Figure 3-9. CENELEC Frequency Bands
The PL360G55CB-EK evaluation board communicates in the CENELEC B-Band frequency. The use of
frequencies in this band shall be restricted to consumer use; for example, for end-user applications such
as industrial applications.
Microchip has designed five coupling reference designs for CENELEC B-Band with variations in the BOM
cost and the communication performance.
summarizes the main features of the available
designs.
Table 3-12. Characteristics of PLCOUPxxx Boards for CENELEC B-Band
Board Name
Description
Frequency
Band (kHz)
Branch
Electrical
Isolation
PRIME
Channel
G3-PLC
Band
Applicable
Regulation
PLCOUP012-
ISO
Low cost with internal
driver G3 CENELEC B
compliant
95 - 125
Single
Yes
-
G3
CENELEC B
CENELEC
EN 50065
PLCOUP012-
NONISO
Low cost with internal
driver G3 CENELEC B
compliant
95 - 125
Single
No
-
G3
CENELEC B
CENELEC
EN 50065
PLCOUP013
Ultra low cost with
internal driver and
non-Isolated G3
CENELEC B
compliant
95 - 125
Single
No
-
G3
CENELEC B
CENELEC
EN 50065
PLCOUP014-
ISO
G3 CENELEC B
compliant
95 - 125
Single
Yes
-
G3
CENELEC B
CENELEC
EN 50065
PLCOUP014-
NONISO
G3 CENELEC B
compliant
95 - 125
Single
No
-
G3
CENELEC B
CENELEC
EN 50065
The PL360G55CB-EK board is assembled with the PLCOUP014-ISO coupling design. The goal is to
provide a cost-optimized fully-featured design according to the G3-PLC requirements. Still, the
PL360G55CB-EK board is designed to allow using all the other coupling designs by changing the
corresponding components and firmware configurations.
Important:
Check the online resources from Microchip website to download the proper files
according to your desired CENELEC B-Band design.
PL360G55CB-EK
PL360G55CB-EK Board
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2019 Microchip Technology Inc.
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