TIDM-MINI-DC

Data Concentrator Reference Design for Smaller AMI Networks Reduces Infrastructure Cost

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TIDM-MINI-DC

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Overview

The TIDM-MINI-DC reference design implements a light-weight powerline communication (PLC) data concentrator (DC) solution integrated with an Ethernet repeater feature. A power grid network is static, which means that once end-nodes are installed the number of nodes to be supported by a DC is fixed. Electric utilities often have many feeder lines with only a small number of end consumers. It is not cost-effective to install a high-performance DC solution capable of supporting a large number of end nodes for these feeders. This design offers a low-cost PLC DC solution to support smaller networks with an Ethernet repeater (or edge router) feature to interconnect the local PLC network to an Ethernet-based backbone network so that a control center can control the PLC end-nodes directly.

Features

Supports a network up to 32 nodes with a light-weight data concentrator solution using the same platform as PLC service nodes
Extends network coverage with PLC/ethernet repeater (or edge router) feature interconnecting ethernet and PLC networks
TM4C1294 is a single-chip MCU device integrated with ethernet MAC/PHY
Supports both CENELEC-A and FCC frequency bands with the mini-DC solution based on TMS320F28375S and AFE032

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Design files

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Design guide — TIDM-MINI-DC

TIDUC77.PDF (4696 K)

Reference design overview and verified performance test data

Schematic — TIDM-MINI-DC

TIDRNM1.PDF (498 K)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

Bill of materials (BOM) — TIDM-MINI-DC

TIDRNM2.PDF (163 K)

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

Assembly drawing — TIDM-MINI-DC

TIDRNM3.ZIP (1250 K)

Detailed overview of design layout for component placement

CAD/CAE symbol — TIDM-MINI-DC

TIDRNM5.ZIP (356 K)

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

Gerber file — TIDM-MINI-DC

TIDCCN1.ZIP (939 K)

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

PCB layout — TIDM-MINI-DC

TIDRNM4.ZIP (1115 K)

PCB layer plot file used for generating PCB design layout

Products

Includes TI products in the design and potential alternatives.

AC/DC & DC/DC converters (integrated FET)

TPS62080 — 1.2A High Efficient Step Down Converter in 2x2mm SON Package, with Adjustable Vout

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

Arm Cortex-M4 MCUs

TM4C123GH6PM — 32-bit Arm Cortex-M4F based MCU with 80 -MHz, 256 -KB Flash, 32 -KB RAM, 2 CAN, RTC, USB, 64-Pin

Data sheet: PDF

Arm Cortex-M4 MCUs

TM4C1294NCPDT — 32-bit Arm Cortex-M4F based MCU with 120-MHZ, 1-MB flash, 256-KB RAM, USB, ENET MAC+PHY

Data sheet: PDF

C2000 real-time microcontrollers

TMS320F28375S — C2000™ 32-bit MCU with 400 MIPS, 1xCPU, 1xCLA, FPU, TMU, 1024 KB flash, EMIF, 12b ADC

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

C2000 real-time microcontrollers

TMS320F28375S-Q1 — Automotive C2000™ 32-bit MCU with 400 MIPS, 1xCPU, 1xCLA, FPU, TMU, 1024 KB flash, EMIF, 12b ADC

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

Configurable gates

SN74LVC1G57 — Configurable Multiple-Function Gate

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

ESD protection diodes

TPD2E001 — Dual 1.5-pF, 5.5-V, ±8-kV ESD protection diode with 1-nA max leakage & VCC pin for USB 2.0

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

ESD protection diodes

TPD4S012 — Quad 0.8-pF, 5.5-V, ±10-kV ESD protection diode with 15-V tolerant Vbus for USB Interface<

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

Linear & low-dropout (LDO) regulators

TPS737 — 1-A, ultra-low-dropout voltage regulator with reverse current protection & enable

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

NAND gates

SN74HC03 — 4-ch, 2-input, 2-V to 6-V 5.2 mA drive strength NAND gate with open-drain outputs

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

Power modules (integrated inductor)

PTH08080W — 2.25 A, 4.5-V to 18-V Input Wide Adjust Miniature Power Module

Data sheet: PDF

Power op amps

AFE032 — Low-cost, integrated, powerline communications (PLC) analog front-end for driving low-impedance line

Data sheet: PDF

Supervisor & reset ICs

TPS3897 — Single-channel, ultra-small, adjustable supervisor with active-high, open-drain output

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

USB power switches & charging port controllers

TPS2052B — 2-ch, 0.5A loading, 2.7-5.5V, 70mΩ USB power switch, active-high

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

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Version: 01.00.00.00

Release date: 22 Sep 2016

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