Product Overview
The Microchip LAN9252TI/ML is a 2-port EtherCAT slave controller with integrated 10/100 Ethernet PHY in a 64-pin QFN (9×9 mm) package. It supports SPI/SQI and MII interfaces for host communication, and provides 16 configurable digital I/O pins for EtherCAT Digital I/O mode. The device operates from 1.8V to 3.3V with built-in JTAG and I2C interfaces for configuration. Supporting IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u standards with full/half duplex operation, it is rated for the industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
Key Specifications
| Ethernet Standard | IEEE 802.3/802.3u (10/100 Base-T/TX) |
| EtherCAT Ports | 2 (for daisy-chain topology) |
| Host Interface | SPI/SQI, MII, I2C, JTAG |
| Supply Voltage | 1.8V to 3.3V |
| Digital I/O | 16 configurable pins |
| Data Rate | 10/100 Mbps |
| Duplex | Full / Half |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Package | 64-QFN (9×9 mm) |
Features
- 2-port EtherCAT slave controller with integrated 10/100 PHY
- Dual EtherCAT ports for line or daisy-chain topology
- SPI/SQI slave interface for host processor communication
- 16 configurable digital I/O lines for EtherCAT Digital I/O mode
- Supports MII interface for external PHY connection
- I2C and JTAG interfaces for configuration and test
- Integrated 10/100 Ethernet PHY with HP Auto MDI/MDI-X
- SyncManager watchdog for safety-critical applications
- Distributed Clock support for precise synchronization
- On-chip EEPROM interface for EtherCAT configuration
Applications
- Industrial automation and process control
- EtherCAT I/O slave modules
- Servo drive and motor control interfaces
- Factory automation and robotics
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) expansion