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The Microchip Technology Inc. PL360B is a flexible Power Line Communication (PLC) modem designed to meet the growing demands of smart grid infrastructure. It supports PLC protocols such as ITU g.9903 (g3-plc) and ITU g.9904 (PRIME), as well as CENELEC, FCC, and ARIB compliant applications. With a frequency support of up to 500 kHz, this modem can be easily adjusted through firmware, significantly reducing development costs and time-to-market for manufacturers.
The PL360B is suitable for various end-customer applications requiring connectivity, including smart meters, lighting systems, home automation, building automation, and remote control devices. It offers efficient power usage, with a 25% increase in power consumption compared to previous generations, and features a Class D amplification scheme to optimize transmission efficiency.
This device addresses key design challenges for manufacturers developing multi-protocol and field-upgradable metering infrastructure equipment. It provides a solution for easily developing high-performance smart meters and accelerating their time to market.
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The PL360B supports frequencies up to 500 kHz.
The PL360B is designed to meet PLC protocols such as ITU g.9903 (g3-plc) and ITU g.9904 (PRIME), as well as CENELEC, FCC and ARIB compliant applications.
Benefits include firmware adjustability for reduced development costs and time-to-market, efficient power usage, and optimized transmission efficiency.
The PL360B is suitable for smart meters, lighting, home automation, building automation, and remote control applications.