MAX79356
ZENO Flexible Narrowband OFDM Powerline
Communication Modem with Integrated Analog
Front End
A Single Hardware Platform for Your G3-PLC and PRIME PLC Solution
Overview
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Description
ZENO™ (MAX79356) is a programmable narrowband orthogonal frequency division
multiplexing (OFDM)-based powerline communication (PLC) modem system-on-chip
(SoC) device that provides standards compliant high performance and secured powerline
communication in a small package. ZENO integrates two pipelined 32-bit RISC
(MAXQ®30E) processors to offer high performance and future-proof flexibility. These two
32-bit RISC processors perform dedicated PHY signal processing functions and MAC
layer functionality. Maxim provided, certified firmware images allow faster time to market.
Factory or infield firmware update feature allows adoption of changes and updates in PLC
communication standards. The integrated high-speed AES-CCM* engine ensures
standards compliant data communication security and integrity.
Key Features
• Supports All Standards and Frequency Bands to Reduce R&D Investment and Time
to Market
◦ G3-PLC Certified
◦ Compliant with, G3-PLC, IEEE 1901.2, ITU G9903, PRIME
◦ Supports Regulated Frequency Bands for Communication: CENELEC, FCC,
ARIB
• Accommodates Evolving Standards with Flexible System Architecture that Integrates
Dual 32-Bit RISC Processors with 512KB Flash and 288KB RAM for MAC and PHY
