Product Overview
The LAN9252TI/ML is a 2-port EtherCAT Slave Controller (ESC) from Microchip with integrated FIFOs and DMA, designed for real-time industrial Ethernet communication. It supports distributed clocks, FMMU mapping, and DC sync in a 64-pin QFN package.
Key Specifications
| Device Type | EtherCAT Slave Controller (ESC) |
| Ports | 2 (EtherCAT ports) |
| PHY Integration | 2 integrated 10/100 PHYs |
| Distributed Clocks | Yes |
| FMMU | Yes (flexible mapping) |
| SyncManager | Yes |
| Process Data RAM | On-chip |
| Host Interface | SPI, Parallel (8/16-bit), I2C |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3V (with 1.2V core) |
| Package | 64-QFN (9x9mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
Features
- 2-port EtherCAT slave with integrated PHYs
- Distributed clocks for precise synchronization
- Flexible FMMU mapping for bit/byte/word access
- Multiple host interfaces (SPI, parallel, I2C)
- Integrated FIFOs and DMA
- On-chip process data memory
- SyncManager for synchronized data exchange
Applications
- Industrial automation EtherCAT slaves
- Servo drive and motor controllers
- IO modules and fieldbus gateways
- Robotics and motion control
- Process control and instrumentation