Microchip's Breakthrough: LAN9662 Industrial Gigabit Ethernet
In the ever-evolving landscape of industrial automation and digital transformation, the demand for scalable and standardized network solutions has surged. Responding to this need, Microchip Technology Inc. proudly introduces its latest innovation – the LAN9662 Gigabit Ethernet Switch.
Designed to cater to the requirements of automation manufacturers, the LAN9662 stands as a cutting-edge solution, featuring a quartet of ports, audio-video bridging capabilities, and the remarkable Audio Video Bridging/Time-Sensitive Networking (AVB/TSN) functionalities. This switch incorporates two integrated 10/100/1000BASE-T PHYs and boasts a robust 600 MHz Arm® Cortex®-A7 CPU subsystem.
Steering towards industrial Ethernet applications, the LAN9662 showcases its Real-Time Engine (RTE), a technology capable of real-time modification of Ethernet frames during transmission. The result is a significant enhancement in cycle data rates and a reduction in latency, making it an ideal choice for critical applications.
Aligned with vital industry standards like OPC Unified Architecture (OPC/UA) and PROFINET software protocol stack, the LAN9662 ensures deterministic communication capabilities that are paramount in industrial network applications.
According to Charles Forni, Vice President of Microchip's USB and Networking Business Unit, "The LAN9662 not only extends the capabilities of the LAN966x series but also presents a tangible solution for expanding network endpoints, seamlessly integrating TSN support. Our solution is bundled with comprehensive software support, empowering our customers to kickstart their designs while adhering to stringent industry standards."
The AN9662, with its two integrated PHYs, stands as a testament to its commitment to excellence, delivering exceptional performance with minimal latency. Its versatility is highlighted through its support for various daisy-chain topologies, making it an invaluable asset in applications involving motors, conveyors, and multi-axis robot controllers.
With support for multiple interfaces – up to two RGMII/RMII, two 1000BASE-X/SerDes/2.5GBASE-X/KX, and a Quad-SGMII/Quad-USGMII interface – the LAN9662's configurability provides designers with the flexibility to meet diverse physical layer or interconnect requirements.
Microchip's legacy in providing industrial-grade network solutions continues with the LAN9662, offering a comprehensive portfolio of robust, energy-efficient, and highly integrated products. These products incorporate deterministic switching and fault-tolerant redundancy features, streamlining the complexities of Ethernet deployments across a myriad of industrial applications.
