Socionext sampling SoC with HD-PLC4 core drawing 200mW

Author: EIS Release Date: Jun 10, 2022

Socionext is sampling an SoC using an IEEE 1901-2020 compliant IP core licensed by Panasonic.

 

The SC1320A HD-PLC communication device is scheduled volume production in Q3.

 

https://www.socionext.com/en/products/assp/HD-PLC/

 

The High-Definition Power Line Communication (HD-PLC) is a wired communication technology that supports communication networks by superimposing high-frequency signals (2 ~ 28 MHz) over existing power lines, telephone lines, twisted-pair, coaxial cables, and other wire types.

 

In 2021, the 4th generation of HD-PLC was published in the IEEE 1901 -2020 standard specifies 1/2 and 1/4 transmission modes to enable longer distance communications.

 

It is capable of facilitating a communication or network up to a reach of 10 km when combined with multi-hop technology.

 

With these new features, this advanced HD-PLC solution is expected to become more widely adopted in many different fields and new application areas.

 

The HD-PLC4 specification is implemented while and maintaining power consumption of 200 mW.

 

It uses  a single 3.3V power supply and comes in a compact 7 x 7 mm package. This solution has built-in I/Os such as SPI/UART and Ethernet MAC (RMII), allowing SC1320A to be easily embedded into home appliances, HEMS, and IoT products.

 

 

View SC1320A Specification image here

 

Wide Range of Applications

 

SC1320A can be used for various daily life applications.

 

View in public image here / View Daily life image here

 

Socionext has also developed a radar sensor with a built-in high-level detection of a person’s position and movement, and SC1330A, an LpWAN 2.0 compatible, low-power and low-cost LSI for IoT tags.

 

Socionext believes the combination of these solutions with the SC1320A LSI can deliver more value to IoT and Smart Connected Systems and Devices. For example, a high-sensitivity presence detection radar sensor can be used in a comprehensive hybrid communication network incorporating both the SC1320A and the SC1330A.