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Privacy PolicyPower Line Communications (PLC) is a technology that carries data on a conductor that is primarily designed for electric power transmission. Since it can be used to implement two-way communications over existing power distribution networks, PLC is a key technology for use in the smart grid.
Our PLC solutions enable data to be transferred through AC and DC power lines, which reduces wiring costs in applications such as fire and alarm systems, smart lighting, home and building energy management systems and solar farms. When used with the accompanying firmware, our PLC modems can support applications requiring either basic connectivity (point-to-point or star topologies) or complex PLC networks (mesh topologies with routing). You can download examples for basic PLC connectivity, as well as complete implementations of state-of-the-art PLC protocols such as ITU-T G.9903 (G3-PLC®) and ITU-T G.9904 (PRIME), from this website.
In many parts of the world, Narrow-Band Power Line Communications (NB-PLC) technology has proven to be a robust and cost-optimized solution in large deployments of smart meters. With just a simple change of firmware, our PLC solutions can support any NB-PLC protocol. Our PLC reference designs are compliant with local regulations, such as Europe/CENELEC, USA/FCC and Japan/ARIB to further simplify your development.
Key Features
Evaluation Kits
PL360 Evaluation Kit
Part Number: ATPL360-EK
This evaluation kit for the PL360 PLC modem includes two PL360MB smart metering boards that can be used to evaluate the PL360’s performance in point-to-point links. This kit supports G3-PLC and PRIME protocols.
PL360G55CB Evaluation Board
Part Number: PL360G55CB-EK
This evaluation board for modular PLC applications supports the G3-PLC protocol and complies with the CENELEC standard EN50065 regulations in the CENELEC B-band (95–125 kHz).
PL360G55CF Evaluation Board
Part Number: PL360G55CF-EK
This evaluation board for modular PLC applications supports the G3-PLC and PRIME protocols, complies with the CENELEC standard EN50065 regulations in the CENELAC A-band (35–91 kHz) and also operates in the FCC band (151–472 kHz).
PL460 Evaluation Kit
Part Number: EV13L63A
PL460-EK is an Xplained PRO extension board featuring a PL460 modem that embeds a PLC signal amplification stage, providing a highly integrated solution that reduces the total bill of materials, simplifies the layout and eases the modem design. This board enables the user to evaluate the PL460 device performance.
- Documents
- Software
- Sample Designs
Application Notes
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| AN3206 - Serialized G3-PLC Service Node on ATSAM4CMX-DB | Download |
| AN2716 - Crystal Selection Guidelines for PL360, ATPL230, ATPL250, SAM4CP16B and SAM4CP16C | Download |
| AN3215 Serialized PRIME Service Node on ATSAM4CMx-DB | Download |
| AN3154 - Serialized G3-PLC Coordinator on Linux | Download |
Brochures
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| Smart Energy Solutions Brochure | Download |