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Multi-Protocol PLC in One Platform10 Reasons to Use Connect-it! OFDM Powerline Solution Kits

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Everything You Need to Evaluate Then Develop

Features 2 Hardware platforms for OFDM PLC evaluation and developmentCertified full protocol stacksSimple PC GUI for flexible device configuration and testingEasy to use PC applications for PHY performance evaluation supporting G3 and PRIME protocolsAllows customisation of evaluation software to own test environmentWireshark protocol analyserSwappable filter boardsE1 debugging interface for advanced development support

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Fully Certified OFDM PLC Standards Support

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Fully certified protocol stacksFully certified protocol stacks with well-documented API provided free of chargeFull interoperability guaranteedActive participation in working groupsActive involvement in global rolloutsProven in major European rolloutsRenesas solution selected as “golden unit” for all G3 certification labs

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Supports Multiple Frequency Bands

SupportsCENELEC A, FCC

and ARIB

Enables oneplatform forglobal use

Simply exchangefilter boards

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Intuitive & Flexible PC GUI Tool

Configuration & parameter controlSelect transmitter or receiver device typeSet network and device addressesConfigure how many frames to send, the number of retries and timeoutsSelect the modulation typeConfigure payload, size and contentSet script to send same test sequence to multiple nodesFrame window for detailed analysis Log & save results and statisticsConfigure other parameters such as transmission levels

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Powerful Protocol Analyser

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Includes Wiresharkprotocol analyser

plug-in

Powerful toolto monitor & analyse

all data traffic

Allows fast &efficient application

development

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One Solution for Multiple Meter Platforms

Choice of software & pin compatiblescalable MCU’s

PLC modemsupports multiple

standards

Softwareconfigurable PLC

modem

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High Performance OFDM DSP Engine

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Robust & highly integratedHigh performance DSP for PHY with 200MHz max operation speedAFE Integrated with adaptive gain amp & AGC functionHardware security engine (AES128)Very low power operation (includes AFE, digital baseband and MAC sub-layer processing)Small package – 48pin QFP - 49mm2Superior dynamic range: +20 to 30dB higher receiver sensitivity compared to other solutions • 110dB vs 80~90dB

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Scalable Application Processor Solutions

Maximumapplication design

flexibility

Flexiblesystem

partitioning

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Excellent Solution Power Consumption

OFDM Silicon Comparison (Rx only):

Source: Internet, vendor data sheets (Renesas figure does not include NWK)

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Competitive Solution BOM Cost

Implement injust 49mm2

PCB space

Designed for &used in mass smart

meter rollouts

Free of chargeprotocol stacks

& API

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