Microchip USB to Ethernet Evaluation Board for LAN9512, EVB9512

The Microchip EVB9512 is a comprehensive customer evaluation platform designed to demonstrate the capabilities of the LAN9512 high-speed USB 2.0 to 10/100 Ethernet hub controller. This board integrates a two-port USB hub with a high-performance Ethernet controller, providing a seamless bridge between USB interfaces and wired networking. It supports both bus-powered and self-powered modes, featuring onboard LEDs for link activity and a GPIO header for versatile hardware interfacing and rapid prototyping.

Why Should You Buy the Product?

This Microchip EVB9512 evaluation kit accelerates development time for engineers integrating USB-to-Ethernet connectivity. It offers a proven reference design that ensures high-speed data throughput and robust electrical protection for new projects.

• Simplifies the complex integration of Ethernet and USB hub functionalities.
• Onboard EEPROM allows for automatic loading of custom USB descriptors and MAC addresses.

Feature Highlights & Applications Areas

• Key Features
• Utilises the LAN9512 High-Speed USB 2.0 to 10/100 Ethernet controller.
• Two Type A downstream USB ports and one Type B upstream port.
• Integrated RJ-45 Ethernet jack with magnetic isolation and status LEDs.
• Supports 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX with HP Auto-MDIX.
• Access to general-purpose I/O (GPIO) signals via a dedicated header.
• Uses
• Prototyping for embedded systems requiring wired network access.
• Developing USB-to-Ethernet dongles or industrial networking adapters.
• Testing connectivity solutions for thin clients and set-top boxes.
• Educational tool for learning USB-to-Ethernet bridge architecture.

For more information please check the datasheets.