AFE031
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SBOS531D –AUGUST 2010–REVISED MAY 2012
Powerline Communications
Analog Front-End
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The AFE031 is a low-cost, integrated, powerline
communications (PLC) analog front-end (AFE) device
that is capable of capacitive- or transformer-coupled
connections to the powerline while under the control
of a DSP or microcontroller. It is ideal for driving low-
impedance lines that require up to 1.5 A into reactive
loads. The integrated receiver is able to detect
signals down to 20 μVRMS and is capable of a wide
range of gain options to adapt to varying input signal
conditions. This monolithic integrated circuit provides
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Integrated Powerline Driver with Thermal and
Overcurrent Protection
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Conforms to EN50065-1
PRIME Certified
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Large Output Swing: 12 VPP at 1.5 A
(15-V Supply)
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Low Power Consumption:
15 mW (Receive Mode)
high
reliability
in
demanding
powerline
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Programmable Tx and Rx Filters
communications applications.
Supports EN50065 CENELEC Bands A, B, C, D
Supports FSK, S-FSK, and OFDM
Supports PRIME, G3, IEC 61334
The AFE031 transmit power amplifier operates from a
single supply in the range of 7 V to 24 V. At
maximum output current,
provides a 12-VPP (IOUT = 1.5 A) capability with a
nominal 15-V supply. The analog and digital signal
processing circuitry operates from a single 3.3-V
power supply.
a wide output swing
Receive Sensitivity: 20 μVRMS, Typical
Programmable Tx and Rx Gain Control
Four-Wire Serial Peripheral Interface
Two Integrated Zero Crossing Detectors
Two-Wire Transceiver Buffer
The AFE031 is internally protected against
overtemperature and short-circuit conditions. It also
provides an adjustable current limit. An interrupt
output is provided that indicates both current limit and
thermal limit. There is also a shutdown pin that can
be used to quickly put the device into its lowest
power state. Through the four-wire serial peripheral
interface, or SPI™, each functional block can be
enabled or disabled to optimize power dissipation.
48-Pin QFN PowerPAD™ Package
Extended Junction Temperature Range:
–40°C to +125°C
APPLICATIONS
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eMetering
Lighting
Solar
The AFE031 is housed in a thermally-enhanced,
surface-mount PowerPAD package (QFN-48).
Operation is specified over the extended industrial
junction temperature range of –40°C to +125°C.
Pilot Wire
DVDD
DGND
AGND1
AVDD1
AGND2
AVDD2
E_Tx_CLK
E_Tx_IN
ZC1
ZC2
Bias
E_Tx_OUT
Two-Wire Rx/Tx
RxPGA_1
SCLK
DI
Digital Interface
(SPI)
Rx_PGA1_IN
Power
Amplifier
DO
CS
Rx_PGA1_OUT
Rx_F_IN
Rx_C1
DAC
SD
Control
Register
Tx_FLAG
Rx_FLAG
Rx_C2
INT
Rx Filter
Rx_F_OUT
RxPGA_2
Digital-to-Analog
Converter
TxPGA
Tx Filter
AFE031
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Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not
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