TIDA-010032

Universal data concentrator reference design supporting Ethernet, 6LoWPAN RF mesh and 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 3.3V 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

Industrial

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.

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Design files

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Design guide — TIDA-010032

TIDUEH3.PDF (4003 K)

Reference design overview and verified performance test data

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Schematic — TIDA-010032

TIDRY57.PDF (2235 K)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

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Bill of materials (BOM) — TIDA-010032

TIDRY58.PDF (73 K)

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

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Assembly drawing — TIDA-010032

TIDRY59.PDF (144 K)

Detailed overview of design layout for component placement

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CAD/CAE symbol — TIDA-010032

TIDRY61.ZIP (911 K)

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Gerber file — TIDA-010032

TIDCF43.ZIP (789 K)

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

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PCB layout — TIDA-010032

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

TS3A24159 — 0.3-Ω on-state resistance, 3.3-V, 2:1 (SPDT), 2-channel analog switch with 1.8-V input logic

Data sheet

	Type	Title	Date
*	Design guide	Universal Data Concentrator Ref. Des. Supporting Ethernet, 6LoWPAN RF Mesh and	Dec. 17, 2018
	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

TIDA-010032

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

TIDA-010032

Overview

Features

Industrial

Design files & products

Design files

Products

TS3A24159 — 0.3-Ω on-state resistance, 3.3-V, 2:1 (SPDT), 2-channel analog switch with 1.8-V input logic

TS3A4751 — 0.9-Ω on-state resistance, 3.3-V, 1:1 (SPST), 4-channel analog switch with 1.8-V input logic

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

AM3358 — Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A8, 3D graphics, PRU-ICSS, CAN

SN74LVC1G74 — Single Positive-Edge-Triggered D-Type Flip-Flop With Clear and Preset

SN74LVC2G74 — Single Positive-Edge-Triggered D-Type Flip-Flop with Clear and Preset

SN74AVC4T245 — 4-Bit Dual-Supply Bus Transceiver with Configurable Voltage-Level Shifting and 3-State Outputs

TPD4S012 — Quad 0.8-pF, 5.5-V, ±8-kV ESD protection diode with 15-V tolerant Vbus for USB Interface

TPD6E004 — 6 channel 1.6-pF, 5.5-V, 8-kV ESD protection diode for High Speed Interfaces

SN74LV1T34 — Single Power Supply BUFFER Logic Level Shifter (no enable)

THS4551 — Low Noise, Precision, 150MHz, Fully Differential Amplifier

INA118 — Precision, Low Power Instrumentation Amplifier

SN74LVC1G06 — Single 1.65-V to 5.5-V inverter with open-drain outputs

LP5907 — 250-mA, low-noise, high-PSRR, ultra-low-dropout voltage regulator with low IQ and enable

TL5209 — 500-mA, 16-V, adjustable low-dropout voltage regulator with reverse voltage protection

TPS731 — 150-mA, high-accuracy, ultra-low-dropout voltage regulator with reverse current protection & enable

TPS796 — 1-A, low-dropout voltage regulator with enable

TPS65217 — Power Management IC (PMIC) w/ 3 DC/DCs, 4 LDOs, linear battery charger & white LED driver

SN74LVC1G07 — Single 1.65-V to 5.5-V buffer with open-drain outputs

SN74LVC2G241 — 2-ch, 1.65-V to 5.5-V buffers with 3-state outputs

ADS127L01 — 24-Bit, 512kSPS, 1-Ch, Very-Low-Power, Wide-Bandwidth Delta-Sigma ADC

OPA320 — Precision, zero-crossover, 20-MHz, 0.9-pA Ib, RRIO, CMOS operational amplifier

THVD1500 — 5-V RS-485 transceiver up to 500 kbps with ±8-kV IEC ESD protection

REF6025 — 2.5-V, 5-ppm/°C high-precision voltage reference with integrated buffer & enable pin

LM4040 — Fixed voltage, 45-µA, precision micropower shunt voltage reference

ISOW7841 — Quad-channel, 3/1, reinforced digital isolator with integrated power

TPS2051B — 0.5A loading, 2.7-5.5V, 70mΩ USB power switch, active-high

CC1312R — SimpleLink™ 32-bit Arm Cortex-M4F Sub-1 GHz wireless MCU with 352kB Flash

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