SIG60 - UART/LIN TRANSCEIVER IC OVER DC POWER LINE

The SIG60 IC device communicates over the DC power line using UART protocol bytes at bit rates up to 115.2 Kbit/s.

DEVICE INTERFACE

The device simply interfaces with any UART / LIN port of any microcontroller (ECU). The power-line is used for both power and data communication, thus eliminating the need for special wires for carrying control or data.

SIGNALING TECHNOLOGY

The SIG60 uses a unique multiplex digital signaling technology that overcomes the power line noisy environment. The small footprint integrates most of the analog components needed for its operation. A capacitor interfaces the SIG60 signals to the power line.

SLEEP-MODE

The device has a sleep mode for power saving, with unique power line sensing, for wake-up message detection initiated by other devices.

BIT RATES

The bit rates are selectable between 9.6 Kbit/s to 115.2 Kbit/s.

LIN-NETWORK

The SIG60 device can interface directly to a LIN host, hence eliminating the LIN transceiver. With bit rates up to 115.2 Kbit/s there is an increase of the LIN bus bit rate of up to 5 times faster compared to a traditional LIN network possible.