Renesas Electronics R9A06G061 PLC modem IC

Renesas Electronics has introduced the R9A06G061 power line communication (PLC) modem IC. The product delivers high-speed communication at up to 1 Mbps over long distances of 1 km or more, without the need for relays, expanding the range of practical applications for PLC. Optimised analog peripheral functions reduce the number of external components required, allowing for more compact systems.

The device is suitable for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control, lighting system control in office buildings and string monitoring and power conditioner control in solar power systems. Since it does not require the installation of dedicated cables, it can enable system monitoring in applications such as cellular antennas or motors in submersible pumps.

The PLC modem IC is designed specifically for configuring simple peer-to-peer (P2P) networks with a bus or star topology. The transmission drive capability enables designers to increase the number of devices that can be connected to more than 200 without the use of additional line drivers. In addition, the IC’s noise tolerance makes it suitable for a wide range of applications and environments.