Universal data concentrator reference design supporting Ethernet, 6LoWPAN RF mesh and more
TIDA-010032
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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)
Due to the legacy nature of this example software, this reference design is considered OBSOLETE, and as such 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:
- Ensure to take appropriate actions to mitigate these potential vulnerabilities in Contiki-OS, or
- Move to Contiki-NG 4.6.
See the Important Notice and Disclaimer covering reference designs and other TI resources.
Key Document
- Universal Data Concentrator Ref. Des. Supporting Ethernet, 6LoWPAN RF Mesh and
(PDF 4003 KB)
17 Dec 2018
Description
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 3.3V and 5V 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
- Fully compatible with the TIDA-010003 and TIDA-010024 end-node reference designs to provide a complete network solution
- Capable of extending to other connectivity devices such as broadband PLC, cellular and Wi-Fi
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