Atmel ATPL220A [summary datasheet]
43004A-ATPL-03/12
Description
ATLP220A is a PRIME (Powerline-Related Intelligent Metering Evolution) compliant
ASIC specifically designed for PLC Base Nodes implementation. Systems using this
ASIC support both mono-phase and multi-phase PLC injection. Mono-phase injection
is achieved by means of a single ATLP220A ASIC, whereas several ATLP220A can
be combined to achieve multi-phase injection based on Atmel MIMO technology.
The combination of multi-phase injection and Atmel MIMO technology increases
PRIME Base Nodes performance, resulting in outstanding robustness and network
coverage.
ATLP220A has been conceived to be easily managed by an external microcontroller
by means of an SPI interface. The external microcontroller implements Base Node
upper layers (as specified in PRIME) while ATLP220A carries out PHY layer
functionalities.
Line Coupling front end design is extremely simplified, bringing off a very low cost bill
of materials.
