ENC28J60T-I/SO 10BASE-T Ethernet Controller | Microchip Technology
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An Ethernet controller is a semiconductor that manages frame transmission, reception, buffering, packet filtering, and physical-layer signaling. The ENC28J60 family combines the functions of an Ethernet MAC, a 10BASE-T PHY, and an SPI host interface into one device. This integration reduces the number of external components required on a controller-based product while preserving a standardized communication path to the host processor.
The ENC28J60T-I/SO supports IEEE 802.3-compatible Ethernet operation and provides programmable packet filtering, multicast filtering, programmable LED indication, a wake-up function, and power-on reset. Its 8 Kbytes of dual-port buffer SRAM helps the controller manage incoming and outgoing Ethernet packets while the host processor communicates over SPI. These features make the device suitable for small embedded platforms where a full-size network interface would add unnecessary board area and system complexity.
Typical applications include VoIP terminals, industrial automation equipment, building automation controllers, home-control products, security systems, and instrumentation. The SPI host interface allows the device to be connected to microcontrollers and other embedded processors that can configure the Ethernet controller through registers and interrupt or polling mechanisms. The integrated PHY also simplifies the Ethernet magnetics and connector arrangement when implemented according to the manufacturer’s reference design.
The 3.3 V supply requirement, 10BASE-T data rate, 28-SOIC package, and integrated MAC/PHY architecture should be checked against the host processor’s I/O voltage, SPI timing, Ethernet magnetics, and isolation requirements. Because the Ethernet controller includes sensitive analog and digital functions, follow the manufacturer’s recommended decoupling, grounding, trace-routing, and magnetics-layout guidance. The device is also limited to 10BASE-T operation, so it should not be treated as a drop-in solution for 100BASE-TX or gigabit Ethernet designs.
This page combines the manufacturer’s product description, distributor package information, electrical limits, application guidance, and drop-in replacement analysis to help engineers evaluate the ENC28J60T-I/SO before schematic capture and PCB layout.
Alternativas drop-in para ENC28J60T-I/SO — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
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| Product Type | Stand-alone Ethernet controller |
| Ethernet Standard | IEEE 802.3 compatible |
| Taxa de dados | 10 Mbit/s |
| PHY | Integrated 10BASE-T PHY |
| MAC | Integrated Ethernet MAC |
| Host Interface | SPI |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3.1 V to 3.6 V |
| Corrente de alimentação | 160 mA |
| Packet Buffer SRAM | 8 Kbytes |
| Packet Filter | Programmable |
| Multicast Filtering | Supported |
| LED Indication | Programmable |
| Wake-Up Function | Supported |
| Power-On Reset | Supported |
| Contagem de pinos | 28 pins |
| Encapsulamento | 28-SOIC |
| Tipo de montagem | Surface Mount |
Guia de Configuração de Pinos do ENC28J60T-I/SO 28-soic
Configuração de pinos para ENC28J60T-I/SO (pacote 28-soic). A numeração dos pinos, funções e diagramas de conexão estão definidos no datasheet do fabricante. Consulte-o para o footprint exato e diretrizes de soldagem.
Nenhum dado detalhado de pinagem disponível para ENC28J60T-I/SO.
Consulte a ficha técnica para a configuração completa dos pinos.
Aplicações típicas
ENC28J60T-I/SO é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: VoIP Network Endpoint, Industrial Automation Controller, Building Automation Gateway, Home Control and IoT Node, Security and Surveillance Terminal, Ethernet Instrumentation.
VoIP Network Endpoint
The ENC28J60T-I/SO suits compact VoIP endpoints that need 10BASE-T connectivity through an embedded SPI host processor. Its integrated MAC and 10BASE-T PHY reduce the number of external network-interface devices, while the 8 Kbytes packet buffer supports Ethernet frame handling in a small embedded design. The 3.1 V to 3.6 V operating range fits 3.3 V systems. Confirm SPI timing, interrupt behavior, Ethernet magnetics, and the device’s 10 Mbit/s throughput against the endpoint’s voice and packet-traffic requirements before finalizing the interface.
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Industrial Automation Controller
For industrial automation equipment, the ENC28J60T-I/SO provides a compact 10BASE-T management or communication interface without requiring a separate Ethernet MAC or PHY. Its programmable packet filter and multicast filtering can reduce unwanted traffic reaching the host processor, while programmable LED indication supports local link and activity signaling. The 3.3 V supply and 10 Mbit/s rate are appropriate for configuration ports and supervisory networks. Confirm the exact temperature grade, electrical limits, isolation strategy, and industrial compliance requirements for the deployed equipment.
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Building Automation Gateway
The ENC28J60T-I/SO can serve as a low-cost Ethernet interface for building automation controllers, room controllers, and environmental-monitoring gateways. The integrated MAC and PHY simplify the board-level network path, while the SPI host interface allows a microcontroller to manage configuration, diagnostics, and packet traffic. Its 8 Kbytes of buffer RAM is useful for intermittent supervisory traffic. Validate the required operating-temperature range, Ethernet magnetics implementation, cable surge environment, and long-term availability before deploying the controller in building equipment.
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Home Control and IoT Node
A compact home-control node can use the ENC28J60T-I/SO to add wired Ethernet to a microcontroller-based product. The SPI connection keeps the host-side interface simple, and the integrated 10BASE-T PHY removes the need for a separate physical-layer device. Programmable filtering helps the host avoid unnecessary packet processing, while LED outputs can indicate link or activity status. Confirm that 10 Mbit/s is sufficient for the node, and use the manufacturer reference implementation for the Ethernet transformer, RJ45 arrangement, grounding, and high-impedance signal routing.
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Security and Surveillance Terminal
The ENC28J60T-I/SO is appropriate for low-bandwidth security terminals that need a wired network path for status reporting, configuration, or event notification. The integrated MAC and 10BASE-T PHY support a straightforward Ethernet implementation, and the SPI host interface can be shared with sensors or local actuators. Its packet buffer should be checked against burst traffic and multimedia streaming needs; applications carrying video or sustained high-volume data may require a faster Ethernet controller. Verify temperature performance and network-isolation requirements for the installed location.
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Ethernet Instrumentation
The ENC28J60T-I/SO can provide instrument-control and telemetry connectivity where a laboratory or industrial instrument already uses a microcontroller with SPI. The 3.3 V operating range, programmable packet filtering, and 8 Kbytes of Ethernet buffer support compact supervisory networking without a high-throughput network interface. Use the manufacturer reference design for the transformer and connector implementation, and carefully separate sensitive measurement grounds from Ethernet circuitry. Before selection, confirm that 10BASE-T throughput, latency, and environmental limits satisfy the measurement system requirements.
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Dados de referência de engenharia para ENC28J60T-I/SO — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | ENC28J60-I/SO | ENC28J60T/SO | ENC28J60T-I/SS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package | 28-SOIC | 28-SOIC - same | 28-SOIC - same | 28-SOIC target class; /SS normally denotes 28-SSOP - footprint verification required |
| Ethernet Speed | 10 Mbit/s | 10 Mbit/s | 10 Mbit/s | 10 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet Type | 10BASE-T | 10BASE-T | 10BASE-T | 10BASE-T |
| Host Interface | SPI | SPI | SPI | SPI |
| Packet Buffer SRAM | 8 Kbytes | 8 Kbytes | 8 Kbytes | 8 Kbytes |
| Integrated MAC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Packet Filtering | Programmable | Programmable | Programmable | Programmable |
Principais diferenciais
- Integrated Ethernet interface reduces external component count (vs ENC28J60-I/SO)
- Same 10BASE-T network performance in the primary 28-SOIC alternative (vs ENC28J60T/SO)
- Single-chip Ethernet path supports compact embedded designs (vs ENC28J60T-I/SS)
Notas de projeto
Route the ENC28J60T-I/SO Ethernet PHY section according to the manufacturer’s reference schematic and layout guidance. Keep the device-to-transformer and device-to-connector paths short, preserve the specified pair geometry where applicable, and provide a clean ground reference. The integrated PHY saves board area, but poor return-path continuity or mismatched routing can still degrade link reliability and electromagnetic performance.
Design the 3.3 V rail for the device’s stated 160 mA supply current plus host-interface and magnetics requirements. Place the required local bypass capacitors close to the supply and ground pins, using the values and layout specified by the manufacturer. Check startup current, cable insertion transients, and the operating voltage across 3.1 V to 3.6 V rather than assuming every 3.3 V rail can absorb the peak demand without margin.
Keep the SPI bus traces short and controlled, particularly when the host processor and Ethernet controller are on different boards. Use a continuous ground plane, avoid splits beneath the bus, and account for capacitance, clock polarity, and configured SPI mode in firmware. Ethernet signal routing and magnetics placement should remain physically separate from sensitive analog or high-speed host circuitry where practical.
Do not substitute a narrow SSOP package for the target 28-SOIC footprint without a PCB redesign, even when the ENC28J60 family shares the same core functions. Likewise, verify that an alternative retains the 3.1 V to 3.6 V supply range, 10BASE-T operation, SPI register compatibility, and required temperature grade. Confirm the complete pin description and package drawing in the manufacturer documentation before releasing a substitution to production.
Informações de conformidade
Compliance attributes are not stated in the verified product information and must be confirmed using the current manufacturer documentation.
