Summary of Renesas Develops RJ45 Ethernet Socket With Entire Ethernet Controller Embedded Into It
Renesas Electronics introduced the I-RJ45, an intelligent industrial Ethernet module combining single or dual RJ45 ports with embedded software for seamless protocol integration. Designed for sensors, gateways, and remote I/O, it supports various network applications. The solution features a general API for easy connection to Renesas ASSP solutions and includes a development kit compatible with Arduino and Pmod interfaces, significantly reducing prototyping time for system manufacturers.
Parts used in the I-RJ45 Industrial Ethernet Module:
- RJ45 connector (single or dual-port)
- Embedded software supporting multiple industrial Ethernet protocol stacks
- Sample codes and frameworks
- General Application Programmable Interface (API)
- RX64M microcontroller (MCU) Group (for single-port version)
- R-IN32M3 industrial Ethernet communication chip (for dual-port version)
- Adapter board (in solution kit)
- Arduino interface (in solution kit)
- Pmod interface (in solution kit)
- Renesas Synergy development boards
- Renesas RX development boards
- Quick start-up guide
- USB cable
- CD with software and documentation
Renesas Electronics Corporation, a significant supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced its latest industrial Ethernet module solution, the I-RJ45. It combines a single- or dual-port RJ45 connector and simplifies integration for industrial Ethernet by supporting various industrial network applications including sensors and transmitters, gateways, operator terminals and remote I/O.
This new device is an intelligent RJ45 module that comes with specialized embedded software that supports multiple industrial Ethernet protocol stacks. The software package and sample codes provide system manufacturers with a complete set of tools and frameworks to build their application. This helps to prototype systems, reducing the time needed for industrial network protocol integration. The modules are 50 x 17.5 x 12mm (single) and 50 x 35 x 12mm (dual).
With a general Application Programmable Interface (API), the application can easily be connected to the protocol software. It offers a seamless integration path to other Renesas ASSP solutions. The single-port version of the RJ45 module is based on the RX64M microcontroller (MCU) Group and the dual-port module solution includes the R-IN32M3 industrial Ethernet communication chip.
Renesas also offers a solution kit version of the module that consists of a single or dual-port industrial Ethernet module attached to an adapter board for development. This adapter board enhances the module to connect with Arduino and Pmod interfaces, which enables it to connect to other Renesas MCU development boards including Renesas Synergy™ and RX. The Ethernet module solution kit also includes a quick start-up guide, a USB cable and a CD with software and documentation.
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- What is the I-RJ45 module?
It is an intelligent RJ45 module from Renesas that combines a single or dual-port connector with specialized embedded software to simplify industrial Ethernet integration. - Can the module support multiple industrial network applications?
Yes, it supports various applications including sensors, transmitters, gateways, operator terminals, and remote I/O. - How does the module reduce prototyping time?
The provided software package and sample codes offer a complete set of tools and frameworks to build applications quickly. - What microcontroller is used in the single-port version?
The single-port version is based on the RX64M microcontroller Group. - Which chip powers the dual-port module solution?
The dual-port module includes the R-IN32M3 industrial Ethernet communication chip. - Does the solution kit connect to Arduino?
Yes, the adapter board in the solution kit enhances the module to connect with Arduino interfaces. - What components are included in the solution kit?
The kit includes a single or dual-port module, an adapter board, a quick start-up guide, a USB cable, and a CD with software and documentation. - Is there a way to connect to other Renesas MCU development boards?
Yes, the kit enables connections to Renesas Synergy and RX development boards via the adapter board.
