Multiplex power line communication transceivers for vehicle harness network
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DCB500 Evaluation Board

DCB500/DCAN250 Powerline Carrier Transceiver Evaluation Board



The DCB500/DCAN250 Evaluation Board enables to network multiple DCB500/DCAN250 power-line Carrier transceivers. Large amount of data can be streamed over Direct Current (DC) line carrier. Multiple DCB500/DCAN250 boards can be multiplex over vehicle's DC power-line.

The PLC evaluation board contains all the required hardware for operation as a modem, such as line protection network, filter and power supply. The board performs serial data communication over DC power-line at data rates of up to 500Kbps. The SPI / UART Serial Interface simplifies connection to a host ECU or a PC for application development.

The evaluation board get its power and operate from 10V to 36V DC power-line.

DCB500 evaluation board

Specifications



  • Communicates over noisy DC (Power) Lines.
  • Interfaces with CAN-bus controller as its transceiver.
  • Selectable data rates 31Kbps to 250Kbps.
  • One or two operating frequencies.
  • Use of low cost passive filter(s).
  • 10V to 36V operation using switching power supply.
  • Four indication LEDs.
  • Small size board (70mm*42mm).


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