3.2 Features List

The PL460-EK board includes the following features:
  • PL460:
    • Embedded PLC Class-D Amplifier
    • Integrated PLC Front End:
      • PGA with automatic gain control and ADC
      • Digital transmission level control
      • Supports two independent transmission branches for the PLC signal
      • Up to 500 kHz PLC signal bandwidth
    • Architecture
      • High performance architecture combining CPU, specific co-processors for digital signal processing and dedicated hardware accelerators for common narrow-band PLC tasks
    • Cryptographic Engine and Secure Boot
      • Secure boot: supports AES-128 CMAC for authentication, AES-128 CBC for decryption
      • Fuse programming control for decryption and authentication 128-bit keys
    • Multi-protocol PLC modem:
      • Protocols:
        • G3-PLC
        • PRIMEv1.3 and PRIMEv1.4
      • Zero-Cross Detection
      • Low-power consumption in transmission and reception
  • The PL460-EK board implements a multiband PLC configuration: FCC band transmissions use the main transmission branch and CENELEC A-Band transmissions use the auxiliary transmission branch.
  • A 12V buck converter is used to generate the 12V power rail from the 15V input (Vdc).
  • Interfaces:
    • Xplained PRO Connector (client)