W5500 Ethernet Module – SPI Interface Network Module

🖧 W5500 Ethernet Module – SPI Interface 🖧

The W5500 Ethernet module is a high-performance network controller with a built-in TCP/IP stack and a high-speed SPI interface. It is considered superior to the W5100, W5200, and USR-ES1 due to its higher efficiency and lower power consumption. Supporting up to 8 simultaneous sockets, it offers stable and reliable Ethernet connectivity, making it ideal for IoT projects, small servers, and embedded networked systems. Fully compatible with Arduino, STM32, ESP32, and other microcontrollers.

✅ Specifications:

• Main Chip: W5500 Ethernet Controller.
• Interface: SPI (up to 80MHz).
• Supported Protocols: TCP, UDP, IPv4, ICMP, ARP, IGMP, PPPoE.
• Connections (Sockets): 8 simultaneous.
• Internal Buffer: 32KB RAM.
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V (5V tolerant I/O pins).
• Power Consumption: Lower than W5100/W5200.
• Network Speed: 10/100Mbps Ethernet.
• Connector: RJ45 with built-in magnetics.
• Protection: Auto Negotiation & Auto MDI/MDIX supported.
• Module Size: ~55 × 32 mm.
• Approximate Weight: 15 g.

🔹 Key Features:

✔ Superior performance and efficiency compared to W5100/W5200/USR-ES1.

✔ High-speed SPI interface for fast integration.

✔ Supports 8 TCP/UDP connections simultaneously.

✔ Compatible with Arduino, STM32, ESP32, and other MCUs.

✔ Low power consumption for continuous operation.

✔ Ideal for stable and secure wired Ethernet applications.

📌 Common Applications:

• IoT projects with Ethernet connectivity.
• Industrial control and smart systems.
• Hosting small web servers on Arduino or STM32.
• Network monitoring and control devices.
• Robots and LAN-enabled devices.