W5500 Ethernet with POE IoT Board – Arduino Compatible

The W5500 Ethernet with POE IoT Board is a useful mainboard compatible with Arduino shields and sensors. Based on the ATmega32u4 and W5500 Ethernet chips, this IoT board can provide your projects with internet capabilities for all kinds of IoT applications. Building smart home devices is always a fun DIY project to tackle, and a good Ethernet connection can link your devices together into a greater system.

When compared to the previous W5200 shield, this W5500 Ethernet Board for Arduino boosts its performance with a power over Ethernet power supply and WOL mode. The onboard circuits provide POE voltage stabilisation, SD card support, and Leonardo unit control. The compact layout and 4-layer wiring are your solution for a space-conscious design that’s not bogged down by stacking shields on top of your Arduino board. The system’s reliable power switching, and intelligent PD power chip allow for more function.

The W5500 chip itself is the Ethernet controller that provides easy internet connectivity to embedded systems such as the TCP/IP stack, 10/100 Ethernet MAC, and PHY. The WIZnet’s hardwired TCP/IP supports many protocols for you to take advantage of. An SPI allows you to easily integrate with an external MCU. Reducing power consumption, the W5500 features the WOL and power-down modes while maintaining high-speed network communication.

Additional Resources:

• For more insights, information and other resources on this fantastic module, be sure to check out the official W5500 Ethernet IoT Board Wiki page.

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