ENC28J60T-I/ML Microchip Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat No-Lead) In Stock

ENC28J60T-I/ML is a standalone 10BASE-T Ethernet controller from Microchip with integrated MAC and PHY layers and 8KB on-chip SRAM buffer. Features SPI interface up to 10 MHz, full-duplex and half-duplex operation, and hardware CRC support in a 28-pin VQFN package. Available from $2.80 in stock with worldwide shipping.

ACTIVEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026
Package / Visual Reference
ENC28J60T-I/MLQuad Flat No-Lead
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Microchip
Package
Quad Flat No-Lead
Pin Count
28
Lifecycle
ACTIVE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Price
From $3.0600(MOQ 1)
Temp Range
-40.0°C to 85.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

What are the key features of ENC28J60T-I/ML?

  • Integrated MAC and PHY in a single IC adds 10BASE-T Ethernet to any SPI-equipped microcontroller without external PHY or transformer driver
  • 8KB on-chip SRAM receive/transmit buffer enables multi-packet buffering at 10 Mbps without requiring external memory
  • SPI bus interface running up to 10 MHz allows connection to low-cost 8-bit MCUs including PIC, AVR, and STM8 families

What is ENC28J60T-I/ML used for?

ENC28J60T-I/ML is widely used to add Ethernet connectivity to embedded systems based on 8-bit or 16-bit microcontrollers that lack a built-in Ethernet peripheral, including Arduino Uno shields, PIC-based data loggers, and STM8-based building automation nodes. Its SPI-only interface simplifies integration into MCU designs where spare GPIO pins are limited, requiring only 4 wires — MOSI, MISO, SCK, and CS — to establish a full TCP/IP stack connection. The 28-pin VQFN package suits compact PCB layouts for smart meters, environmental sensors, and low-cost industrial Ethernet bridges.

What are the specifications of ENC28J60T-I/ML?

Pbfree CodeYes
Manufacturer Package CodeVQFN-28
Factory Lead Time6Weeks
YTEOL8
Boundary ScanNO
Bus CompatibilitySPI
Clock Frequency-Max25MHz
Communication ProtocolASYNC, BIT; ETHERNET
Data Transfer Rate-Max1.25MBps
JESD-30 CodeS-PQCC-N28
JESD-609 Codee3
Low Power ModeYES
Number of Serial I/Os1
On Chip Data RAM Width8
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeLCC28,.24SQ,25
Package ShapeSQUARE
Package StyleCHIP CARRIER, VERY THIN PROFILE, HEAT SINK/SLUG
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260
Qualification StatusNot Qualified
RAM (words)8192
Screening LevelTS 16949
Supply Current-Max180mA
Supply Voltage-Max3.6V
Supply Voltage-Min3.1V
Supply Voltage-Nom3.3V
Surface MountYES
TechnologyCMOS
Temperature GradeINDUSTRIAL
Terminal FinishMatte Tin (Sn)
Terminal FormNO LEAD
Terminal Pitch0.65mm
Terminal PositionQUAD
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)40
uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs TypeSERIAL IO/COMMUNICATION CONTROLLER, LAN
PackageQuad Flat No-Lead

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
Moisture Sensitivity LevelMSL 1
ECCNEAR99
HTS Code8542.39.00.01
Country of OriginPhilippines, Thailand

Where can I find the ENC28J60T-I/ML datasheet?

ENC28J60T-I/ML Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Microchip

What are equivalent replacements for ENC28J60T-I/ML?

Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for ENC28J60T-I/ML:

ENC28J60-I/MLMicrochip Technology Inc LAN

Controller, 1 Channel(s), 1.25MBps, CMOS

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much on-chip buffer memory does ENC28J60T-I/ML provide, and how does it affect packet handling in a TCP/IP stack?

ENC28J60T-I/ML integrates 8KB of on-chip SRAM that is partitioned between transmit and receive buffers under firmware control. A typical allocation of 6KB receive / 2KB transmit allows the device to hold 4 to 5 standard 1500-byte Ethernet frames before the host MCU services the interrupt, preventing dropped packets during brief CPU busy intervals. This 8KB buffer is sufficient for uIP or lwIP TCP/IP stacks running HTTP on an 8MHz PIC MCU without external memory.

What SPI clock speed does ENC28J60T-I/ML support, and which microcontroller families can interface with it directly?

ENC28J60T-I/ML supports an SPI clock frequency up to 10 MHz in Mode 0,0 and Mode 1,1 configurations. This is compatible with hardware SPI peripherals on PIC, AVR, STM8, STM32, and ESP8266 microcontrollers, all of which can reach at least 10 MHz SPI without clock divider constraints. At 10 MHz SPI clock with overhead, achievable throughput is approximately 1.25 MBps, enough to sustain 10BASE-T Ethernet at line rate for small embedded web server applications.

For a compact IoT sensor PCB, what footprint does the 28-pin VQFN package of ENC28J60T-I/ML occupy and what clearance rules apply?

The VQFN-28 package measures 6mm x 6mm with 0.65mm pin pitch and an exposed ground pad underneath, giving a PCB land pattern footprint of approximately 36mm². Reflow soldering requires a solder paste stencil with 0.12mm apertures for the 0.65mm pitch pads and a central thermal pad opening for the exposed die pad. This small footprint allows ENC28J60T-I/ML to be placed adjacent to the host MCU within a 20mm x 20mm module area, enabling Ethernet-connected sensor nodes smaller than a matchbook.

How does ENC28J60T-I/ML compare to W5500 for a resource-constrained MCU project that needs a simpler software stack?

ENC28J60T-I/ML provides MAC and PHY only, requiring the host MCU to run a full software TCP/IP stack such as uIP consuming about 4KB Flash. W5500 integrates a hardware TCP/IP stack in the chip, offloading all protocol processing from the MCU but requiring only 256KB host Flash for socket API calls. For MCUs with under 32KB Flash such as ATmega328P, W5500's hardware stack may not fit alongside application code, making ENC28J60T-I/ML with a minimal uIP 4KB stack the lower-memory option for simple UDP data-logging applications.

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