The Review of W5500 Hardwired TCP IP Embedded Ethernet Controller

The W5500 chip is a Hardwired TCP/IP integrated Ethernet controller that makes it easier for embedded systems to connect to the Internet. W5500  allows customers to integrate Internet access into their applications using a single chip that includes a TCP/IP stack, a 10/100 Ethernet MAC, and a PHY.

The W5500 is ideal for consumers that require reliable internet connectivity, as it combines TCP  /IP Stack, 10/100 Ethernet MAC, and PHY on a single chip, TCP, UDP, IPv4, ICMP, ARP, IGMP, and PPPoE are all supported by the hardwired TCP/IP stack, which has been demonstrated in several applications over the years. The data transmission memory of the W5500  is a 32Kbyte internal buffer.

W5500 Pinout

W5500 Symbol

W5500 Footprint

W5500 3D Model

W5500 Block Diagram

WIZnet W5500 technical specifications, attributes, parameters and parts with similar specifications to WIZnet W5500.

• Not support IP Fragmentation 

• Supports Power-down mode

• Supports Wake on LAN over UDP 

• Supports the following Hardwired TCP/IP Protocols: TCP.  UDP.  ICMP.   IPv4.  ARP, IGMP.   PPPoE 

• Supports 8 independent sockets simultaneously

• Supports High-Speed Serial Peripheral Interface  (SPI MODE 0, 3)

• Internal 32Kbytes Memory for Tx/Rx Buffers

• 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet PHY  embedded

• Support Auto-Negotiation (Full and half-duplex, 10 and 100-based)

• 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)

• Factory and Building Automation

• Medical Monitoring Equipment 

• Embedded Servers

• 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

W5500 is less expensive, performs better, and has eight sockets. As a result, the W5500 is a better choice for a web server. However, if RST packets are a serious concern, the W5100 might be a decent choice.

W5500 Dimensions

WIZnet is a private, fabless semiconductor company founded in Korea in 1998. Products include an Internet Processor, the iMCU™, which is specialized by TOE (TCP/IP Offload Engine) technology, based on a unique patented fully hardwired   TCP  /IP. The iMCU is aimed at Embedded Internet Devices in a wide variety of applications, segmented both locally and regionally.