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title: "WIZnet Success Stroies : MikroE ETH WIZ CLICK"
url: "https://maker.wiznet.io/Sunny_/projects/wiznet-success-stroies--mikroe/"
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author: "Sunny_"
author_url: "https://maker.wiznet.io/Sunny_/"
original_author: "sunny"
published: "2026-01-07"
language: "en"
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source: "WIZnet Makers (https://maker.wiznet.io/)"
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# WIZnet Success Stroies : MikroE ETH WIZ CLICK

> MikroE’s ETH WIZ CLICK is a module developed to enable the use of the W5500 chip on the mikroBUS platform.

Original author: sunny

## Article

MikroE

Product Used : W5500

Industry : Industrial Automation

### ETH WIZ Click – The Fastest Way to Add WIZnet Ethernet

#### 1. Overview

![](https://maker.wiznet.io/upload/ckeditor5/647244242%5F1767782804%2Epng)

Adding **Ethernet connectivity quickly and reliably** to embedded systems remains a key challenge. For MCU-based projects in particular, hardware design, TCP/IP stack implementation, and driver porting often consume significant time and resources.

**ETH WIZ Click** is a Click board™ by MikroElektronika (MikroE) that combines the **WIZnet Ethernet chip** with a standardized hardware interface, enabling developers to add Ethernet functionality easily and efficiently.

This article introduces the architecture, key features, and suitable use cases of ETH WIZ Click.

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### 2. What Is ETH WIZ Click?

![](https://maker.wiznet.io/upload/ckeditor5/647244242%5F1767782755%2Epng)

ETH WIZ Click is a Click board™ based on WIZnet’s hardware TCP/IP offload Ethernet controller.

SPI interface-based communication

Built-in hardware TCP/IP stack

Full compatibility with the MikroE Click ecosystem

With this approach, developers can **focus on application logic instead of network protocol implementation**.

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### 3. Key Components and Features

![](https://maker.wiznet.io/upload/ckeditor5/647244242%5F1767782827%2Epng)

**3.1 WIZnet Ethernet Chip**

ETH WIZ Click integrates a WIZnet Ethernet controller, offering the following advantages:

Hardware handling of major protocols such as TCP, UDP, ICMP, and ARP

Reduced MCU workload

Stable and predictable network communication

**3.2 Click board™ Standard Form Factor**

By following the MikroE Click board™ standard:

Immediate compatibility with a wide range of MikroE development boards

MCU-independent usage across different architectures

Rapid prototyping and evaluation

**3.3 Rich Software Support**

mikroSDK driver support

Quick testing with ready-to-use example code

Compatibility with various MCU families (ARM, PIC, AVR, etc.)

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## 4. Application Scenarios

![](https://maker.wiznet.io/upload/ckeditor5/647244242%5F1767782844%2Epng)

ETH WIZ Click is well suited for the following applications:

Ethernet connectivity for industrial sensors and controllers

Network-enabling existing serial or standalone devices

IoT gateways and data loggers

Education and Proof-of-Concept (PoC) projects

It is especially beneficial for **developers with limited Ethernet experience** or **projects with tight development schedules**.

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## 5. Advantages of WIZnet-Based Solutions

![](https://maker.wiznet.io/upload/ckeditor5/647244242%5F1767782867%2Epng)

The core strength of ETH WIZ Click lies in WIZnet’s hardware TCP/IP technology:

Predictable performance compared to software-based stacks

Minimal MCU resource usage

Proven stability in real-world and industrial deployments

These benefits are critical for industrial environments, commercial products, and systems requiring long-term operation.

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## 6. Conclusion

![](https://maker.wiznet.io/upload/ckeditor5/647244242%5F1767782888%2Epng)

ETH WIZ Click is a **practical solution for adding Ethernet functionality to MCU-based projects with minimal effort**.

By leveraging WIZnet’s proven hardware TCP/IP technology and the MikroE Click ecosystem, developers can build products faster and with greater reliability.

> * If you need Ethernet connectivity quickly, ETH WIZ Click is a highly realistic and effective choice.*
>
> ## References
>
> - [MikroE ETH WIZ Click product page](https://www.mikroe.com/eth-wiz-click)
>
> - [WIZnet official website](https://docs.wiznet.io/Product/Chip/Ethernet/W5500)
>
> - [MikroE Click board™ ecosystem overview](https://www.mikroe.com/eth-wiz-click)

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Source: https://maker.wiznet.io/Sunny_/projects/wiznet-success-stroies--mikroe/