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TIDM-MINI-DC

Data Concentrator Reference Design for Smaller AMI Networks Reduces Infrastructure Cost

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TIDM-MINI-DC

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Overview

The TIDM-MINI-DC reference design implements a light-weight powerline communication (PLC) data concentrator (DC) solution integrated with an Ethernet repeater feature. A power grid network is static, which means that once end-nodes are installed the number of nodes to be supported by a DC is fixed. Electric utilities often have many feeder lines with only a small number of end consumers. It is not cost-effective to install a high-performance DC solution capable of supporting a large number of end nodes for these feeders. This design offers a low-cost PLC DC solution to support smaller networks with an Ethernet repeater (or edge router) feature to interconnect the local PLC network to an Ethernet-based backbone network so that a control center can control the PLC end-nodes directly.

Features
  • Supports a network up to 32 nodes with a light-weight data concentrator solution using the same platform as PLC service nodes
  • Extends network coverage with PLC/ethernet repeater (or edge router) feature interconnecting ethernet and PLC networks
  • TM4C1294 is a single-chip MCU device integrated with ethernet MAC/PHY
  • Supports both CENELEC-A and FCC frequency bands with the mini-DC solution based on TMS320F28375S and AFE032
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Design files

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download Design guide — TIDM-MINI-DC
TIDUC77.PDF (4697 KB)

Reference design overview and verified performance test data

download Assembly drawing — TIDM-MINI-DC
TIDRNM3.ZIP (1251 KB)

Detailed overview of design layout for component placement

download Bill of materials (BOM) — TIDM-MINI-DC
TIDRNM2.PDF (163 KB)

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

download CAD/CAE symbol — TIDM-MINI-DC
TIDRNM5.ZIP (357 KB)

Files used for 3D models or 2D drawings of IC components

download Gerber file — TIDM-MINI-DC
TIDCCN1.ZIP (940 KB)

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

download PCB layout — TIDM-MINI-DC
TIDRNM4.ZIP (1115 KB)

PCB layer plot file used for generating PCB design layout

download Schematic — TIDM-MINI-DC
TIDRNM1.PDF (499 KB)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

Products

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Linear & low-dropout (LDO) regulators

TPS737 — 1A ultra-low-dropout voltage regulator with reverse current protection and enable

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Configurable gates

SN74LVC1G57 — Configurable Multiple-Function Gate

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Power modules (integrated inductor)

PTH08080W — 2.25 A, 4.5-V to 18-V Input Wide Adjust Miniature Power Module

Data sheet: PDF
Reset & watchdog ICs

TPS3897 — Single-channel, ultra-small, adjustable supervisor with active-high, open-drain output

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General-purpose MCUs

TM4C123GH6PM — 32-bit Arm Cortex-M4F based MCU with 80 -MHz, 256 -KB Flash, 32 -KB RAM, 2 CAN, RTC, USB, 64-Pin

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Automotive powertrain, zonal & chassis control MCUs

TMS320F28375S-Q1 — Automotive C2000™ 32-bit MCU with 400 MIPS, 1xCPU, 1xCLA, FPU, TMU, 1024 KB flash, EMIF, 12b ADC

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ESD protection diodes

TPD4S012 — Quad 0.8-pF, 5.5-V, ±10-kV ESD protection diode with 15-V tolerant Vbus for USB Interface<

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ESD protection diodes

TPD2E001 — Dual 1.5-pF, 5.5-V, ±8-kV ESD protection diode with 1-nA max leakage & VCC pin for USB 2.0

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Real-time digital power MCUs

TMS320F28375S — C2000™ 32-bit MCU with 400 MIPS, 1xCPU, 1xCLA, FPU, TMU, 1024 KB flash, EMIF, 12b ADC

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Power op amps

AFE032 — Low-cost, integrated, powerline communications (PLC) analog front-end for driving low-impedance line

Data sheet: PDF
General-purpose MCUs

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

Data sheet: PDF
DC/DC converters

TPS62080 — 1.2A High Efficient Step Down Converter in 2x2mm SON Package, with Adjustable Vout

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
NAND gates

SN74HC03 — 4-ch, 2-input, 2-V to 6-V 5.2 mA drive strength NAND gate with open-drain outputs

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USB power switches & charging port controllers

TPS2052B — 2-ch, 0.5A loading, 2.7-5.5V, 70mΩ USB power switch, active-high

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Evaluation board

EK-TM4C1294XL — ARM® Cortex®-M4F-Based MCU TM4C1294 Connected LaunchPad™ Evaluation Kit

The TIDM-MINI-DC reference design implements a light-weight powerline communication (PLC) data concentrator (DC) solution integrated with an Ethernet repeater feature. A power grid network is static, which means that once end-nodes are installed the number of nodes to be supported by a DC is (...)
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TIDM-MINI-DC — Data Concentrator Reference Design for Smaller AMI Networks Reduces Infrastructure Cost TIDM-TM4C123XSUB1GHZ — Sub-1 GHz–Enabled IoT Node on High-Performance Microcontroller Reference Design TIDM-TM4C129SDRAMNVM — Execute from SDRAM with code storage in NVM for high performance MCU TIDM-TM4C129XBLE — BLE Enabled IoT Node With High Performance MCU Reference Design TIDM-TM4C129XS2E — RTOS-Based Configurable Serial-to-Ethernet Converter on High Performance MCUs Reference Design TIDM-TM4C129XWIFI — Wi-Fi Enabled IoT Node with High Performance MCU Reference Design TIDM-TM4CFLASHSRAM — Concurrent Parallel XIP Flash and SRAM Design for code download & execution on High Performance MCUs
Evaluation board
BOOSTXL-ADS7841-Q1 — ADS7841-Q1 12-bit 4-channel serial output sampling ADC BoosterPack™ plug-in module BOOSTXL-TLC2543 — TLC2543-Q1 12-Bit ADC With Serial Control and 11 Analog Inputs BoosterPack™ Plug-in Module
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EK-TM4C1294XL — ARM® Cortex®-M4F-Based MCU TM4C1294 Connected LaunchPad™ Evaluation Kit

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TIDM-MINI-DC — Data Concentrator Reference Design for Smaller AMI Networks Reduces Infrastructure Cost TIDM-TM4C123XSUB1GHZ — Sub-1 GHz–Enabled IoT Node on High-Performance Microcontroller Reference Design TIDM-TM4C129SDRAMNVM — Execute from SDRAM with code storage in NVM for high performance MCU TIDM-TM4C129XBLE — BLE Enabled IoT Node With High Performance MCU Reference Design TIDM-TM4C129XS2E — RTOS-Based Configurable Serial-to-Ethernet Converter on High Performance MCUs Reference Design TIDM-TM4C129XWIFI — Wi-Fi Enabled IoT Node with High Performance MCU Reference Design TIDM-TM4CFLASHSRAM — Concurrent Parallel XIP Flash and SRAM Design for code download & execution on High Performance MCUs
Evaluation board
BOOSTXL-ADS7841-Q1 — ADS7841-Q1 12-bit 4-channel serial output sampling ADC BoosterPack™ plug-in module BOOSTXL-TLC2543 — TLC2543-Q1 12-Bit ADC With Serial Control and 11 Analog Inputs BoosterPack™ Plug-in Module
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TIDCCN2 — TIDM-MINI-DC Software

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