network wake-up mechanism, while programmable LED indication can report link or activity conditions. The 100-pin QFP footprint requires more PCB area than compact contemporary controllers but fits established motherboard designs with adequate routing resources.
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Embedded Gateway and Protocol Bridge
The LAN91C96I-MS can serve as the Ethernet side of an embedded protocol bridge when the gateway must preserve an established parallel-bus architecture. The controller's Local Bus compatibility and integrated packet RAM allow the host processor to manage protocol translation without adding a separate 10BASE-T PHY. Full-duplex switched Ethernet and independent transmit and receive operations improve responsiveness for bidirectional traffic. Firmware validation should confirm address mapping, interrupt latency, and buffer-management behavior before deployment.
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Print System and Office Equipment
The LAN91C96I-MS is applicable to legacy print systems and office peripherals that use an embedded processor and require 10BASE-T connectivity. The parallel host interface supports a direct processor-oriented architecture, while the integrated PHY reduces external circuitry around the network path. A 10 Mbps link is generally adequate for job submission, status reporting, and configuration traffic rather than large file transfers. The design should provide the required clocks, resets, interrupts, and magnetics interface exactly as specified in the manufacturer documentation.
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Low-Power Embedded Network Appliance
The LAN91C96I-MS fits established embedded appliances that need a wired 10 Mbps interface and a low-power operating state. Its low-power mode can reduce activity when the application does not require continuous network processing, while Magic Packet supports remote activation over Ethernet. The integrated PHY and packet RAM also reduce external component count. Designers should validate wake-up behavior, regulator headroom, and cable-link performance in the final enclosure, since low-power transitions and connector isolation can affect real-world availability.
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Zusammenfassung der empfohlenen Produkte
Technische Referenzdaten für LAN91C96I-MS – Vergleich, Designhinweise und Compliance-Informationen.
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Vergleich mit Alternativen
| Parameter | Dieses Produkt | LAN91C96I-MU | LAN91C96 | LAN91C92 | LAN91C94 | SMC91C100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 100-pin QFP, 14 mm x 20 mm | 100-pin QFP, 14 mm x 20 mm | 100-pin QFP, 14 mm x 20 mm | 100-pin QFP, 14 mm x 20 mm | 100-pin QFP, 14 mm x 20 mm | 100-pin QFP |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Device Type | Non-PCI single-chip full-duplex Ethernet controller | Non-PCI 10 Mbps Ethernet MAC | VLSI Ethernet controller | LAN91C-family Ethernet controller | LAN91C-family Ethernet controller | Fast Ethernet controller |
| Ethernet Speed | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps |
| Physical Layer | 10BASE-T PHY | 10BASE-T | 10BASE-T | 10BASE-T | 10BASE-T | 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX |
| Host Interface | Parallel Local Bus, PCMCIA, and Motorola 68000 interfaces | Parallel interface | Local Bus, PCMCIA, and Motorola 68000 | Local Bus mode compatible | Local Bus mode compatible | Parallel interface |
Wichtigste Unterscheidungsmerkmale
- Single-chip integration (vs. SMC91C100)
- Documented Local Bus migration path (vs. LAN91C92)
- Full-duplex switched operation (vs. LAN91C94)
- Integrated management features (vs. LAN91C96)
Designhinweise
Use the manufacturer pin-description table and layout guidance as the controlling PCB references. Place the 10BASE-T network section away from switching regulators, relays, and high-speed digital return currents. Provide a continuous ground reference beneath the parallel host-bus area and route clock and reset signals away from magnetics-related switching nodes. The 14 mm by 20 mm, 100-pin footprint requires careful escape routing from the fine-pitch perimeter.
Review the datasheet requirements for clock source, reset timing, interrupt timing, and host-bus signals before fixing the system timing budget. LAN91C96i-family compatibility is specifically documented for Local Bus mode, so any use of PCMCIA or Motorola 68000 operation must follow the corresponding interface chapter. Validate read, write, arbitration, and interrupt behavior at the intended host clock rather than assuming identical timing across every family member.
Plan the 3.3 V supply around the controller's digital and analog requirements, including local decoupling at the associated power pins. Keep the Ethernet physical-layer supply and network magnetics on a clean return path, and provide isolation consistent with the installation environment. Low-power mode can reduce current during idle periods, but wake-up behavior should be tested under realistic cable, connector, and temperature conditions.
Do not substitute the controller solely because another LAN91C part has a similar 100-pin package. The manufacturer documents 100% pin and software compatibility with LAN91C92 and LAN91C94 specifically in Local Bus mode. Confirm the ordering suffix, temperature grade, clock arrangement, Magic Packet behavior, LED functions, and optical-fiber feature set. This check also prevents an SMC91C100 migration from unintentionally changing the supported network speed and firmware model.
Compliance-Informationen
No explicit RoHS, REACH, AEC-Q100, lead-free, halogen-free, or conflict-minerals declaration was identified for the exact ordering code. Confirm compliance with the manufacturer product page before using the component in a regulated application.
