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Product description: W5500-EVB-PICO2 - board with RP2350 microcontroller and Ethernet - WIZnet
The W5500‑EVB‑Pico2 board combines a powerful RP2350 core with extensive memory ( 520 kB SRAM , additional Quad‑SPI Flash with XIP), which enables the implementation of advanced embedded applications. The W5500 Ethernet controller enables easy implementation of TCP/UDP, ARP, IGMP, ICMP or PPPoE protocols without CPU load . AWS IoT Core support makes the board a ready-made solution for cloud projects. The board maintains full pin compatibility with the Raspberry Pi Pico 2, providing flexibility in development.
Special Features
- Dual-core RP2350 microcontroller: Delivers high-performance computing for parallel and real-time applications
- Built-in W5500 Ethernet Controller: Enables fast network connections with hardware-based TCP/UDP support and support for 8 simultaneous connections
- Internal and external memory: 520 kB SRAM and external Quad‑SPI Flash with XIP function ensure smooth application operation
- Rich set of interfaces: configurable peripherals, including 2x UART, 2x SPI, 2x I2C, 16 PWM channels, 12-bit fast ADC and a PIO block for simulating custom interfaces
- Advanced security features: secure boot with OTP, task isolation via Arm TrustZone, encryption key storage
- Efficient power supply: integrated DC-DC converter for increased energy efficiency and compatibility with VSYS voltages from 4.3 V to 5.5 V
- Standard hardware design: Raspberry Pi Pico 2 form factor (40 pins, mounting holes, edge connectors), USB Type-C port, and integrated RJ45 Ethernet connector
Practical applications
- Implementation of industrial IoT devices with Ethernet connectivity
- Prototyping network gateways, web servers or MQTT clients
- Control or supervision systems where stable wired communication is required
- Innovative educational projects requiring the use of dual-core RP2350 and a network interface
- Integration with AWS IoT Core for cloud-based data collection and remote control
Main Power and Control Pins
- VBUS - power input from USB port (5 V)
- VSYS - main system power input (from 4.3 V to 5.5 V)
- 3V3_EN - 3.3 V stabilizer activation
- 3V3 - 3.3V main power supply line for RP2350 and W5500
- ADC_VREF - reference voltage for the ADC converter
- AGND - analog ground for GPIO26–29 pins
- RUN - RP2350 microcontroller reset pin
W5500-EVB-PICO2 Technical Specification
- Microcontroller: RP2350
- Processor: Arm Cortex‑M33
- Number of cores: 2
- CPU Clock Speed: Up to 150 MHz
- Flash Memory (Integrated): 16 MB
- SRAM memory: 520 KB
- External Memory: Quad‑SPI Flash with XIP Support
- Ethernet Controller: W5500
- Ethernet Speed: 10/100 Mbps
- Supported connections: 8 independent hardware sockets
- Ethernet TX/RX Buffer: 32 KB (total)
- Communication interfaces:
- 2x SPI
- 2xUART
- 2xI2C
- 16 x PWM channels
- 12‑bit ADC (500 ksps)
- 3 x PIO blocks (total 12 state machines)
- Input Power Supply (VSYS): 4.3 V to 5.5 V
- Power supply from USB C port (VBUS): 5V ±10%
- Voltage conversion: integrated DC-DC converter and 3.3 V LDO regulator
- Operating temperature range: -20°C to 85°C (recommended operation up to 70°C)
- Dimensions: 51 x 21 mm (format compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico 2)
Kit Contents
- W5500-EVB-PICO2 - board with RP2350 microcontroller and Ethernet
- Goldpin strip - 2.54 mm raster - 2 pieces