The Konnex PL132 power line modem reference design is based on Motorola's M68HC08 family. The MC68HC908GR8 8-bit microcontroller unit (MCU) controls a half duplex synchronous FSK modem device.
The reference design consists of: the hardware design of the PCBs; software development of the physical and data-link layers according to the Konnex PL132 specification; and a demo application communicating bi-directionally.
The MCU is where the central part of the physical layer and the data link layer are implemented. The FSK modem device chip, with external coupling circuits, serves as part of the physical layer of the ISO-OSI reference model. An interface to the higher layers is implemented through API functions. Because this reference design is intended as a demonstration, a basic proprietary implementation of an application layer, dedicated to a particular end-device, is also made.
Applications can be found in home automation. The Konnex PL132 Power Line Modem Reference Design was created in the MCSL Motorola Czech Systems lab, in Rosnov.
For more information contact Arrow Altech Distribution, 011 923 9600, Avnet Kopp, 011 809 6100, or EBV-Electrolink, 021 421 5350.
Microchip enhances TrustMANAGER platform Altron Arrow
DSP, Micros & Memory
Firmware over-the-air updates and remote cryptographic key management provide scalable solutions for addressing IoT security challenges.
Read more...Adaptive optics’ power solution Altron Arrow
Opto-Electronics
Vicor power-dense adaptive optical modules enable colossal telescopes to look into the past for deep space discoveries.
Read more...First NVMe SSD Built with 8th-gen BiCS FLASH EBV Electrolink
Computer/Embedded Technology
KIOXIA recently announced the development and prototype demonstration of its new KIOXIA CM9 Series PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs, which incorporates CMOS directly Bonded to Array technology.
Read more...Wide input voltage buck-boost converter Altron Arrow
Power Electronics / Power Management
The MAX77859 from Analog Devices is a high-efficiency, high-performance buck-boost converter targeted for systems requiring a wide input voltage range of between 2,5 and 22 V.
Read more...IMU with dual-sensing capability EBV Electrolink
Analogue, Mixed Signal, LSI
ST’s 6-axis inertial measurement unit integrates a dual accelerometer up to 320g and embedded AI for activity tracking and high-impact sensing.
Read more...Industrial Ethernet time sensitive networking switch RS South Africa
Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
The ADIN3310 and ADIN6310 are 3-port and 6-port Gigabit Ethernet time sensitive networking (TSN) switches with integrated security primarily designed for industrial Ethernet applications.
Read more...Automotive-grade digital isolators
Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT
The NSI83xx series of capacitive-based isolators from NOVOSENSE Microelectronics offer superior EOS resilience and minimal power noise susceptibility.
Read more...High-performance processor for edge-AI Altron Arrow
DSP, Micros & Memory
The STM32MP23 microprocessor from STMicroelectronics is the latest addition to the STM32MP2 series, designed to meet the demands of industrial, IoT, and edge AI applications.
printer friendly version