WIZnet Success Stroies : MikroE ETH WIZ 3 CLICK
MikroE’s ETH WIZ 3 CLICK is a module developed to enable the use of the W55RP20 chip on the mikroBUS platform.
Mikro E
product Used:W55RP20
Industry:Industrial Automation
ETH WIZ3 Click
1. Overview
In embedded systems, implementing both wired network connectivity and application processing typically requires combining multiple components such as an MCU, an Ethernet controller, and external memory. This approach increases hardware design complexity and adds additional overhead to system integration and development.
ETH WIZ 3 Click, developed by MikroElektronika (MikroE), is a Click board™ based on WIZnet’s W55RP20 chip that integrates Ethernet connectivity and MCU functionality into a single module. This allows developers to reduce hardware complexity and network implementation effort, enabling faster and more efficient development of embedded applications.
This article introduces the architecture, key features, and application scenarios of the ETH WIZ 3 Click.
2. What is ETH WIZ 3 Click?
ETH WIZ 3 Click is an embedded Ethernet Click board based on WIZnet’s W55RP20, integrating networking functionality and application processing into a single solution.
- W55RP20-based integrated Ethernet and MCU architecture
- Dual-core MCU (RP2040) for application processing
- Hardware TCP/IP stack for stable network communication
- RJ45 interface for wired Ethernet connectivity
- mikroBUS™ interface for easy system expansion
3. Key Components and Features
3.1 W55RP20-Based Integrated Architecture
ETH WIZ 3 Click is built around the W55RP20 chip, which integrates an Ethernet controller and MCU into a single package.
- Hardware TCP/IP-based network processing
- Dual-core MCU (RP2040) for application execution
- Reduced need for external Ethernet controllers and additional components
- This integrated architecture simplifies system design and improves development efficiency.
3.2 Reliable Ethernet Communication
The W55RP20 processes key network protocols using a hardware TCP/IP stack.
- Support for TCP, UDP, ICMP, and ARP protocols
- Reduced MCU workload
- Stable and predictable network operation
3.3 Click board™ Standard and Expandability
- Compatibility with mikroBUS™-based systems
- Easy integration with various embedded platforms
- Support for rapid prototyping
3.4 Rich Software Support
- MikroSDK driver support
- Ready-to-use example code for quick testing
- Compatibility with various MCU platforms (ARM, PIC, AVR, etc.)
- Application guides for multiple MCU platforms via EmbeddedWiki
4. Application Scenarios
ETH WIZ 3 Click is suitable for the following applications:
- Ethernet-based embedded application development
- Wired transmission of sensor data
- IoT gateways and remote monitoring systems
- Rapid prototyping and Proof of Concept (PoC) development
It is particularly useful for projects that require both networking and application processing, or where development time is limited.
5. Advantages of WIZnet-Based Solutions
The key strength of ETH WIZ 3 Click lies in WIZnet’s hardware TCP/IP technology and integrated architecture.
- Predictable network performance based on hardware TCP/IP
- Reduced MCU workload, enabling focus on application logic
- Lower system complexity through integration
- Proven reliability in various industrial environments
WIZnet has extensive experience in hardware TCP/IP-based Ethernet solutions and provides long-term product availability and technical support.
These advantages are critical for industrial networking equipment, IoT systems, and applications requiring long-term stable operation.
6. Conclusion
ETH WIZ 3 Click is a practical and efficient embedded solution that integrates Ethernet communication and application processing into a single module.
This integrated architecture reduces hardware complexity and network implementation effort, enabling faster and more reliable system design from the early stages of development.
With WIZnet’s proven hardware TCP/IP technology and stable Ethernet communication performance, it supports reliable data transmission across various industrial and IoT applications.
For developers who need to quickly implement Ethernet-based embedded systems, ETH WIZ 3 Click serves as an effective starting point and a practical solution.