trying TCP/IP for the first time

[luis]

Hi All,

I am looking at adding TCP/IP and ethernet connection for my projects and I need some advice.

probably I will use the uTasker OS but would also like a standalone TCP/IP stack if possible.

I was going to try the NE64 but it seems it is not recommended for new designs, so I would like to hear from you about this and if there is a replacement.

finally can you guys advise me on a cheap no frills board for me to try this out. I found a demo board for the NE64 in farnell which is affordable (£48), but if the NE64 is on the way to be obsolete it may not be worth it.

thanks in advance for any help.

best regards

                    Luis

[PsychoDebugger]

Hi,

   why did you say "the NE64 is on the way to be obsolete" ?

[luis]

Hi,

back in 2006, there was a rumour that Freescale was going the ARM route and the NE64 was not recomended as they were stoping suport and manufacturing, even on the uTasker site the move to the ARM version is advised.

I am not sure about it all, hence my question.

Hope it helps

Best regards

                       Luis