[En-Nut-Discussion] LAN91C111 -> DM9000 in new Ethernut?

[Harald Kipp]

Hello Steffen,

At 00:38 06.10.2005 +0200, you wrote:

>For me, the LAN91C111 seems to be the better solution,
>because of it's more sophisticated on-chip memory management,

I agree. The new chips from SMSC are even better.


>May i ask whats the reason for the switch? Availability?

No, the SMSC is easier to get than the Davicom. There
are two reasons why we try the DM9000E on Ethernut 3:

1. Less power consumption with less heat.
2. Much cheaper.

So far we have good experience with the DM9000.

Harald