WIZnet, the leading expert in providing embedded networking solutions, supplies Ethernet communication-related Hardware TCP/IP chips, modules and Wi-Fi modules. During the great influence of the global Open Source Hardware trend, our W5100 was chosen as Arduino’s Ethernet solution in 2008; and we develop as well as supply other various Shield products that offer Ethernet and Wi-Fi Internet capabilities. This post will introduce the various types of Shield products provided here at WIZnet.
1. Arduino Compatible Platform
The first platform that comes to mind with ‘Open Source Hardware’ is most likely Arduino. As stated, the W5100 is already being used for Arduino Ethernet Shield along with for Arduino Ethernet board but WIZnet recently launched new products including WizFi Shield, which are W5500 and W5200 based Ethernet Shields with Wi-Fi capabilities, to inspire even more Open Hardware innovators.
First, there are 3 kinds of Shields with Ethernet capabilities.
ioShield-A (based on W5500)
W5500-EVB
W5200 Ethernet Shield
Next, there are 2 types of Shields with added on Wi-Fi capabilities. Both products can SPI Interface with Arduino Uno board.
WizFi Shield (WizFi210)
WizFi250-EVB
2. TI and Renesas Platform Compatible Shield
As the Open Source Hardware trend quickly spread internationally, main MCU vendors also started supplying Open Hardware Platforms- TI MSP430 base LaunchPad Board and Japanese Renesas GR-Kurumi Board are examples of such platforms. Now to add on Ethernet capabilities to these boards, the two below types of Shields can be used.
ioShield-L (LaunchPad)
ioShield-K (GR-Kurumi)