CY8CPLC10
Powerline Communication Solution
Features
Functional Overview
■ Integrated Powerline Modem PHY
The CY8CPLC10 is an integrated Powerline Communication
solution with the Powerline Modem PHY and Powerline Network
Protocol Stack on the same chip. This helps in robust communi-
cation between different nodes on a Powerline.
■ 2400 bps Frequency Shift Keying Modulation
■ Powerline Optimized Network Protocol
■ Integrates Data Link, Transport, and Network Layers
■ Supports Bidirectional Half-Duplex Communication
■ CRC Error Detection to Minimize Data Loss
■ I2C enabled Powerline Application Layer
■ Supports I2C Frequencies of 50, 100, and 400 kHz
Powerline Transmitter
The application residing on a host microcontroller generates
messages to be transmitted on the Powerline. These messages
are delivered to the CY8CPLC10 over an I2C serial link.
The Powerline Network Layer residing on the CY8CPLC10
receives these I2C messages and generates a Powerline Trans-
ceiver (PLT) packet. These packets are modulated by the FSK
Modem and coupled with Powerline by the external coupling
circuit.
■ Reference Designs for 110V to 240V AC, 12V to 24V AC/DC
Coupling Circuits
■ Reference Designs Comply with CENELEC EN50065-1:2001
and FCC Part 15
Powerline Receiver
Powerline signals are received by the coupling circuit and
demodulated by the FSK Modem PHY. These PLT packets are
decoded by the Powerline Network Protocol and then transferred
to the external host microcontroller in an I2C format.
Applications
■ Residential and commercial lighting control
■ Home automation
■ Automatic meter reading
■ Industrial control and signage
■ Smart energy management
Logic Block Diagram
Host System
Powerline Communication Solution
PSoCTM
External µC
/
Powerline Network
I2C Packet
Protocol
Powerline
FSK Modem
PHY
Application
Circuitry
AC/DC Powerline
Coupling Circuit
(110V-240V AC, 12V-24V
AC/DC, etc.)
Powerline
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
Document Number: 001-50001 Rev *C
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198 Champion Court
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San Jose, CA 95134-1709
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408-943-2600
Revised August 21, 2009
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