TI's latest development kit and software library plcSUITETM can reduce access to power line communications market threshold

The industry can only support multiple modulation and multi protocol standards on a unified hardware platform

Power line communication (PLC) modem

Days ago, TI (TI) announced the launch of the latest PLC development kit (TMDSPLCKIT-V2), the suite is built on the industry's only PLC modem can support multiple modulation and multi protocol standards in the unified hardware platform solution based on TI, which confirms the power line communication (PLC) has always been committed to provide the most comprehensive the development of products and tools. The latest kit provides a system for networking, the implementation of all the elements required for monitoring function and other new services for developers to improve the system reliability, but also can reduce the maintenance cost, high performance products to create more green. Developers can now quickly assess the applicability of the use of PLC communication, and then realize the leapfrog started for the development of smart grid applications from smart meters to the intelligent control of industrial application, fully meet the lighting, solar energy, home automation, building control, plug-in electric vehicles and energy management equipment application requirements. For more details, please visit: www.ti.com/plc-pr.

TI PLC modem is a fully programmable modular solution, including discrete micro controller (MCU) and analog front-end (AFE) module and software framework are complete, the height can be flexibly adapted to various applications, and fully meet the needs of different regions. The MCU module uses TI by real-time control C2000 schema validation, not only can provide excellent performance, also can be the same as AFE and application processor and the PLC modem communication to achieve seamless connectivity. AFE is a completely independent isolated module, which can not only shorten the design time, but also reduce power consumption and system cost. In addition, TI can also provide plcSUITE, the modular software framework, protocol and application development will modulate the split, can provide the highest flexibility for developers to test and design of PLC modem. TI has a flexible PLC modem solution that supports a wide range of different standards and modulation schemes, and is the only company that can provide all of the core components necessary for the current advanced smart grid applications.

Main features and advantages of the TI PLC development kit (TMDSPLCKIT-V2)

Two highly robust narrowband PLC modems can communicate with low voltage power lines to support scalable data rates of up to 128 Kbps (single phase);

- highly flexible architecture and software framework supports all major PLC standards, including S-FSK (IEC61334), PRIME and G3, with their continuous development, it is the low frequency narrowband OFDM library FlexOFDM will also support TI can be customized;

Integrated AFE supports all low frequency narrowband modulation standards, and provides a variety of operating modes, not only can achieve power optimization and excellent thermal performance, but also reduce the number and cost of system components;

Can provide turnkey evaluation and manufacturing software, and through the plcSUITE modular software patent free framework to simplify the development, and help developers to easily make products adapted to the specific protocol, application area and demand;

Fully programmable OFDM system to support the environment tuning, communication performance can be achieved with high robustness and high reliability;

Fast visualization of key PLC modem parameters based on GUI control.

Supply situation

TI PLC development kit (TMDSPLCKIT-V2) can be ordered through the following website: www.ti.com/plc-pr-es.

TI's leading position and commitment in the field of PLC Technology

Has the most flexible PLC solutions, and a leading position in the industry of TI will continue to invest heavily in smart grid and intelligent instrument technology. TI not only in the recent launch of the global PLC design center in Dallas, but it is also a major member of the PRIME, HomeGrid governing units and IEEE P1901.2, ITU G.hnem and sponsorship members of the. Designers through the full use of TI in industrial design, analog design and OFDM modulation in the field of professional technology, can further accelerate the process of PLC products listed.

Follow the links below for more information about the TI complete PLC product family:

PLC development kit (TMDSPLCKIT-V2):http://focus.ti.com.cn/cn/docs/toolsw/folders/print/tmdsplckit-v2.html;

TMDSPLCKIT-V2 Video: www.ti.com/plc-pr-v;

TI PLC solutions white paper: www.ti.com/plc-pr-wp;

AFE031 analog front end: http://focus.ti.com.cn/cn/docs/prod/folders/print/afe031.html;

C2000 MCU product line: http://focus.ti.com.cn/cn/mcu/docs/mcuprodoverview.tsp? SectionId=95&tabId=1531&familyId=916;

PLC modem system block diagram: www.ti.com/plc-sbd-pr;

TI PLC solutions: www.ti.com/plc-pr.

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About TI

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