The Socionext HD-PLC™* LSI (SC1320A) is embedded with the 4th generation of HD-PLC™ core and provides secure wired communication for IoT devices that can be connected by using the existing power line infrastructure. It creates more freedom for innovations while transmitting more data to and from urban areas, homes, and factories to further evolve our society to "Society 5.0".
*: HD-PLC is a trademark or registered trademark of Panasonic Corporation in Japan and other countries.
Product Overview
Features
- World's 1st LSI embedded with HD-PLC™ core conforming to IEEE 1901-2020 (data from March 2021).
- Applicable for IoT devices using general interfaces such as UART/SPI and Ethernet MAC (RMII)
- Available support for protocols like BACnet, Lonworks for industrial applications, including building management
Advantages
- Low power consumption (around 200mW) using Socionext's solution
- Compact package size with advanced process technology
- Reduction of BOM costs with compact power circuit and PCB design
- Stable powerline communication is achieved using a combination of high-quality analog and noise reduction techniques
- Long-distance communication (up to 10km*) is realized using the 4th generation of HD-PLC™ core.
*Communication environment-dependent
Target Applications
- Home
- Urban
- Industrial
Use cases
Where there's a cable line, HD-PLC can establish the connection
[Society]
Use Cases
HEMS, home appliance control, security, and more
[Home and Daily Life]

System Diagram
[Notes]
PMU : Power Management Unit
DCDC/LDO : DC-DC Converter / Low Drop Out
PGA : Programmable Gain Amplifier
Specifications
Item | Specification |
---|---|
CPU | Arm Cortex-M |
Clock | 125MHz |
Flash | Quad-SPI |
Interface | SPI/UART/RMII |
Supply voltage | 3.3V unity |
Package | QFN |
Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
Power | 200mW(Typ.) |
“Arm” and “Cortex” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Arm Limited (or its subsidiaries) in the EU and/or elsewhere.
Documentation
Download SC1320A HD-PLC Factsheet
Evaluation Kit
Evaluation kit is available for development using the SC1320A HD-PLC LSI.
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