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Overview

Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) networks are the foundation for smart grid deployments around the world. Data concentrators play a key role in AMI networks as they are the point of interaction between the utility's central operations network and individual end points.

Design requirements

    Modern data concentrator designs require:

  • A secure, high-performance reference that maximizes the number of end points serviced and reduces the utility's overall cost of deployment.
  • Support for both wired AMI networks such as PLC and wireless AMI networks using low-power RF mesh or star topologies.
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Type Title Date
Application note Design for State Grid Corporation of China RS-485 Standard – THVD1500 30 Nov 2017
Application note Designing With the Improved TL431LI (Rev. A) 28 Jun 2019
White paper Data concentrators: The core of energy and data management (Rev. A) 26 Feb 2018
Application note How to Configure Different Frequency Bands for the 6LoWPAN Mesh TI Designs 25 Sep 2018
Application note Integrating the 6LoWPAN Mesh Designs into a New TI-15.4 Stack Example 25 Sep 2018
Application note Implementing a Pairwise Key Mechanism for the 6LoWPAN Mesh TI Designs 25 Sep 2018
Application note Power Supply Design for NXP i.MX 6 Using the TPS65023 22 Feb 2018
White paper A Smarter Grid With The Internet of Things 21 Oct 2013
White paper Smart power opens door to more efficient electrical use 21 Mar 2016
Technical article Benefits of using Sub-1 GHz connectivity for grid asset monitoring, protection and PDF | HTML 14 Jul 2023
White paper Long-Range RF Communication: Why Narrowband is the de Facto Standard 07 Mar 2014

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