Product Overview
The LAN9253-I/R4X from Microchip Technology is a 2/3-port EtherCAT slave controller with dual integrated 100BASE-TX PHYs, 8K DPRAM, 8 FMMUs, and 8 SyncManagers. It supports SPI/SQI, HBI, and Digital I/O interfaces in QFN-64.
Key Specifications
| EtherCAT Ports | 2/3 (dual integrated PHY + 1 MII) |
| PHY Speed | 100BASE-TX |
| DPRAM | 8 KB |
| FMMUs | 8 |
| SyncManagers | 8 |
| Distributed Clocks | 64-bit |
| Host Interface | SPI/SQI, HBI, Digital I/O |
| Supply | 3.0-3.6V (1.2V internal) |
| Temp | -40 to 85C (I grade) |
| Package | QFN-64 |
Features
- 2/3-port EtherCAT slave controller with dual integrated PHYs
- 8K DPRAM, 8 FMMUs, 8 SyncManagers
- Optimized EtherCAT cycle time: 76.9us
- HP Auto-MDIX support
- SPI/SQI for low pin-count host interface
- HBI for high-speed asynchronous bus
- Digital I/O mode (16 I/O) for simple modules
- Integrated 1.2V regulator for single 3.3V operation
- 25MHz clock daisy chain between devices
- EEPROM emulation support
Applications
- Motor and motion control
- Data acquisition systems
- Factory and process automation
- Communication modules
- Power grid automation
- Building automation
- Hydraulic and pneumatic valve systems