This LSI is the world's first semiconductor design using an IEEE 1901-2020 compliant IP core licensed by Panasonic.
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 SC1320A is the world's first LSI that adopts the 4th generation HD-PLC with an IP core that conforms to the IEEE 1901-2020 standard licensed by Panasonic.
Socionext's expertise in advanced signal processing analogue frontend and circuit design technology has enabled the implementation of the HD-PLC4 specification and features on the SC1320A while maintaining very low power consumption (200 mW).
It uses only 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.
