TIDA-010032

Universal data concentrator reference design supporting Ethernet, 6LoWPAN RF mesh & more

TIDA-010032

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Overview

IPv6-based grid communications are becoming the standard choice in industrial markets and applications like smart meters and grid automation. The universal data concentrator design provides a complete IPv6-based network solution integrated with Ethernet backbone communication, 6LoWPAN RF mesh networking, RS-485 and more. The 6LoWPAN mesh networking addresses key concerns such as standard-based interoperability, reliability, security and long-distance connectivity. This design allows controlling and monitoring end devices remotely with a web server accessible via Ethernet backbone communication. It also provides 3.3-V and 5-V voltage rails and various peripheral interfaces to extend to additional connectivity such as broadband power-line communication (PLC), cellular and Wi-Fi®.

Features
  • Implements universal data concentrator supporting Ethernet, 6LoWPAN mesh and RS-485 connectivity devices
  • Allows Internet of Things (IoT) services with web server and Ethernet backbone connectivity
  • Implements 6LoWPAN RF mesh network protocols of 6LoWPAN, RPL, IPv6/ICMPv6 and UDP
  • Integrates with TI 15.4-Stack that supports frequency hopping (FH) and data encryption
  • Capable of extending to other connectivity devices such as broadband PLC, cellular and Wi-Fi
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A fully assembled board has been developed for testing and performance validation only, and is not available for sale.

Important note

This reference design contains example software for implementing 6LoWPAN networks based on the Contiki-OS RTOS. This example implementation included the uIP TCP/IP stack, identified to be potentially vulnerable outlined in the following advisory: Amnesia open-source TCP/IP stack vulnerabilities (AMNESIA:33).

We have discontinued this example software and recommend you evaluate our Wi-SUN solution. If you plan to use the previous version of this reference design, please note it is considered OBSOLETE, and there is no plan to update it at this time. It is recommended that TI customers who referenced example software that included Contiki-OS evaluate the recommendations provided by the ICS Advisory and either:

  1. Ensure to take appropriate actions to mitigate these potential vulnerabilities in Contiki-OS, or
  2. Move to Contiki-NG 4.6.

Design files & products

Design files

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TIDUEH3.PDF (4003 K)

Reference design overview and verified performance test data

TIDRY57.PDF (2235 K)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

TIDRY58.PDF (73 K)

Complete listing of design components, reference designators, and manufacturers/part numbers

TIDRY59.PDF (144 K)

Detailed overview of design layout for component placement

TIDRY61.ZIP (911 K)

Files used for 3D models or 2D drawings of IC components

TIDCF43.ZIP (789 K)

Design file that contains information on physical board layer of design PCB

TIDRY60.PDF (924 K)

PCB layer plot file used for generating PCB design layout

Products

Includes TI products in the design and potential alternatives.

Analog switches & muxes

TS3A241590.3-Ω on-state resistance, 3.3-V, 2:1 (SPDT), 2-channel analog switch with 1.8-V input logic

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Analog switches & muxes

TS3A47510.9-Ω on-state resistance, 3.3-V, 1:1 (SPST), 4-channel analog switch with 1.8-V input logic

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Arm Cortex-M4 MCUs

TM4C1294NCPDT32-bit Arm Cortex-M4F based MCU with 120-MHZ, 1-MB flash, 256-KB RAM, USB, ENET MAC+PHY

Data sheet: PDF
Arm-based processors

AM3358Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A8, 3D graphics, PRU-ICSS, CAN

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
D-type flip-flops

SN74LVC1G74Single Positive-Edge-Triggered D-Type Flip-Flop With Clear and Preset

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
D-type flip-flops

SN74LVC2G74Single Positive-Edge-Triggered D-Type Flip-Flop with Clear and Preset

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Direction-controlled voltage translators

SN74AVC4T245Four-bit dual-supply bus transceiver with configurable voltage-level shifting

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ESD protection diodes

TPD4S012Quad 0.8-pF, 5.5-V, ±10-kV ESD protection diode with 15-V tolerant Vbus for USB Interface<

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
ESD protection diodes

TPD6E0046 channel 1.6-pF, 5.5-V, 8-kV ESD protection diode for High Speed Interfaces

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Fixed-direction voltage translators

SN74LV1T34Single Power Supply BUFFER Logic Level Shifter (no enable)

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Fully differential amplifiers

THS4551Low Noise, Precision, 150MHz, Fully Differential Amplifier

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Instrumentation amplifiers

INA118Precision, Low Power Instrumentation Amplifier

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Inverting buffers & drivers

SN74LVC1G06Single 1.65-V to 5.5-V inverter with open-drain outputs

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Linear & low-dropout (LDO) regulators

LP5907250-mA, low-noise, high-PSRR, ultra-low-dropout voltage regulator with low IQ and enable

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Linear & low-dropout (LDO) regulators

TL5209500-mA, 16-V, adjustable low-dropout voltage regulator with reverse voltage protection

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Linear & low-dropout (LDO) regulators

TPS731150-mA, high-accuracy, ultra-low-dropout voltage regulator with reverse current protection & enable

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Linear & low-dropout (LDO) regulators

TPS7961-A, low-dropout voltage regulator with enable

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Multi-channel ICs (PMICs)

TPS65217Power Management IC (PMIC) w/ 3 DC/DCs, 4 LDOs, linear battery charger & white LED driver

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Noninverting buffers & drivers

SN74LVC1G07Single 1.65-V to 5.5-V buffer with open-drain outputs

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Noninverting buffers & drivers

SN74LVC2G2412-ch, 1.65-V to 5.5-V buffers with 3-state outputs

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Precision ADCs

ADS127L0124-Bit, 512kSPS, 1-Ch, Very-Low-Power, Wide-Bandwidth Delta-Sigma ADC

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Precision op amps (Vos<1mV)

OPA320Precision, zero-crossover, 20-MHz, 0.9-pA Ib, RRIO, CMOS operational amplifier

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
RS-485 & RS-422 transceivers

THVD15005-V RS-485 transceiver up to 500 kbps with ±8-kV IEC ESD protection

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Series voltage references

REF60252.5-V, 5-ppm/°C high-precision voltage reference with integrated buffer & enable pin

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Shunt voltage references

LM4040Fixed voltage, 45-µA, precision micropower shunt voltage reference

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Signal isolators with integrated power

ISOW7841Quad-channel, 3/1, reinforced digital isolator with integrated power

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Sub-1 GHz wireless MCUs

CC1312RSimpleLink™ 32-bit Arm Cortex-M4F Sub-1 GHz wireless MCU with 352kB Flash

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Sub-1 GHz wireless MCUs

CC1314R10SimpleLink™ Arm® Cortex®-M33 Sub-1 GHz wireless MCU with 1-MB flash and up to 296 kB of SRAM

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
USB power switches & charging port controllers

TPS2051B0.5A loading, 2.7-5.5V, 70mΩ USB power switch, active-high

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

Technical documentation

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* Design guide Universal Data Concentrator Ref. Des. Supporting Ethernet, 6LoWPAN RF Mesh and Dec. 17, 2018
Cybersecurity advisory Amnesia Open-Source TCP/IP Stack Vulnerabilities (AMNESIA:33) (Rev. A) PDF | HTML Jan. 11, 2021
More literature RF Mesh Networking Offers System Performance and Interoperability Dec. 17, 2018
Application note How to Configure Different Frequency Bands for the 6LoWPAN Mesh TI Designs Sep. 25, 2018
More literature Emulation Wiki -- In-depth technical and "how-to" articles, FAQs, etc. Mar. 24, 2011

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