MAX79356

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ZENO Flexible Narrowband OFDM Powerline Communication Modem with Integrated Analog Front End

A Single Hardware Platform for Your G3-PLC and PRIME PLC Solution

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  • Supports All Standards and Frequency Bands to Reduce R&D Investment and Time to Market
    • G3-PLC Certified
    • Compliant with, G3-PLC, IEEE 1901.2, ITU G9903, PRIME
    • Supports Regulated Frequency Bands for Communication: CENELEC, FCC, ARIB
  • Accommodates Evolving Standards with Flexible System Architecture that Integrates Dual 32-Bit RISC Processors with 512KB Flash and 288KB RAM for MAC and PHY
    • Universal Firmware Supports Both PAN Coordinator and PAN Device Functionality
    • Programmable Frequency Notching
  • Efficient BOM for Building Competitive Modems
    • Supports All G3-PLC Bands with One SKU
    • Integrates MAC, OFDM PHY, and Analog Front End for Simplified Board Design
    • Single 16MHz Crystal Generates All Operating Clocks
    • UART Provides Simple Interface for Host Processor Communications
  • Low Power Consumption (typ)
    • 55mW in Listen Mode
    • 70mW in Active Mode
  • High-Sensitivity Receiver with Adaptive Gain Control Allows Communication with Low Signal-to-Noise Ratio
  • Integrated 128/256-bit AES and AES-CCM* Engine for Encryption/Decryption and Authentication
MAX79356
ZENO Flexible Narrowband OFDM Powerline Communication Modem with Integrated Analog Front End
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Evaluation Kits

MAX79356CAEVK1

Evaluation Kit for the MAX79356

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Features and Benefits

  • Ease of Use Through Preloaded Simple-MAC Firmware and ZENO Simple-Connect GUI for Quick PHY Testing
  • Full-MAC G3 Firmware and G3 PLC Connect GUI with EAP-PSK Server Available for Download
  • Single Evaluation Kit Supports All Frequency Bands: CENELEC-A, FCC, and ARIB

Product Details

The MAX79356 evaluation kit (EV kit) demonstrates the functionality of the MAX79356 (ZENO™) flexible narrowband OFDM powerline communication modem.

Applications

  • Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
  • AMI Concentrators
  • Electric Vehicle Charging
  • Factory and Building Automation
  • Home Energy Monitoring
  • Smart Grid Communications
  • Smart Meters
  • Solar and Renewable Energy Management
  • Street Lighting Automation and Lighting Control

MAX79356SNF

MAX79356 G3-PLC Sniffer Kit

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Features and Benefits

  • Low Power, Lightweight, and Portable, Operating on Cold Wire, DC, or 110–240VAC, 50Hz/60Hz
  • Single FW Supports G3-PLC Standard CENELEC-A, FCC, and ARIB Frequency Bands as Well as Proprietary FCC-High Band
  • Captures and Displays Packets on PC with a Windows Graphic Application
  • Demonstrates Color Coded and Time-Stamped G3-PLC PHY and MAC Frames Including Beacons, Bootstrapping, Routing, Tonemap Response, ACK/NACK and Data Packets
  • Configurable Decryption Keys Enable Real-Time Display of Decrypted Packets
  • Channel Analyzer Function Graphically Visualizes the Channel Quality of Each OFDM Tone
  • One-Click Report Generation for Statistical Analysis of Network Stability, Topology, and Communication Quality
  • Programmable for Frequency Notching Support
  • Integrated Firmware Update Utility for Future Upgrades
  • A Must-Have Stand-Alone Tool in the Field for PLC Installers and Professionals That Significantly Reduces the Installation Troubleshooting by Providing Signal Quality and Phase Information and Enabling Site Surveys

Product Details

The MAX79356 G3-PLC sniffer dongle is a lightweight test and monitoring device for G3-PLC powerline communication networks. Accompanied by a user-friendly Windows® application, this portable sniffer enables capturing and analysis of data and command packets on powerline. A multifunction button allows the user to conveniently change the frequency band to CENELEC-A, CENELEC-B, FCC, or ARIB. The sniffer dongle is powered by a standard mini-USB port that can be connected to a power bank and used as a handheld test device in the field to check the signal phase and quality.

Applications

  • Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
  • AMI Concentrators
  • Electric Vehicle Charging
  • Factory and Building Automation
  • Home Energy Monitoring
  • Smart Grid Communications
  • Smart Meters
  • Solar and Renewable Energy Management
  • Street Lighting Automation and Lighting Control
MAX79356CAEVK1
Evaluation Kit for the MAX79356
MAX79356SNF
MAX79356 G3-PLC Sniffer Kit

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