PL DSK

Key Features

Provides schematics and layouts for the external discrete interface circuitry that needs to be implemented with the Echelon Power Line Smart Transceiver IC.
Eight reference designs included.
New, smaller PL 3120 / PL 3170 single in-line package (SIP) design included.
Available as a download for fast access, providing a quick start for PL design projects.
Design Features
Manages heat dissipation with optimally designed traces, component selection, and placement.
Ensures proper circuit operation with controlled trace capacitances based on the crystal’s oscillation frequency.

Provides verified communications performance for receive sensitivity and transmit power.
Deals with interference and noise impairments.
Provides flexibility with two- and four-layer designs; and one- and two-sided designs.
Design Content
Layout files for P-CAD®, OrCAD®, PADS®/PowerPCB, Altium, PDF (Adobe), PDIF, ASCII, and Gerber formats for fast and accurate reference design porting.
Bill of Materials and schematics in OrCAD& PDF format.
Technical details on supported layout tools is available in the PL 3120 / PL 3150 / PL 3170 Power Line Smart Transceiver Data Book