Art-Net Receiver – IS3730

The IS3730: Simplified DMX Reception with the ArtNet Receiver Chip

The ArtNet Receiver Chip IS3730 is the essential component for building high-density, network-controlled lighting fixtures and large-scale LED management systems. As ArtNet is the industry standard for distributing DMX512 over Ethernet, integrating it into receiver devices requires managing both the complex Ethernet stack and the specific ArtNet protocol logic. The IS3730 eliminates this immense development challenge by handling the entire process in dedicated hardware.

Unlocking Fast Development for Lighting Fixtures

Traditionally, developing an ArtNet-compatible fixture involves months of firmware work dedicated to network stack debugging, UDP packet filtering, and parsing the ArtNet header structure. The IS3730 removes this burden entirely. It listens for incoming ArtNet packets on the Ethernet port, processes them, and delivers clean, raw DMX channel data directly to your host microcontroller via a high-speed Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) bus.

This hardware-centric approach delivers powerful advantages:

• Minimal Firmware Effort: Your main microcontroller only needs to read simple DMX data over SPI, not manage network protocols.

• Significant Cost Reduction: Save money by using lower-cost, resource-constrained microcontrollers that don’t need the memory for a full TCP/IP stack.

• Streamlined Integration: The ArtNet Receiver Chip is plug-and-play, ensuring quick setup and guaranteed compatibility with professional consoles.

Ideal for LED Light Management Systems

The ability to easily receive high-speed DMX data over Ethernet makes the IS3730 perfect for applications requiring vast numbers of controlled channels, such as architectural installations, elaborate stage setups, and video walls. The chip efficiently handles the data flow, translating the network packets into a stream of DMX values, ready for driving LEDs or other actuators. This efficient Ethernet-to-SPI translation makes complex lighting simpler than ever.

For reliable control data distribution within your system, consider our high-speed RS-485 Transceivers. To understand the protocol governing this technology, we encourage you to review the ArtNet Wikipedia page.

Dependable Performance in Demanding Environments

By managing the timing-critical protocol handling in hardware, the ArtNet Receiver Chip ensures low latency and reliable data delivery, which are non-negotiable requirements for professional lighting. The IS3730 is the most straightforward and dependable path to integrate professional ArtNet reception capabilities into any new lighting product.