Were to obtain Ethernet MAC addresses from?

[phomann]

Hi all,

Has anyone had experience with the Microchip MAC Address chips. I'm considering it as a possibility as I'm not sure of the cost of purchasing a block of MAC addresses.

The MicroChip component 24AA02E48 also has a 256 byte flash and an i2C interface. Has anyone used them with, or integrated them into uTasker?


Otherwise, what do others do for obtaining MAC addresses?

Cheers,


Peter.

[mark]

Hi Peter

See the following: http://www.utasker.com/forum/index.php?topic=21.msg68#msg68

Basically 4000 MAC addresses work out at about 13 Cents each.
Larger amounts (assuming larger quantities used) much cheaper per MAC address

For only small quantities, a minimum of 4000 addresses still needs to be purchased and so the used address cost may rise. The break-even between the $500 and a MAC address chip per board depends on the chip price and quantity.

Regards

Mark

[phomann]

Hi Mark,

Thanks for the reply. It looks like purchasing a block of 4000 may be the way to go.

Cheers,


Peter.