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Microchip Technology PL360B Programmable PLC Modems

Microchip Technology PL360B Programmable Power Line Communication (PLC) Modems are designed to run any PLC protocol in a frequency band below 500kHz. These modems are compliant with FCC, ARIB, KN60, and CENELEC EN50065 regulations that match the requirements of IoT and smart energy applications. The PL360B modems support state-of-the-art narrow-band PLC standards such as ITU G.9903 (G3-PLC®) and ITU G.9904 (PRIME). These modems also provide a future-proof platform that supports the evolution of these standards. The PL360B modems are conceived to be driven by external Microchip host devices and provide additional flexibility on the host side. This Microchip host device loads the proper PLC protocol firmware before modem operation and controls the PL360B modem.

Features

  • Programmable narrow-band PLC modem
  • Integrated PLC front-end
    • PGA with automatic gain control and ADC
    • DAC and transmission driver supports direct line driving or external Class-D amplifier driving
    • Digital transmission level control
    • Supports two independent transmission branches for the PLC signal
    • Up to 500kHz PLC signal bandwidth
  • Architecture
    • High-performance architecture combining CPU and specific co-processors for digital signal processing and dedicated hardware accelerators for common narrow-band PLC tasks
    • Dedicated SRAM memories for code and data
  • ARM® 32-bit Cortex®-M7 core managing PL360 system with co-processors, hardware accelerators, and peripherals
    • 216MHz maximum frequency
    • 192kB of SRAM for data and code
    • Bootloader allows loading plain programs or authenticated and encrypted programs
    • 12 multiplexed GPIOs
    • 1 Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), 1 Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART), and 2 Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)
    • Serial wire debug port
    • Zero-crossing detection on the mains
  • Cryptographic engine and secure boot
  • 24MHz external crystal for system clock management
  • 3.3V external supply voltage for I/O digital and analog
  • Available in TQFP-48 and QFN-48 packages
  • -40°C to 85°C temperature range

PL360B Modems Block Diagram

Block Diagram - Microchip Technology PL360B Programmable PLC Modems

PL360B Application Circuit Diragram

Application Circuit Diagram - Microchip Technology PL360B Programmable PLC Modems

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Publicado: 2018-09-06 | Actualizado: 2022-12-13