Adafruit Wiz5500 Ethernet Co-Processor Breakout Board
Add reliable wired Ethernet to your microcontroller project with the Adafruit Wiz5500 Ethernet Breakout Board. The WIZ5500 chip handles TCP/IP over SPI, letting you skip the hassle of WiFi passwords and antennas for a fast, dependable network connection.
The breakout includes full level shifting for 3V or 5V microcontrollers, and the RJ-45 jack features built-in link and activity LEDs. Compatible with both the Arduino Ethernet library and CircuitPython, it performs DHCP setup automatically within seconds of connection. If you're working with Feather boards, also check out the Adafruit Ethernet FeatherWing.
Key Features
- WIZ5500 Ethernet Co-Processor – Hardware TCP/IP stack with SPI interface
- RJ-45 Jack with LEDs – Built-in link and activity indicator lights
- 3V & 5V Compatible – Onboard level shifting for broad microcontroller support
- Arduino & CircuitPython Support – Standard Ethernet library with automatic DHCP
- SPI Communication – Single CS pin plus SPI for simple wiring
- Breadboard Friendly – Includes header for easy prototyping
Ideal For
- IoT projects requiring wired network reliability
- Industrial automation and monitoring systems
- Network-connected data loggers
- Projects where WiFi is unavailable or unreliable
Package Contents
- 1× Adafruit Wiz5500 Ethernet Breakout Board (assembled and tested)
- 1× Header strip (requires soldering)
Note: Ethernet cable not included. This board does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE), but a PoE splitter can be used to add PoE capability.
Resources
The Adafruit Wiz5500 Ethernet Co-Processor Breakout Board appears in the following collections:
SKU AF-6348
by Little Bird
