Power Line Communication (PLC) is a communication method that uses power lines as the medium. By using power lines as the communication network, it is possible to build a system quickly at a low cost. For this reason, PLC is used for communications in smart meters (advanced metering infrastructure - AMI), home energy management systems (HEMS), building energy management systems (BEMS), and solar panel monitoring systems, part of a smart society. Communication data can be propagated through AC or DC power lines.

Advantages of Renesas PLC Modem IC

  • Realize advanced and robust communication through high-performance DSP@276MHz
  • Support flexibly PLC protocols and frequency bands for each country through the CPU + DSP dual core
  • Realize long-distance communication over 1km at high speed, without the need for relays
  • Realize high-level security in communication with AES128 cryptographic hardware

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PLC Modem ICs
Fast and accurate long distance, secure communication over AC and DC lines
PLC Smart Transceivers
Neuron processor core integrated with a power line transceiver
PLC Line Drivers
PLC line drivers for applications using HomePlug, G.hn, CENELEC-A, etc.

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