E a s y P I C P R O v 8 M a n u a l
P A G E 25
C O M M U N I C A T I O N
Ethernet
Ethernet is a popular networking technology for local area networks (LAN).
Systems communicating over Ethernet divide a stream of data into individual
packets, known as frames. Each frame contains source and destination
addresses and error-checking data so that damaged data can be detected
and re-transmitted. This makes the Ethernet protocol very popular for
communication over longer distances or in noisy environments.
EasyPIC PRO v8 features standard RJ-45 Ethernet connector
(2)
which
enables MCUs that support Ethernet communication to establish a connection
with a personal computer, network router, or other Ethernet network device.
All four Ethernet lines (TX P, TX N, RX P, and RX N), as well as the LED indicator
lines (LED1, LED2+, LED2-) are routed directly to the MCU card socket and
cannot be accessed via PORT headers.
Additional GNDs
EasyPIC PRO v8 development board contains two exposed GND pins just
above the MCU card, which can be used to connect measurement or testing
equipment. These additional GND pins allow secure connection with the
instrumentation probes, avoiding loose cables or unreliable contacts that
might compromise the accuracy of the readings.
Figure 13: EasyPIC PRO v8 development board
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