80 MHz Cortex-M3 with integrated Ethernet MAC — the BOM-fit tier
The LM3S6G11-IQC80-A1: The integrated Ethernet MAC controller handles frame processing on-chip; an external PHY chip and magnetics are still needed for the physical connection.
The 512 KB Flash can hold a TCP/IP stack, RTOS kernel, and application code. The 64 KB SRAM is byte-addressable; buffer Ethernet frames and sensor data carefully.
100-LQFP (14x14 mm) — layout and rework notes
Verify the mechanical drawing for an exposed pad; if present, stitch it to ground with thermal vias.
For a production BOM, this is a green light for new designs, though the Stellaris series has been in the market for years, so monitor Texas Instruments' PCN feed for any future transition notices.
