3.4.2 PL360
The PL360MB is equipped with a PL360 device in the TQFP48 package.
PL360 is a multi-protocol (G3-PLC, PRIME 1.3, PRIME 1.4) modem for Power Line Communication implementing a very flexible architecture, which allows implementation of standard and customized PLC solutions.
PL360 has been conceived to be bundled with an external Microchip MCU, which controls PL360 PLC modem.
Important: At least one or two
GPIOs from the PL360 device (e. g. PA3 and PA0) must be connected to the external MCU for
the right firmware implementation per PLC standards (i.e. external interrupt for G3-PLC and
carrier detect indication and external interrupt for PRIME). Check this point with the
firmware implementation manual.
Microchip provides highly efficient, reduced BOM reference designs for different coupling options, targeting common configurations in standard frequency bands complying with existing regulations (CENELEC, FCC & ARIB).