LAN91C96I-MS
LAN91C96I-MS - 10Mbps Full-Duplex Ethernet Controller | Microchip
The Microchip Technology LAN91C96I-MS is a non-PCI single-chip Ethernet controller with a 10 Mbps 10BASE-T PHY, parallel host interface, integrated packet RAM, and 100-pin QFP package. It supports full-duplex switched Ethernet, independent transmit and receive operations, Magic Packet wake-up, optical-fiber support, programmable LED indication, and a low-power mode. The device operates from 3.3 V and is specified for industrial temperatures from -40°C to +85°C.
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.
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