NCN49597C5972MNRG [ONSEMI]

PROGRAMMABLE MODEM;
NCN49597C5972MNRG
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NCN49597  
Power Line Carrier Modem  
The NCN49597 is a powerful power line communication SoC  
combining low power Cortex M0 processor with a high precision  
analogue front end. Based on a dual 4800 Baud SFSK channel  
technology, it offers an ideal compromise between speed and  
robustness for operations in a harsh environment.  
Pin to pin and function compatible with its predecessor, the  
AMIS49587, this new generation extends frequency up to Cenelec D  
band for use in applications such as e-metering, home automation and  
street lighting.  
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Executing by default the IEC61334-51 PHY and MAC stack, the  
NCN49597 benefits for more than 10 years of field experience in  
eMetering and delivers innovative features such as a smart  
synchronisation and automatic baud rate detection.  
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Fully reprogrammable, it also supports building automation  
standard or full custom protocol. The configurable GPIOs allow  
connecting peripherals such as LCD or metering ICs.  
QFN52 8x8, 0.5P  
CASE 485M  
Features  
Power Line Carrier Modem for 50 and 60 Hz Mains  
Embedded ARM Cortex M0 Processor, Programmable Embedded  
Software  
MARKING DIAGRAMS  
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Compliant with IEC 6133451 and CENELEC EN 500651  
Dual SFSK Channel, Each at 4800 Baud  
Programmable Carrier Frequencies in CENELEC AD Band  
Half Duplex  
ARM  
ON  
XXXXYZZ  
NCN 49597  
C597901  
e3  
Data Rate Selectable:  
300 – 600 – 1200 2400 – 4800 baud (@ 50 Hz)  
360 – 720 – 1440 2880 – 5760 baud (@ 60 Hz)  
Repetition and Smart Synchronization Algorithm Boost the  
Robustness of Communication  
XXXX = Date Code  
Y
= Plant Identifier  
ZZ  
= Traceability Code  
Selectable UART/Full Duplex UART to Application Microcontroller  
SCI Port to Application Microcontroller  
SCI Baudrate Selectable: 9.6 – 19.2 – 38.4 115.2 kb  
Power Supply 3.3 V  
Junction Temperature Range: 40°C to +125°C  
These Devices are PbFree and are RoHS Compliant  
ORDERING INFORMATION  
See detailed ordering and shipping information in the package  
dimensions section on page 32 of this data sheet.  
Typical Applications  
AMR: Automated Remote Meter Reading  
Building Automation  
Solar Power  
Streetlight Control  
Transmission of Alerts (Fire, Gas Leak, Water Leak)  
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Publication Order Number:  
June, 2013 Rev. 0  
NCN49597/D  
NCN49597  
APPLICATION  
Application Example  
3V3_A  
3V3_D  
C8  
R6  
C6  
R8  
R7  
C17  
C16  
12V  
3V3_D  
U1  
C9  
C7  
R12  
12V  
VCC  
T_REQ  
U2  
B  
Vuc  
19  
OutA  
D1  
C3  
6
12  
5
7
MAINS  
R4  
C4  
TXD  
RXD  
Appli  
&
Metering  
mC  
R5  
TX_OUT  
4
R10  
A  
8
NCS5650  
OutB  
9
3
+A  
D2  
BR0  
10  
11  
1
13  
2
20  
14  
15  
Vcom  
+B  
Rlim  
BR1  
3V3_D  
VEE  
C10  
GNDuC  
Vwarn  
R9  
RESB  
R14  
C5  
PC20111120 .1  
NCN49597  
C11  
Tr  
TX_ENB  
RX_OUT  
R2  
C1  
1:2  
C2  
R3  
D3  
VDD1V8  
SEN  
RX_IN  
REF_OUT  
ZC_IN  
D4  
R1  
CDREF  
C15  
3V3_A  
D5  
R11  
EXT_CLK_E  
C12  
Y1  
C13  
C14  
Figure 1. Typical Application for the NCN49597SFSK Modem  
Figure 1 shows an SFSK PLC modem build around  
NCN49597. For synchronization the line frequency is  
The filter components are tuned for a space and mark  
frequency of 63.3 and 74 kHz respectively. The output of the  
coupled in via a 1 MW resistor. The Schottky diode pair D  
amplifier is coupled via a DC blocking capacitor C to a 2:1  
5
10  
clamps the voltage within the input range of the zero cross  
detector. In the receive path a 2 order high pass filter  
pulse transformer Tr. The secondary of this transformer is  
nd  
coupled to the mains via a high voltage capacitor C . High  
11  
blocks the mains frequency. The corner point defined by C ,  
energetic transients from the mains are clamped by the  
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C , R and R is designed at 10 kHz. In the transmit path a  
protection diode combination D , D together with D , D .  
Because the mains is not galvanic isolated care needs to be  
taken when interfacing to a microcontroller or a PC!  
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1
2
3 4 1 2  
th  
3
order low pass filter build around the NCS5650 power  
nd  
rd  
operational amplifier suppresses the 2 and 3 harmonics  
to be in line with the CENELEC EN 500651 specification.  
Table 1. EXTERNAL COMPONENTS LIST AND DESCRIPTION  
Component  
C , C  
Function Remark  
High pass receive filter  
; V decoupling cap ceramic  
Typ Value  
Tolerance  
10%  
Unit  
nF  
mF  
nF  
nF  
pF  
pF  
pF  
mF  
1.5  
1
1
2
C , C  
V
20 +80%  
20 +80%  
20%  
5
DREF  
REF_OUT  
REF_OUT  
C , C , C , C  
17  
Decoupling block capacitor  
TX_OUT coupling capacitor  
Low pass transmit filter  
100  
470  
470  
68  
7
9
16  
C
C
C
C
3
10%  
4
6
8
Low pass transmit filter  
10%  
Low pass transmit filter  
3
10%  
C
TX coupling cap; 1 A rms ripple @ 70 kHz  
10  
20%  
10  
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Table 1. EXTERNAL COMPONENTS LIST AND DESCRIPTION  
Component  
Function Remark  
High Voltage coupling capacitor; 630 V  
Zero Cross noise suppression  
Xtal load capacitor  
Typ Value  
Tolerance  
20%  
20%  
20%  
20 +80%  
1%  
Unit  
nF  
pF  
pF  
mF  
kW  
kW  
kW  
kW  
kW  
kW  
W
C
11  
C
12  
220  
100  
C
, C  
36  
13  
14  
C
Decoupling block capacitor 1.8 V internal supply  
High pass receive filter  
1
15  
R
22  
1
2
R
High pass receive filter  
11  
1%  
R , R , R R  
12, 13  
High pass receive filter; Alarm current ; Pull up  
Low pass transmit filter  
10  
1%  
3
9
R
R
R
R
R
3,3  
1%  
4
5
6
7
8
Low pass transmit filter  
10  
1%  
Low pass transmit filter  
8,2  
1%  
Low pass transmit filter  
500  
3
1%  
Low pass transmit filter  
1%  
kW  
W
R
TX Coupling resistor ; 0.5 W  
Zero Cross coupling HiV  
0,47  
1%  
10  
11  
R
1
5%  
MW  
D , D  
High current Schottky Clamp diodes  
TVS diodes  
MBRA430  
P6SMB6.8AT3G  
BAS7004  
48 MHz  
1
2
D , D  
3
4
D
Double low current Schottky clamp diode  
Xtal  
5
Y1  
Tr  
2:1 Signal transformer  
U1  
U2  
PLC modem  
NCN49597  
NCS5650  
Power Operational Amplifier  
Table 2. ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS  
Rating  
Symbol  
Min  
Max  
Unit  
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS SUPPLY  
Power Supply Pins VDD, VDDA, VSS, VSSA  
Absolute max. digital power supply  
Absolute max. analog power supply  
V
V
0.3  
3.9  
3.9  
V
V
DD_ABSM  
SS  
V
V
DDA_ABSM  
SSA  
0.3  
Absolute max. difference between digital and analog power supply  
Absolute max. difference between digital and analog ground  
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS NON 5V SAFE PINS  
V
V  
V  
0.3  
0.3  
0.3  
0.3  
V
V
DD  
DDA_ABSM  
V
SS  
SSA_ABSM  
Non 5V Safe Pins: TX_OUT, ALC_IN, RX_IN, RX_OUT, REF_OUT, ZC_IN, XIN, XOUT, TDO, TDI, TCK, TMS, TRSTB, TEST  
Absolute maximum input for normal digital inputs and analog inputs  
Absolute maximum voltage at any output pin  
V
V
SS  
V
SS  
0.3  
0.3  
V
DD  
V
DD  
+ 0.3  
+ 0.3  
V
V
IN_ABSM  
V
OUT_ABSM  
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS 5V SAFE PINS  
5V Safe Pins: TX_ENB, TXD, RXD, BR0, BR1, IO3 .. IO11, RESB  
Absolute maximum input for digital 5V safe inputs  
Absolute maximum voltage at 5V safe output pin  
V
V
V
0.3  
0.3  
6.0  
3.9  
V
V
5VS_ABSM  
SS  
V
OUT5V_ABSM  
SS  
Stresses exceeding Maximum Ratings may damage the device. Maximum Ratings are stress ratings only. Functional operation above the  
Recommended Operating Conditions is not implied. Extended exposure to stresses above the Recommended Operating Conditions may affect  
device reliability.  
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Normal Operating Conditions  
Operating ranges define the limits for functional operation and parametric characteristics of the device as described in the  
Normal Operating Conditions section and for the reliability specifications as listed in Detailed Hardware Description section.  
Functionality outside these limits is not implied.  
Total cumulative dwell time outside the normal power supply voltage range or the ambient temperature under bias, must be  
less than 0.1% of the useful life as defined in Detailed Hardware Description section.  
Table 3. OPERATING RANGES  
Rating  
Symbol  
Min  
3.0  
Max  
3.6  
Unit  
V
Power Supply Voltage Range  
Junction Temperature Range  
Ambient Temperature Range  
V
DD  
T
40  
40  
125  
115  
°C  
°C  
J
T
A
PIN DESCRIPTION  
QFN Packaging  
1
2
39  
38  
37  
36  
35  
34  
33  
32  
31  
30  
29  
28  
27  
NC  
NC  
TX_EN  
TEST  
RES  
ZC_IN  
NC  
IO3  
IO4  
IO5  
3
4
5
6
NC  
IO1/CRC  
BR0  
BR1  
SEN  
IO2/T_REQ  
CSB  
SDO  
IO0/RX_DATA  
TDO  
7
NCN49597  
8
TDI  
TCK  
TMS  
TRST  
IO6  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
IO8  
Figure 2. QFN Pinout of NCN49597 (Top view)  
Table 4. NCN49597QFN PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION  
Pin No.  
Pin Name  
ZC_IN  
I/O  
In  
Type  
A
Description  
1
50/60 Hz input for mains zero cross detection  
General Purpose I/O’s  
3..5, 12..14,  
23  
IO3 .. IO9  
In/Out  
D, 5V Safe  
6
IO0/RX_DATA  
Out  
D, 5V Safe,  
OD  
Data reception indication (in ROM mode)  
7
8
TDO  
TDI  
Out  
In  
D, 5V Safe  
Test data output  
Test data input  
D, 5V Safe,  
PD  
9
TCK  
In  
D, 5V Safe,  
PD  
Test clock  
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Table 4. NCN49597QFN PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION  
Pin No.  
Pin Name  
I/O  
Type  
Description  
10  
TMS  
In  
D, 5V Safe,  
PD  
Test mode select  
11  
TRSTB  
In  
D, 5V Safe,  
PD  
Test reset bar (active low)  
External Clock Enable input  
15  
16  
EXT_CLK_E  
TXD/PRES  
in  
D, 5V Safe  
D, 5V Safe  
Out  
Output of transmitted data (TXD) or PRE_SLOT signal  
(PRES)  
17  
18  
XIN  
In  
A
A
Xtal input (can be driven by an internal clock)  
XOUT  
Out  
Xtal output (output floating when XIN driven by external  
clock)  
19  
20  
21  
22  
VDD1V8  
VSS  
P
P
P
1V8 regulator output. Foresee a decoupling capacitor  
Digital ground  
VDD  
3.3V digital supply  
TXD  
Out  
D, 5V Safe,  
OD  
SCI transmit output  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
RXD  
SCK  
In  
Out  
In  
D, 5V Safe  
D, 5V Safe  
D, 5V Safe  
D, 5V Safe  
D, 5V Safe  
D, 5V Safe  
SCI receive input (Schmitt trigger input)  
SPI interface external Flash  
SDI  
SPI interface external Flash (Schmitt trigger input)  
SPI interface external Flash  
SDO  
Out  
In  
CSB  
SPI interface external Flash (Schmitt trigger input)  
Transmit Request input (in ROM mode)  
SPI interface Enable external Flash  
IO2/T_REQ  
SEN  
In  
In  
D, 5V Safe,  
PD  
31  
32  
33  
BR1  
BR0  
In  
In  
D, 5V Safe  
D, 5V Safe  
SCI baud rate selection  
SCI baud rate selection  
IO1/CRC  
Out  
D, 5V Safe,  
OD  
Correct frame CRC indication (in ROM mode)  
35  
36  
RESB  
TEST  
In  
In  
D, 5V Safe  
Master reset bar (Schmitt trigger input, active low)  
Hardware Test enable (Schmitt trigger input)  
D, 5V Safe,  
PD  
37  
TX_ENB  
Out  
D, 5V Safe,  
OD  
TX enable (active low)  
42  
43  
46  
47  
48  
49  
51  
TX_OUT  
ALC_IN  
VDDA  
Out  
In  
A
A
P
P
A
A
A
Transmitter output  
Automatic level control input  
3.3V analog supply  
VSSA  
Analog ground  
RX_OUT  
RX_IN  
Out  
In  
Output of receiver low noise operational amplifier  
Positive input of receiver low noise operational amplifier  
Reference output for stabilization  
REF_OUT  
NC  
Out  
2, 34, 38..41,  
44, 45, 50,  
52  
Pins 2, 34, 38..41, 44, 45, 50, 52 are not connected. These  
pins need to be left open or connected to the GND plane.  
P:  
A:  
Power pin  
5V Safe:  
IO that support the presence of 5V on bus line  
Analog pin  
Out:  
In:  
Output signal  
Input signal  
D:  
Digital pin  
PD:  
Internal Pull Down resistor  
ROM mode:  
IO0, IO1 and IO2 has predefined function when  
NCN49597 boots from ROM  
OD:  
Open Drain Output  
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Detailed Pin Description  
VDDA  
RX_OUT  
VDDA is the positive analog supply pin. Nominal voltage  
RX_OUT is the output analog pin of the receiver low  
noise input opamp. This opamp is in a negative feedback  
configuration.  
is 3.3 V. A ceramic decoupling capacitor C = 100 nF must  
DA  
be placed between this pin and the VSSA. Connection path  
of this capacitance to the VSSA on the PCB should be kept  
as short as possible in order to minimize the serial resistance.  
RX_IN  
RX_IN is the positive analog input pin of the receiver low  
noise input opamp. Together with RX_OUT and  
REF_OUT, an active high pass filter is realized. This filter  
removes the main frequency (50 or 60 Hz) from the received  
signal. The filter characteristics are determined by external  
capacitors and resistors. A typical application schematic can  
be found in paragraph 50/60 Hz Suppression Filter.  
REF_OUT  
REF_OUT is the analog output pin which provides the  
voltage reference used by the A/D converter. This pin must  
be decoupled to the analog ground by a 1 mF ceramic  
capacitance C  
. The connection path of this capacitor to  
DREF  
the VSSA on the PCB should be kept as short as possible in  
order to minimize the serial resistance.  
ZC_IN  
ZC_IN is the mains frequency analog input pin. The signal  
is used to detect the zero cross of the 50 or 60 Hz sine wave.  
This information is used, after filtering with the internal  
PLL, to synchronize frames with the mains frequency. In  
case of direct connection to the mains it is advised to use a  
series resistor of 1 MW in combination with two external  
clamp diodes in order to limit the current flowing through  
the internal protection diodes.  
VSSA  
VSSA is the analog ground supply pin.  
VDD  
VDD is the 3.3 V digital supply pin. A ceramic decoupling  
capacitor C = 100 nF must be placed between this pin and  
the VSS. Connection path of this capacitance to the VSS on  
the PCB should be kept as short as possible in order to  
minimize the serial resistance.  
DD  
RX_DATA  
VSS  
RX_DATA is a 5 V compliant open drain output. An  
external pullup resistor defines the logic high level as  
illustrated in Figure 4. A typical value for the pullup  
resistance “R” is 10 kW. The signal on this output depends  
on the status of the data reception. If NCN49597waits for  
configuration RX_DATA outputs a pulse train with a 10 Hz  
frequency. After Synchronization Confirm Time out  
VSS is the digital ground supply pin.  
RX_DATA  
=
0. If NCN49597is searching for  
synchronization RX_DATA = 1.  
+5V  
R
Output  
Figure 3: Recommended Layout of the Placement of  
Decoupling Capacitors  
VSSD  
VDD1V8  
PC20090722.2  
This is an additional power supply pin to decouple an  
internal LDO regulator. The decoupling capacitor should be  
placed as close as possible to this output pin as illustrated in  
Figure 4.  
Figure 4. Representation of 5V Safe Output  
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TDO, TDI, TCK, TMS, and TRSTB  
external clock has to be applied to the XIN pin. When  
EXT_CLK_E is connected to VSS, the quartz oscillator is  
operational.  
All these pins are part of the JTAG bus interface. The  
JTAG interface is used during production test of the IC and  
will not be described here. Input pins (TDI, TCK, TMS, and  
TRSTB) contain internal pulldown resistance. TDO is an  
output. When not used, the JTAG interface pins may be left  
floating.  
TXD  
TXD is the digital output of the asynchronous serial  
communication (SCI) unit. Only halfduplex transmission  
is supported. It is used to realize the communication between  
the NCN49597and the application microcontroller. The  
TXD is an open drain IO (5 V safe). External pullup  
resistances (typically 10 kW) are necessary to generate the  
5 V level. See Figure 4 for the circuit schematic.  
TXD/PRES  
TXD/PRES is the output for either the transmitting data  
(TX_DATA) or a synchronization signal with the timeslots  
(PRE_SLOT). TXD/PRES. More information can be found  
in paragraph Local Port.  
RXD  
XIN  
This is the digital input of the asynchronous SCI unit.  
Only halfduplex transmission is supported. This pin  
supports a 5 V level. It is used to realize the communication  
between the NCN49597and the application microcontroller.  
RXD is a 5 V safe input.  
XIN is the analog input pin of the oscillator. It is connected  
to the interval oscillator inverter gain stage. The clock signal  
can be created either internally with the external crystal and  
two capacitors or by connecting an external clock signal to  
XIN. For the internal generation case, the two external  
capacitors and crystal are placed as shown in Figure 5. For  
the external clock connection, the signal is connected to XIN  
and XOUT is left unused.  
T_REQ  
T_REQ is the transmission request input of the Serial  
Communication Interface. When pulled low its initiate a  
local communication from the application micro controller  
to NCN49597. T_REQ is a 5 V safe input. See also  
paragraph Serial Communications Interface.  
BR1, BR0  
BR0 and BR1 are digital input pins. They are used to select  
the baud rate (bits/second) of the Serial Communication  
Interface unit. The rate is defined according to Table 26  
BR1, BR0 Baud Rate. The values are taken into account  
after a reset, hardware or software. Modification of the baud  
rate during function is not possible. BR0 and BR1 are 5 V  
safe.  
XTAL_IN  
XTAL_OUT  
48 MHz  
EXT_CLK_E  
PC20120530.2  
CX  
CX  
VSSA  
Figure 5. Placement of the Capacitors and Crystal  
with Clock Signal Generated Internally  
CRC  
CRC is a 5 V compliant open drain output. An external  
pullup resistor defines the logic high level as illustrated in  
Figure 4. A typical value for this pullup resistance “R” is  
10 kW. The signal on this output depends on the cyclic  
redundancy code result of the received frame. If the cyclic  
redundancy code is correct CRC = H during the pause  
between two time slots.  
The crystal is a classical parallel resonance crystal of  
48 MHz. The values of the capacitors C are given by the  
X
manufacturer of the crystal. A typical value is 36 pF. The  
crystal has to fulfill impedance characteristics specified in  
the NCN49597data sheet. As an oscillator is sensitive and  
precise, it is advised to put the crystal as close as possible on  
the board and to ground the case.  
RESB  
RESB is a digital input pin. It is used to perform a  
hardware reset of the NCN49597. This pin supports a 5 V  
voltage level. The reset is active when the signal is low  
(0 V).  
XOUT  
XOUT is the analog output pin of the oscillator. When the  
clock signal is provided from an external generator, this  
output must be floating. When working with a crystal, this  
pin cannot be used directly as clock output because no  
additional loading is allowed on the pin (limited voltage  
swing).  
TEST  
TEST is a digital input pin with internal pull down resistor  
used to enable the Hardware Test Mode of the chip. When  
TEST is left open or forced to ground Normal Mode is  
enabled. When TEST is forced to VDD the Hardware Test  
Mode is enabled. This mode is used during production test  
EXT_CLK_E  
EXT_CLK_E allows the user to connect an external clock  
instead of using a quartz. When this pin pulled to VDD an  
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of the IC and will not be described here. TEST pin is not 5 V  
safe.  
threshold will result in an increase of the gain. The high  
threshold is fixed to 0.6 V. A value over this threshold will  
result in a decrease of the gain. A serial capacitance is used  
to block the DC components. The level adaptation is  
performed during the transmission of the first two bits of a  
new frame. Eight successive adaptations are performed. See  
also paragraph Amplifier with Automatic Level Control  
(ALC).  
TX_ENB  
TX_ENB is a digital output pin. It is low when the  
transmitter is activated. The signal is available to turn on the  
line driver. TX_ENB is a 5 V safe with open drain output,  
hence a pullup resistance is necessary achieve the  
requested voltage level associated with a logical one. See  
also Figure 4 for reference.  
SCK, SDI, SDO, CSB  
These signals form the SPI interface to an optional  
external Flash. See Reference 1.  
TX_OUT  
TX_OUT is the analog output pin of the transmitter. The  
provided signal is the SFSK modulated frames. A filtering  
operation must be performed to reduce the second and third  
order harmonic distortion. For this purpose an active filter  
is suggested. See also paragraph Transmitter Output  
TX_OUT.  
SEN  
SEN is the SPI enable signal. When pulled low  
NCN49597 will boot from the internal program ROM.  
When pulled high (connected to VDD) the SPI interface is  
active and the IC will boot from the external Flash. Boot up  
sequences are described in more detail in Reference 1.  
ALC_IN  
ALC_IN is the automatic level control analog input pin.  
The signal is used to adjust the level of the transmitted  
signal. The signal level adaptation is based on the AC  
component. The DC level on the ALC_IN pin is fixed  
internally to 1.65 V. Comparing the peak voltage of the AC  
signal with two internal thresholds does the adaptation of the  
gain. Low threshold is fixed to 0.4 V. A value under this  
IO0 IO9  
IO0 to IO9 are 10 general purpose input/output pins.  
When booting from ROM (SEN = VSS) IO0 IO2 have  
predefined functions: RX_DATA, CRC and T_REQ  
respectively. When booting from external Flash the user  
have access to all 10 of them. More information can be found  
in Reference 1.  
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS  
DC and AC Characteristics  
Oscillator: Pin XIN, XOUT  
In production the actual oscillation of the oscillator and duty cycle will not be tested. The production test will be based on  
the static parameters and the inversion from XIN to XOUT in order to guarantee the functionality of the oscillator.  
Table 5. OSCILLATOR  
Parameter  
Crystal frequency  
Test Conditions  
(Note 1)  
Symbol  
Min  
100 ppm  
35  
Typ  
Max  
+100 ppm  
65  
Unit  
MHz  
%
f
48  
CLK  
Duty cycle with quartz connected  
Startup time  
(Note 1)  
(Note 1)  
T
15  
ms  
pF  
startup  
Load capacitance external crystal  
Series resistance external crystal  
(Note 1)  
C
18  
6
L
(Note 1)  
R
1
60  
15  
W
S
Maximum Capacitive load on  
XOUT  
XIN used as clock input  
CL  
pF  
XOUT  
Low input threshold voltage  
High input threshold voltage  
Low output voltage  
XIN used as clock input  
XIN used as clock input  
VIL  
0.3 V  
V
V
V
XOUT  
DD  
VIH  
0.7 V  
DD  
XOUT  
XIN used as clock input,  
XOUT = 2 mA  
VOL  
0.3  
XOUT  
High input voltage  
XIN used as clock input  
VOH  
V
DD  
0.3  
V
XOUT  
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Zero Cross Detector and 50/60 Hz PLL: Pin ZC_IN  
Table 6. ZERO CROSS DETECTOR AND 50/60 HZ PLL  
Parameter  
Test Conditions  
Symbol  
Imp  
Min  
20  
2  
Typ  
Max  
20  
Unit  
mA  
mA  
V
Maximum peak input current  
Maximum average input current  
Mains voltage (ms) range  
ZC_IN  
During 1 ms  
Imavg  
2
ZC_IN  
With protection resistor at  
ZC_IN  
V
MAINS  
90  
550  
Rising threshold level  
Falling threshold level  
Hysteresis  
(Note 2)  
VIR  
VIF  
1.9  
V
V
ZC_IN  
(Note 2)  
0.85  
0.4  
45  
ZC_IN  
(Note 2)  
VHY  
V
ZC_IN  
Lock range for 50 Hz (Note 3)  
Lock range for 60 Hz (Note 3)  
Lock time (Note 3)  
MAINS_FREQ = 0 (50 Hz)  
MAINS_FREQ = 0 (60 Hz)  
MAINS_FREQ = 0 (50 Hz)  
MAINS_FREQ = 0 (60 Hz)  
MAINS_FREQ = 0 (50 Hz)  
Flock  
Flock  
Tlock  
Tlock  
55  
66  
15  
20  
0.1  
Hz  
Hz  
s
50Hz  
60Hz  
50Hz  
60Hz  
54  
Lock time (Note 3)  
s
Frequency variation without going  
out of lock (Note 3)  
DF  
Hz/s  
60Hz  
Frequency variation without going  
out of lock (Note 3)  
MAINS_FREQ = 0 (60 Hz)  
DF  
0.1  
25  
Hz/s  
50Hz  
Jitter of CHIP_CLK (Note 3)  
2. Measured relative to VSS  
Jitter  
25  
ms  
CHIP_CLK  
3. These parameters will not be measured in production since the performance is totally dependent of a digital circuit which will be guaranteed  
by the digital test patterns.  
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Transmitter External Parameters: Pin TX_OUT, ALC_IN, TX_ENB  
To guarantee the transmitter external specifications the TX_CLK frequency must be 12 MHz 100 ppm.  
Table 7. TRANSMITTER EXTERNAL PARAMETERS  
Parameter  
Test Conditions  
Symbol  
Min  
Typ  
Max  
Unit  
Maximum peak output level  
f
= 23 kHz  
V
0.85  
0.76  
1.15  
1.22  
Vp  
TX_OUT  
TX_OUT  
f
= 148.5 kHz  
TX_OUT  
Level control at max. output  
Second order harmonic distortion  
Third order harmonic distortion  
f
= 148.5 kHz  
HD2  
HD3  
55  
57  
30  
dB  
dB  
Hz  
pF  
kW  
TX_OUT  
Level control at max. output  
f
= 148.5 kHz  
TX_OUT  
Level control at max. output  
Frequency accuracy of the gener-  
ated sine wave  
(Notes 4 and 6)  
Df  
TX_OUT  
Capacitive output load at pin  
TX_OUT  
(Note 4)  
(Note 5)  
CL  
TX_OUT  
20  
Resistive output load at pin  
TX_OUT  
RL  
TX_OUT  
5
Turn off delay of TX_ENB output  
Td  
0.25  
2.9  
0.5  
3.1  
ms  
dB  
TX_ENB  
Automatic level control attenuation  
step  
ALC  
step  
Maximum attenuation  
ALC  
20.3  
0.46  
0.72  
111  
21.7  
0.34  
0.54  
189  
dB  
V
range  
ALC_IN  
ALC_IN  
ALC_IN  
Low threshold level on ALC_IN  
High threshold level on ALC_IN  
Input impedance of ALC_IN pin  
VTL  
VTH  
V
R
kW  
dB  
Power supply rejection ration of the  
transmitter section  
PSRR  
10 (Note 7)  
32 (Note 8)  
TX_OUT  
4. This parameter will not be tested in production.  
5. This delay corresponds to the internal transmit path delay and will be defined during design.  
6. Taking into account the resolution of the DDS and an accuracy of 100ppm of the crystal.  
7. A sinusoidal signal of 10 kHz and 100 mVpp is injected between VDDA and VSSA. The digital AD converter generates an idle pattern. The  
signal level at TX_OUT is measured to determine the parameter.  
8. A sinusoidal signal of 50 Hz and 100 mVpp is injected between VDDA and VSSA. The digital AD converter generates an idle pattern. The  
signal level at TX_OUT is measured to determine the parameter.  
The LPF filter + amplifier must have a frequency characteristic between the limits listed below. The absolute output level  
depends on the operating condition. In production the measurement will be done for relative output levels where the 0 dB  
reference value is measured at 50 kHz with a signal amplitude of 100 mV.  
Table 8. TRANSMITTER FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS  
Attenuation  
Min  
0.5  
1.3  
4.5  
Max  
0.5  
Frequency (kHz)  
Unit  
dB  
dB  
dB  
dB  
dB  
dB  
dB  
10  
148.5  
195  
0.5  
2.0  
3.0  
18.0  
36.0  
50  
245  
500  
1000  
2000  
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Receiver External Parameters: Pin RX_IN, RX_OUT, REF_OUT  
Table 9. RECEIVER EXTERNAL PARAMETERS  
Parameter  
Input offset voltage 42 dB  
Input offset voltage 0 dB  
Test Conditions  
Symbol  
Min  
Typ  
Max  
5
Unit  
mV  
mV  
Vp  
AGC gain = 42 dB  
AGC gain = 0 dB  
V
V
OFFS_RX_IN  
OFFS_RX_IN  
50  
Max. peak input voltage (corres-  
ponding to 62.5% of the SD full  
scale)  
AGC gain = 0 dB (Note 9)  
V
0.85  
1.15  
MAX_RX_IN  
Input referred noise of the analog  
receiver path  
AGC gain = 42 dB  
(Notes 9 and 10)  
NF  
150  
1
nV/ǠHz  
mA  
RX_IN  
Input leakage current of receiver  
input  
I
1  
LE_RX_IN  
Max. current delivered by  
REF_OUT  
I
300  
300  
mA  
Max_REF_OUT  
Power supply rejection ratio of the  
receiver input section  
AGC gain = 42 dB (Note 11)  
AGC gain = 42 dB (Note 12)  
PSRR  
10  
35  
dB  
LPF_OUT  
AGC gain step  
AGC range  
AGC  
5.5  
6.5  
dB  
dB  
V
step  
AGC  
39.9  
1.52  
44.1  
1.78  
range  
Analog ground reference output  
voltage  
V
REF_OUT  
Signal to noise ratio at 62.5 % of  
the SD full scale  
(Notes 9 and 13)  
SN  
54  
dB  
Vp  
AD_OUT  
Clipping level at the output of the  
gain stage (RX_OUT)  
V
1.05  
1.65  
CLIP_AGC_IN  
9. Input at RX_IN, no other external components.  
10.Characterization data only. Not tested in production.  
11. A sinusoidal signal of 10 kHz and 100 mVpp is injected between VDDA and VSSA. The signal level at the differential LPF_OUT and  
REF_OUT output is measured to determine the parameter.  
12.A sinusoidal signal of 50 Hz and 100 mVpp is injected between VDDA and VSSA. The signal level at the differential LPF_OUT output is  
measured to determine the parameter.  
13.These parameters will be tested in production with an input signal of 95 kHz and 1 Vp by reading out the digital samples at the point AD_OUT  
with the default settings of T_RX_MOD[7], SDMOD_TYP, DEC_TYP, and COR_F_ENA. The AGC gain is switched to 0 dB.  
The receive LPF filter + AGC + low noise amplifier must have a frequency characteristic between the limits listed below.  
The absolute output level depends on the operating condition.  
Table 10. RECEIVER FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS  
Attenuation  
Min  
0.5  
1.3  
4.5  
Max  
0.5  
Frequency (kHz)  
Unit  
dB  
dB  
dB  
dB  
dB  
dB  
dB  
10  
148.5  
195  
0.5  
2.0  
3.0  
18.0  
36.0  
50  
245  
500  
1000  
2000  
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PoweronReset (POR)  
Table 11. POWERONRESET  
Parameter  
Test Conditions  
Symbol  
Min  
2.1  
1
Typ  
Max  
Unit  
V
POR threshold  
V
POR  
2.7  
Power supply rise time  
0 to 3V  
T
RPOR  
ms  
Digital Outputs: TDO, CLK_OUT  
Table 12. DIGITAL OUTPUTS: TDO, CLK_OUT  
Parameter  
Low output voltage  
High output voltage  
Test Conditions  
Symbol  
Min  
Typ  
Max  
Unit  
V
I
= 3 mA  
V
OL  
0.4  
XOUT  
I
= 3 mA  
V
OH  
0.85 V  
DD  
V
XOUT  
Digital Outputs with Open Drain: TX_ENB, TXD  
Table 13. DIGITAL OUTPUTS WITH OPEN DRAIN: TX_ENB, TXD, RX_DATA, CRC, T_REQ  
Parameter  
Low output voltage  
Test Conditions  
= 4 mA  
Symbol  
Min  
Typ  
Typ  
Max  
Unit  
I
V
OL  
0.4  
V
XOUT  
Digital Inputs: BR0, BR1  
Table 14. DIGITAL INPUTS: BR0, BR1  
Parameter  
Test Conditions  
Symbol  
Min  
Max  
Unit  
V
Low input level  
V
IL  
0.2 V  
DD  
High input level  
0 to 3 V  
V
IH  
0.8 V  
V
DD  
Input leakage current  
I
10  
10  
mA  
LEAK  
Digital Inputs with Pull Down: TDI, TMS, TCK, TRSTB, TEST  
Table 15. DIGITAL INPUTS WITH PULL DOWN: TDI, TMS, TCK, TRSTB, TEST  
Parameter  
Low input level  
Test Conditions  
Symbol  
Min  
Typ  
Max  
Unit  
V
V
0.2 V  
IL  
IH  
DD  
High input level  
V
0.8 V  
7
V
DD  
Pull down resistor  
(Note 14)  
R
50  
kW  
PU  
14.Measured around a bias point of V /2.  
DD  
Digital Schmitt Trigger Inputs: RXD, RESB  
Table 16. DIGITAL SCHMITT TRIGGER INPUTS: RXD, RESB  
Parameter  
Rising threshold level  
Falling threshold level  
Input leakage current  
Test Conditions  
Symbol  
Min  
Typ  
Max  
Unit  
V
V
T+  
0.80 V  
DD  
V
T  
0.2 V  
V
DD  
I
10  
10  
mA  
LEAK  
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Current Consumption  
Table 17. CURRENT CONSUMPTION  
Parameter  
Test Conditions  
Symbol  
Min  
Typ  
Max  
Unit  
Current consumption in receive  
mode  
Current through V and V  
I
RX  
60  
mA  
DD  
DDA  
DDA  
DDA  
(Note 15)  
Current consumption in transmit  
mode  
Current through V and V  
I
TX  
60  
4
mA  
mA  
DD  
(Note 15)  
Current consumption when RESB  
= 0  
Current through V and V  
I
RESET  
DD  
(Note 15)  
15.f  
= 48 MHz.  
CLK  
INTRODUCTION  
General Description  
digital. At the backend side, the interface to the application  
is done through a serial interface. The digital processing of  
the signal is partitioned between hardwired blocks and a  
microprocessor block. The microprocessor is controlled by  
firmware. Where timing is most critical, the functions are  
implemented with dedicated hardware. For the functions  
where the timing is less critical, typically the higher level  
functions, the circuit makes use of the ARM microprocessor  
core.  
The processor runs DSP algorithms and, at the same time,  
handles the communication protocol. The communication  
protocol, in this application, contains the MAC = Medium  
Access Control Layer. The program running on the  
microprocessor is stored into ROM. The working data  
necessary for the processing is stored in an internal RAM. At  
the backend side the link to the application hardware is  
provided by a Serial Communication Interface (SCI). The  
SCI is an easy to use serial interface, which allows  
communication between an external processor used for the  
application software and the NCN49597 modem. The SCI  
works on two wires: TXD and RXD. Baud rate is  
programmed by setting 2 bits (BR0, BR1).  
Because the low protocol layers are handled in the circuit,  
the NCN49597 provides an innovative architectural split.  
Thanks to this, the user has the benefit of a higher level  
interface of the link to the PLC medium. Compared to an  
interface at the physical level, the NCN49597 allows faster  
development of applications. The user just needs to send the  
raw data to the NCN49597 and no longer has to take care of  
the protocol detail of the transmission over the specific  
medium. This last part represents usually 50% of the  
software development costs.  
The NCN49597 is a single chip half duplex SFSK  
modem dedicated to power line carrier (PLC) data  
transmission on lowor mediumvoltage power lines. The  
device offers complete handling of the protocol layers from  
the physical up to the MAC. NCN49597 complies with the  
CENELEC EMC standard EN 500651 and the  
IEC 6133451 standards. It operates from a single 3.3 V  
power supply and is interfaced to the power line by an  
external power driver and transformer. An internal PLL is  
locked to the mains frequency and is used to synchronize the  
data transmission at data rates of 300, 600, 1200, 2400 and  
4800 baud for a 50 Hz mains frequency, or 360, 720, 1440,  
2880 and 5760 baud for a 60 Hz mains frequency. In both  
cases this corresponds to 3, 6, 12 or 24 data bits per half cycle  
of the mains period.  
SFSK is a modulation and demodulation technique that  
combines some of the advantages of a classical spread  
spectrum system (e.g. immunity against narrow band  
interferers) with the advantages of the classical FSK system  
(low complexity). The transmitter assigns the space  
frequency fS to “data 0” and the mark frequency fM to  
“data 1”. The difference between SFSK and the classical  
FSK lies in the fact that fS and fM are now placed far from  
each other, making their transmission quality independent  
from each other (the strengths of the small interferences and  
the signal attenuation are both independent at the two  
frequencies). The frequency pairs supported by the  
NCN49597 are in the range of 9 150 kHz with a typical  
separation of 10 kHz.  
The conditioning and conversion of the signal is  
performed at the analog frontend of the circuit. The further  
processing of the signal and the handling of the protocol is  
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CLIENT  
Application  
SERVER  
Application  
SERVER  
Application  
SPY  
Application  
TEST  
Application  
NCN49597in  
MASTER mode  
NCN49597 in  
SLAVE mode  
NCN49597in  
SLAVE mode  
NCN49597in  
MONITOR mode  
NCN49597in  
TEST mode  
Major User Type  
Minor User Type  
PC201111 12.2  
Figure 6. Application Examples  
NCN49597 is intended to connect equipment using  
Distribution Line Carrier (DLC) communication. It serves  
two major and two minor types of applications:  
Major types:  
Minor type:  
Spy or Monitor:  
Spy or Monitor mode is used to only listen to the  
data that comes across the power line. Only the  
physical layer frame correctness is checked. When  
the frame is correct, it is passed to the external  
processor.  
Master or Client:  
A Master is a client to the data served by one or  
many slaves on the power line. It collects data from  
and controls the slave devices. A typical application  
is a concentrator system  
Test Mode:  
The Software Test Mode is used to test the  
compliance of a PLC modem conforms to  
CENELEC. EN 500651 by a continuous broadcast  
Slave or Server:  
A Slave is a server of the data to the Master. A  
typical application is an electricity meter equipped  
with a PLC modem.  
of f or f .  
S
M
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Functional Description  
The block diagram below represents the main functional units of the NCN49597:  
VDD1V8  
Transmitter (SFSK Modulator)  
Communication Controller  
TX_ENB  
TxD  
RxD  
T_REQ  
BR0  
LP  
Filter  
Transmit Data  
& Sine Synthesizer  
Serial  
Comm.  
Interface  
D/A  
TX_OUT  
ALC_IN  
TO Power Amplifier  
FROM Line Coupler  
TO Application  
Micro Controller  
BR1  
5
IO[9:3]  
RX_DATA  
CRC  
Receiver (SFSK Demodulator)  
RX_OUT  
RX_IN  
Local Port  
ARM  
Risc  
Core  
TX_DATA / PRE_SLOT  
SFSK  
Demodulator  
AAF  
AGC  
A/D  
5
JTAG I/F  
TEST  
Test  
Control  
REF  
REF_OUT  
ZC_IN  
RESB  
POR  
Watchdog  
Timer 1 & 2  
Clock and Control  
4
Zero  
crossing  
Clock Generator  
& Timer  
SPI I/F  
PLL  
OSC  
Flash SPI  
TO External Flash  
SEN  
Program/Data Program  
RAM ROM  
Interrupt  
Control  
NCN49597  
VDDA VSSA  
VDDD VSSD  
XIN XOUT  
EXT_CLK_E  
PC20120530.1  
Figure 7. SFSK Modem NCN49597 Block Diagram  
Transmitter  
Clock and Control  
The NCN49597 Transmitter function block prepares the  
communication signal which will be sent on the  
transmission channel during the transmitting phase. This  
block is connected to a power amplifier which injects the  
output signal on the mains through a linecoupler.  
According to the IEC 6133451 standard, the frame data  
is transmitted at the zero cross of the mains voltage. In order  
to recover the information at the zero cross, a zero cross  
detection of the mains is performed. A phaselocked loop  
(PLL) structure is used in order to allow a more reliable  
reconstruction of the synchronization. This PLL permits as  
well a safer implementation of the ”repetition with credit”  
function (also known as chorus transmission). The clock  
generator makes use of a precise quartz oscillator master.  
The clock signals are then obtained by the use of a  
programmed division scheme. The support circuits are also  
contained in this block. The support circuits include the  
necessary blocks to supply the references voltages for the  
AD and DA converters, the biasing currents and power  
supply sense cells to generate the right power off and startup  
conditions.  
Receiver  
The analog signal coming from the linecoupler is low  
pass filtered in order to avoid aliasing during the conversion.  
Then the level of the signal is automatically adapted by an  
automatic gain control (AGC) block. This operation  
maximizes the dynamic range of the incoming signal. The  
signal is then converted to its digital representation using  
sigma delta modulation. From then on, the processing of the  
data is done in a digital way. By using dedicated hardware,  
a direct quadrature demodulation is performed. The signal  
demodulated in the base band is then low pass filtered to  
reduce the noise and reject the image spectrum.  
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t
48 bit @ 2400 baud  
PC20100609.1  
20 ms  
Figure 8. Data Stream is in Sync with Zero Cross of the Mains (example for 50 Hz)  
Communication Controller  
Local Port  
The Communication Controller block includes the  
microprocessor, its peripherals: RAM, ROM, UART,  
TIMER, and the Power on reset. The processor uses the  
ARM Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC)  
architecture optimized for IO handling. For most of the  
instructions, the machine is able to perform one instruction  
per clock cycle. The microcontroller contains the necessary  
hardware to implement interrupt mechanisms, timers and is  
able to perform byte multiplication over one instruction  
cycle. The microcontroller is programmed to handle the  
physical layer (chip synchronization), and the MAC layer  
conform to IEC 6133451. The program is stored in a  
masked ROM. The RAM contains the necessary space to  
store the working data. The backend interface is done  
through the Serial Communication Interface block. This  
backend is used for data transmission with the application  
micro controller (containing the application layer for  
concentrator, power meter, or other functions) and for the  
definition of the modem configuration.  
The controller uses 3 output ports to inform about the  
actual status of the PLC communication. RX_DATA  
indicates if Receiving is in progress, or if NCN49597 is  
waiting for synchronization, or of it configures. CRC  
indicates if the received frames are valid (CRC = OK).  
TXD/PRES is the output for either the transmitting data  
(TX_DATA) or a synchronization signal with the timeslots  
(PRE_SLOT).  
Serial Communication Interface  
The local communication is a half duplex asynchronous  
serial link using a receiving input (RxD) and a transmitting  
output (TxD). The input port T_REQ is used to manage the  
local communication with the application micro controller  
and the baud rate can be selected depending on the status of  
two inputs BR0, BR1. These two inputs are taken in account  
after an NCN49597 reset. Thus when the application micro  
controller wants to change the baud rate, it has to set the two  
inputs and then provoke a reset.  
DETAILED HARDWARE DESCRIPTION  
Clock and Control  
block is the clock signal CHIP_CLK, 8 times over sampled  
with the bit rate. The oscillator makes use of precise 48 MHz  
quartz. This clock signal together with CHIP_CLK is fed  
into the Clock Generator and time block. Here several  
internal clock signals and timings are obtained by the use of  
a programmed division scheme.  
According to the IEC 6133451 standard, the frame data  
is transmitted at the zero cross of the mains voltage. In order  
to recover the information at the zero cross, a zero cross  
detection of the mains is performed. A phaselocked loop  
(PLL) structure is used in order to allow a more reliable  
reconstruction of the synchronization. The output of this  
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Clock and Control  
CHIP_CLK  
Zero  
crossing  
Clock Generator  
& Timer  
PLL  
OSC  
ZC_IN  
PC20120530.1  
EXT_CLK_E  
XIN  
XOUT  
Figure 9. Clock and Control Block  
Zero Cross Detector  
case of direct connection to the mains it is advised to use a  
series resistor of 1 MW in combination with two external  
Schottky clamp diodes in order to limit the current flowing  
through the internal protection diodes.  
ZC_IN is the mains frequency analog input pin. The signal  
is used to detect the zero cross of the 50 or 60 Hz sine wave.  
This information is used, after filtering with the internal  
PLL, to synchronize frames with the mains frequency. In  
Clock & Control  
3V3_A  
BAS7004  
FROM  
MAINS  
ZC_IN  
1 MW  
ZeroCross  
CHIP_CLK  
Debounce  
PLL  
Filter  
100 pF  
PC20100608.1  
Figure 10. Zero Cross Detector with Falling Edge Debounce Filter  
The zero cross detector output is logic zero when the input  
is lower than the falling threshold level and a logic one when  
the input is higher than the rising threshold level. The falling  
edges of the output of the zero cross detector are debounced  
by a period between 0.5 ms and 1 ms. The Rising edges are  
not debounced.  
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VMAINS  
VIRZC_IN  
VIFZC_IN  
t
ZeroCross  
tZCD  
tDEBOUNCE = 0,5 .. 1 ms  
10 ms  
PC20090620.1  
Figure 11. Zero Cross Detector Signals and Timing (example for 50 Hz)  
50/60 Hz PLL  
crossings. The PLL locks on the zero cross from negative to  
positive phase. The bit rate is always an even multiple of the  
mains frequency, so following combinations are possible:  
The output of the zero cross detector is used as an input for  
a PLL. The PLL generates the clock CHIP_CLK which is 8  
times the bit rate and which is in phase with the rising edge  
Table 18. CHIP_CLK IN FUNCTION OF SELECTED BAUD RATE AND MAINS FREQUENCY  
BAUD[1:0]  
MAINS_FREQ  
Baudrate  
300  
CHIP_CLK  
2400 Hz  
4800 Hz  
9600 Hz  
19200 Hz  
2880 Hz  
5760 Hz  
11520 Hz  
23040 Hz  
00  
01  
10  
11  
00  
01  
10  
11  
600  
50 Hz  
1200  
2400  
360  
720  
60 Hz  
1440  
2880  
In case no zero crossings are detected the PLL freezes its internal timers in order to maintain the CHIP_CLK timing.  
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VMAINS  
VIRZC _IN  
t
6 bit @ 300 baud  
ZeroCross  
tZCD  
PLL in lock  
CHIP _CLK  
Start of Physical PreFrame (*)  
10 ms  
PC20090 619 .3  
*The start of the Physical Subframe is shifted back with R_ZC_ADJUST[7:0] x 13 mS = t  
to compensate for the zero cross delay.  
ZCD  
Figure 12. Zero Cross Adjustment to Compensate for Zero Cross Delay (example for 50 Hz)  
The phase difference between the zero cross of the mains  
and CHIP_CLK can be tuned. This opens the possibility to  
a number value stored in register R_ZC_ADJUST[7:0]. The  
adjustment period or granularity is 13 ms. The maximum  
adjustment is 255 x 13 ms = 3.32 ms which corresponds with  
compensate for external delay t  
(e.g. opto coupler) and  
ZCD  
th  
for the 1.9 V positive threshold VIR  
of the zero cross  
1/6 of the 50 Hz mains sine period.  
ZC_IN  
detector. This is done by preloading the PLL counter with  
Table 19. ZERO CROSS DELAY COMPENSATION  
R_ZC_ADJUST[7:0]  
0000 0000  
0000 0001  
0000 0010  
0000 0011  
Compensation  
0 ms  
13 ms  
26 ms  
39 ms  
1111 1101  
1111 1110  
1111 1111  
3289 ms  
3302 ms  
3315 ms  
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Oscillator  
the series loss resistance of the crystal must be smaller than  
The oscillator works with a standard parallel resonance  
crystal of 48 MHz. XIN is the input to the oscillator inverter  
gain stage and XOUT is the output.  
60 W. EXT_CL_E should be strapped to V . If an external  
clock of 48 MHz is used, this signal should be connected to  
SSA  
XIN and EXT_CLK_E needs to be pulled to V  
.
DD  
The oscillator output f  
= 48 MHz is the base frequency  
CLK  
for the complete IC. The clock frequency for the ARM f  
ARM  
= f  
The clock for the transmitter, f  
is equal to  
CLK.  
TX_CLK  
f
/ 4 or 12 MHz. All the transmitter internal clock signals  
CLK  
will be derived from f  
. The clock for the receiver,  
TX_CLK  
f
is equal to f  
/ 8 or 6 MHz. All the receiver  
XIN  
XOUT  
EXT_CLK_E  
PC20120530.2  
RX_CLK  
CLK  
internal clock signals will be derived from f  
RX_CLK.  
48 MHz  
Clock Generator and Timer  
The CHIP_CLK and f  
are used to generate a number  
CLK  
CX  
CX  
of timing signals used for the synchronization and interrupt  
generation. The timing generation has a fixed repetition rate  
which corresponds to the length of a physical subframe. (see  
paragraph Reference 1)  
VSSA  
Figure 13. Placement of the Capacitors and Crystal  
with Clock Signal Generated Internally  
The timing generator is the same for transmit and receive  
mode. When NCN49597 switches from receive to transmit  
and back from transmit to receive, the R_CHIP_CNT  
counter value is maintained. As a result all timing signals for  
receive and transmit have the same relative timing. The  
following timing signals are defined as:  
For correct functionality the external circuit illustrated in  
Figure 13 must be connected to the oscillator pins. For a  
crystal requiring a parallel capacitance of 18 pF C must be  
X
around 36 pF. (Values of capacitors are indicative only and  
are given by the crystal manufacturer). To guarantee startup  
Start of the physical subframe  
2871 2872  
2879  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
63  
64  
65  
R_CHIP_CNT  
CHIP_CLK  
BIT_CLK  
BYTE_CLK  
FRAME_CLK  
PRE_BYTE_CLK  
PRE_FRAME_CLK  
PRE_SLOT  
PC20090619.1  
Figure 14. Timing Signals  
CHIP_CLK: is the output of the PLL and 8 times the bit rate  
on the physical interface. See also paragraph 50/60 Hz PLL.  
BIT_CLK: is active at counter values 0, 8, 16, .. 2872 and  
inactive at all other counter values. This signal is used to  
indicate the transmission of a new bit.  
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BYTE_CLK: is active at counter values 0, 64, 128, .. 2816  
and inactive at all other counter values. This signal is used  
to indicate the transmission of a new byte.  
TXD/PRES when R_CONF[7] = 0 (See paragraph Local  
Port and Table 25, field R_CONF_TXD_PRES_SEL) and can  
be used by the external host controller to synchronize its  
software with the FRAME_CLK of NCN49597.  
FRAME_CLK: is active at counter values 0 and inactive at  
all other counter values. This signal is used to indicate the  
transmission or reception of a new frame.  
Transmitter Path Description (SFSK Modulator)  
For the generation of the space and mark frequencies, the  
direct digital synthesis (DDS) of the sine wave signals is  
performed under the control of the microprocessor. After a  
signal conditioning step, a digital to analog conversion is  
performed. As for the receive path, a sigma delta modulation  
technique is used. In the analog domain, the signal is low  
pass filtered, in order to remove the high frequency  
quantization noise, and passed to the automatic level  
controller (ALC) block, where the level of the transmitted  
signal can be adjusted. The determination of the signal level  
is done through the sense circuitry.  
PRE_BYTE_CLK is a signal which is 8 CHIP_CLK  
sooner than BYTE_CLK. This signal is used as an interrupt  
for the internal microcontroller and indicates that a new byte  
for transmission must be generated.  
PRE_FRAME_CLK is a signal which is 8 CHIP_CLK  
sooner than FRAME_CLK. This signal is used as an  
interrupt for the internal microcontroller and indicates that  
a new frame will start at the next FRAME_CLK.  
PRE_SLOT is logic 1 between the rising edge of  
PRE_FRAME_CLK and the rising edge of FRAME_CLK.  
This signal can be provided at the digital output pin  
Transmitter(SFSK Modulato)r  
TX_EN  
ALC  
control  
ARM  
Interface  
&
ALC_IN  
Control  
LP  
Filter  
Transmit Data  
& Sine Synthesizer  
TX_OUT  
D/A  
fMI fMQ  
fSI  
fSQ  
TO RECEIVER  
PC20091019.1  
Figure 15. Transmitter Block Diagram  
Sine Wave Generator  
ARM Interface and Control  
The interface with the ARM consists in a 8bit data  
registers R_TX_DATA, 2 control registers R_TX_CTRL  
and R_ALC_CTRL, a flag TX_RXB defining transmit and  
receive and 2 16bit wide frequency step registers R_FM  
A sine wave is generated with a direct digital synthesizer  
DDS. The synthesizer generates in transmission mode a sine  
wave either for the space frequency (f , data 0) or for the  
S
mark frequency (f , data1). In reception the synthesizer  
M
and R_FS defining f (mark frequency = data 1) and f  
generates the sine and cosine waves for the mixing process,  
M
S
(space frequency = data 0). All these registers are memory  
mapped. Some of them are for internal use only and cannot  
be accessed by the user.  
f , f , f , f  
quadrature). The space and mark frequencies are defined in  
an individual step 16 bit wide register.  
(space and mark signals in phase and  
SI SQ MI MQ  
Processing of the physical frame (preamble, MAC  
address, CRC) is done by the ARM.  
Table 20. FS AND FM STEP REGISTERS  
ARM Register  
R_FS[15:0]  
Hard Reset  
0000h  
Soft Reset  
0000h  
Description  
Step register for the space frequency f  
S
R_FM[15:0]  
0000h  
0000h  
Step register for the mark frequency f  
M
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The space and mark frequency can be calculated as:  
When NCN49597 goes into receive mode (when  
TX_RXB goes from 1 to 0) the sine wave generator must  
make sure to complete the active sine period.  
The control logic for the transmitter generates a signal  
TX_ENB to enable the external power amplifier. TX_ENB  
is 1 when the NCN49597 is in receive mode. TX_ENB is 0  
when NCN49597is in transmit mode. When going from  
transmit to receive mode (TX_RXB goes from 1 to 0) the  
18  
f = R_FS[15:0]_dec x f  
/2  
S
DDS  
18  
f = R_FM[15:0]_dec x f  
/2  
DDS  
M
Or the content of both R_FS[15:0] and R_FM[15:0] are  
defined as:  
18  
R_FS[15:0]_dec = Round(2 x f /f  
)
S
DDS  
18  
R_FM[15:0]_dec = Round(2 x f /f  
)
M
DDS  
Where f  
= 3 MHz is the direct digital  
TX_ENB signal is kept active for a short period of t  
.
DDS  
dTX_ENB  
synthesizer clock frequency.  
The control logic for the transmitter generates a signal  
After a hard or soft reset or at the start of the transmission  
(when TX_RXB goes from 0 to 1) the phase accumulator  
must start at it’s 0 phase position, corresponding with a 0 V  
output level. When switching between f and f the phase  
accumulator must give a continuous phase and not restart  
from phase 0  
TX_DATA which corresponds to the transmitted SFSK  
signal. When transmitting f TX_DATA is logic 1. When  
M
transmitting f TX_DATA is logic 0. When the transmitter  
S
is not enabled (TX_RXB = 0) TX_DATA goes to logic 1 at  
the next BIT_CLK.  
M
S
BIT_CLK  
TX_DATA  
TX_RXB  
TX_ENB  
TX_OUT  
PC20090610.1  
tdTX_ENB  
Figure 16. TX_ENB Timing  
DA Converter  
detection is used to control the setting of the level of  
TX_OUT. The level of TX_OUT can be attenuated in 8 steps  
of 3 dB typical.  
After hard or soft reset the level is set at minimum level  
(maximum attenuation) When going to reception mode  
(when TX_RXB goes from 1 to 0) the level is kept in  
memory so that the next transmit frame starts with the old  
level. The evaluation of the level is done during 1  
CHIP_CLK period.  
A digital to analog SD converter converts the sine wave  
digital word to a pulse density modulated (PDM) signal. The  
PDM signal is converted to an analog signal with a first order  
switched capacitor filter.  
Low Pass Filter  
rd  
A 3 order continuous time low pass filter in the transmit  
path filters the quantization noise and noise generated by the  
SD DA converter. The typical corner frequency f  
138 kHz and is internally trimmed to compensate for  
process variation. This filter can be tuned to f  
kHz as described in Reference 1.  
=
3dB  
Depending on the value of peak level on ALC_IN the  
attenuation is updated:  
= 1508  
3dB  
Vp  
< VTL  
: increase the level with one 6 dB  
ALC  
ALC_IN  
step  
VTL  
level  
Amplifier with Automatic Level Control (ALC)  
Vp  
VTH : don’t change the  
ALC  
ALC  
ALC_IN  
The pin ALC_IN is used for level control of the  
transmitter output level. First peak detection is done. The  
peak value is compared to two thresholds levels:  
Vp  
> VTH : decrease the level with one 6 dB  
ALC  
ALC_IN  
step  
VTL  
and VTH  
. The result of the peak  
ALC_IN  
ALC_IN  
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The gain changes in the next CHIP_CLK period.  
The automatic level control can be disabled by setting  
register R_ALC_CTRL[3] = 1. In this case the transmitter  
output level is fixed to the programmed level in the register  
R_ALC_CTRL[2:0]. See Reference 1.  
An evaluation phase and a level adjustment take 2  
CHIP_CLK periods. ALC operation is enabled only during  
the first 16 CHIP_CLK cycles after a hard or soft reset or  
after going into transmit mode.  
Table 21. FIXED TRANSMITTER OUTPUT ATTENUATION  
ALC_CTRL[2:0]  
Attenuation  
0 dB  
000  
001  
010  
011  
100  
101  
110  
111  
3 dB  
6 dB  
9 dB  
12 dB  
15 dB  
18 dB  
21 dB  
Transmitter Output TX_OUT  
external circuitry working with another ground. To suppress  
The transmitter output is DC coupled to the TX_OUT pin.  
Because the complete analog part of NCN49597 is  
referenced to the analogue ground REF_OUT, a decoupling  
the second and third order harmonic of the generated SFSK  
nd  
th  
signal it is recommended to use a 2 or 4 order low pass  
nd  
filter. In Figure 17 a MFB topology of a 2 order filter is  
capacitor C is needed when connecting NCN49597 to  
illustrated.  
1
Transmitter (SFSK Modulator )  
ALC_IN  
C4  
ALC  
control  
FROM LINE  
DRIVER  
R3  
ARM  
Interface  
C3  
C1  
R2  
R1  
C2  
&
TX_OUT  
TX_EN  
LP  
Filter  
Control  
TO TX POWER  
OUTPUT STAGE  
VSSA  
R4  
PC20091216.1  
Figure 17. TX_OUT Filter  
Receiver Path Description  
Receiver Block Diagram  
pass active filter to attenuate the mains frequency. This high  
pass filter output is followed by a gain stage which is used  
in an automatic gain control loop. This block also performs  
a single ended input to differential output conversion. This  
gain stage is followed by a continuous time low pass filter  
The receiver takes in the analog signal from the line  
coupler, conditions it and demodulates it in a datastream to  
the communication controller. The operation mode and the  
baud rate are made according to the setting in R_CONF,  
R_FS and R_FM. The receive signal is applied first to a high  
pass filter. Therefore NCN49597 has a low noise operational  
amplifier at the input stage which can be used to make a high  
th  
to limit the bandwidth. A 4 order sigma delta converter  
converts the analog signal to digital samples. A quadrature  
demodulation for f and f is than performed by an internal  
S
M
DSP, as well the handling of the bits and the frames.  
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RX_OUT  
RX_IN  
Receiver(Analog Path)  
FROM  
LOW NOISE  
OPAMP  
DIGITAL  
4th  
TO  
order  
SDAD  
Gain  
LPF  
DIGITAL  
REF_OUT  
REF  
1,65 V  
PC20090610.2  
Figure 18. Analog Path of the Receiver  
FROM TRANSMITTER  
Receiver (Digital Path)  
Quadrature Demodulator  
fMQ fSI fSQ  
fMI  
fMQ  
fSI  
2nd  
Decimator  
IM  
FROM  
ANALOG  
Sliding  
Filter  
fM  
Noise  
Shaper  
1st  
Compen  
sator  
2nd  
Decimator  
QM  
Decimator  
Sliding  
Filter  
2nd  
IS  
Sliding  
Filter  
TO  
GAIN  
Abs  
value  
accu  
Decimator  
fS  
AGC  
Control  
fSQ  
2nd  
Decimator  
QS  
Sliding  
Filter  
PC20110610.3  
Figure 19. Digital Path of the Receiver ADC and Quadrature Demodulation  
50/60 Hz Suppression Filter  
noise operational amplifier. REF_OUT is the analog output  
pin which provides the voltage reference (1.65 V) used by  
the A/D converter. This pin must be decoupled from the  
NCN49597 receiver input provides a low noise input  
operational amplifier in a follower configuration which can  
be used to make a 50/60 Hz suppression filter with a  
minimum number of external components. Pin RX_IN is the  
positive input and RX_OUT is the output of the input low  
analog ground by a 1 mF ceramic capacitance (C  
). It is  
DREF  
not allowed to load this pin.  
R2  
RX_OUT  
RX_IN  
2
Receiver (SFSK Demodulator)  
LOW NOISE  
OPAMP  
C2  
C1  
VIN  
3
Received  
Signal  
TO AGC  
R1  
REF_OUT  
4
REF  
1,65 V  
CDREF  
PC20090722.1  
VSSA  
Figure 20. External Component Connection for 50/60 Hz Suppression Filter  
RX_IN is the positive analog input pin of the receiver low  
noise input opamp. Together with the output RX_OUT an  
active high pass filter is realized. This filter removes the  
main frequency (50 or 60 Hz) from the received signal. The  
filter characteristics are determined by external capacitors  
and resistors. Typical values are given in Table 27. For these  
values and after this filter, a typical attenuation of 85 dB at  
50 Hz is obtained. Figure 21 represents external  
components connection. In a typical application the  
coupling transformer in combination with a parallel  
capacitance forms a high pass filter with a typical  
attenuation of 60 dB. The combined effect of the two filters  
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decreases the voltage level of 230 Vrms at the mains  
frequency well below the sensitivity of the NCN49597.  
T
20  
20  
60  
100  
140  
10  
100  
1k  
10k  
100k  
Frequency (Hz)  
Figure 21. Transfer Function of 50 Hz Suppression Circuit  
Table 22. VALUE OF THE RESISTORS AND CAPACITORS  
Component  
Value  
1.5  
1.5  
1
Unit  
nF  
C
C
1
2
nF  
C
mF  
DREF  
R
R
22  
kW  
kW  
1
2
11  
Remark: The analog part of NCN49597 is referenced to the  
internal analog ground REF_OUT = 1.65 V (typical value).  
If the external circuitry works with a different analogue  
reference level one must be sure to place a decoupling  
capacitor.  
the transmit path which can be shared because  
NCN49597works in half duplex mode. The typical corner  
frequency f  
= 138 kHz and is internally trimmed to  
3dB  
compensate for process variation.  
A/D Converter  
The output of the low pass filter is input for an analog 4  
th  
Auto Gain Control (AGC)  
The receiver path has a gain stage which is used for  
automatic gain control. The gain can be changed in 8 steps  
of 6 dB. The control of the AGC is done by a digital circuit  
which measures the signal level after the AD converter, and  
regulates the average signal in a window around a  
percentage of the full scale. The AGC works in two cycles:  
a measurement cycle at the rising edge of the CHIP_CLK  
and an update cycle starting at the next CHIP_CLK.  
order sigmadelta converter. The DAC reference levels are  
supplied from the reference block. The digital output of the  
converter is fed into a noise shaping circuit blocking the  
quantization noise from the band of interest, followed by a  
decimation and a compensation step.  
Quadrature Demodulator  
The quadrature demodulation block takes the AD signal  
and mixes it with the inphase and quadrature phase of the  
f and f carrier frequencies. After a low pass filter and  
Low Noise Anti Aliasing Filter  
S
M
rd  
The receiver has a 3 order continuous time low pass filter  
rectification the mixer output signals are further processed  
in software. There the accumulation over a period of  
in the signal path. This filter is in fact the same block as in  
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CHIP_CLK is done which results in the discrimination of  
data 0 and data 1.  
of the power line together with propagation delay in the zero  
cross detector and loop delay in the Rxfilter circuitry will  
cause a shift between the physical transmitted bit and the  
received SFSK signal as illustrated in Figure 23.  
Bit Sync  
At the transmit side the datastream is in sync and in phase  
with the zero crossing of the mains. The complex impedance  
Mains  
t
Transmitted  
bit stream  
Bit 0  
Bit1  
Bit 2 Bit 3 Bit 4  
Bit 5  
Bit 6 Bit 7 Bit 8  
Modulation  
Transmission over the Power Line  
PC20101119 .1  
Bit delay  
Figure 22. Bit Delay Cause by Transmission Over a Power Line  
To compensate for this delay between physical and  
Communication Controller  
demodulated bit a synchro bit value is introduced. It shifts  
forward the Hardware Demodulating process up to seven  
chip clocks. See Figure 24.  
The Communication Controller block includes the ARM  
CORTEX M0 32 bit RISC processor, its peripherals: Data  
and Program RAM, Program ROM, TIMERS 1 and 2,  
Interrupt Control, SPI interface to an optional external flash  
memory, TESTControl, Watchdog and Power On Reset  
(POR), I/O ports and the Serial Communication Interface  
(SCI). The microprocessor is programmed to handle the  
physical layer (chip synchronization), and the MAC layer  
conform to IEC 6133451. The program is stored in a  
masked ROM. Depending on status of the SEN input, after  
power on reset NCN49597 will boot from internal ROM or  
external Flash. The RAM contains the necessary space to  
store the working data. The backend interface is done  
through the Local Port and Serial Communication Interface  
block. This backend is used for data transmission with the  
application micro controller (containing the application  
layer for concentrator, power meter, or other functions) and  
for the definition of the modem configuration.  
SBV[2:0] = 0  
SBV[2:0] = 3  
CHIP_CLK  
Bit 0  
Bit1  
Bit 2  
PC20101119 .2  
Figure 23. Compensation for Bit Delay by Shifting  
Forward the Start of the Demodulating Process  
The synchro bit value can be set using register SBV [2:0].  
Table 23. SYNCHRO BIT VALUE  
SBV[2:0]  
000  
Bit Delay  
More boot options and further details can be found in  
Reference 1.  
The following section will give a brief overview of the  
functionality when boot from ROM. More details can be  
found in Reference 1.  
0 CHIP_CLK  
1 CHIP_CLK  
2 CHIP_CLK  
3 CHIP_CLK  
4 CHIP_CLK  
5 CHIP_CLK  
6 CHIP_CLK  
7 CHIP_CLK  
001  
010  
011  
100  
101  
110  
111  
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Data / Program  
RAM  
TxD  
RxD  
Serial  
T_REQ  
BR0  
Comm.  
Interface  
Program  
ROM  
BR1  
5
ARM  
Risc  
Core  
IO[9:3]  
RX_DATA  
CRC  
Timer 1 & 2  
Local Port  
TO  
TRANSMIT  
TXD/ PRES  
FROM  
RECEIVER  
POR  
RESB  
Interrupt  
Control  
Watchdog  
Test  
Control  
Flash SPI  
TEST  
PC20120530.4  
Figure 24. Communication Controller  
Local Port  
(CRC) is correct. TXD/PRES is the output for either the  
transmitting data (TX_DATA) or a synchronization signal  
with the time-slots (PRE_SLOT).  
When booting from ROM (SEN = VSS) IO[9:3] have no  
function. These IO’s can be addressed when booting from  
the external Flash. See also Reference 1.  
The controller uses three output ports to inform the actual  
status of the PLC communication. RX_DATA indicates if  
NCN49597 is waiting for its configuration, if it is in research  
of synchronization, or if it is receiving data. CRC indicates  
if the received frames are valid: the cyclic redundancy code  
Table 24. OVERVIEW FUNCTIONALITY LOCAL PORT  
Port  
Function  
Value  
Explanation  
Waiting for configuration  
Remark  
10 Hz  
Output is oscillating  
0
1
0
After Synchro Confirm Timeout  
RX_DATA  
Data reception  
Research of synchronization  
CRC  
CRC OK  
During the pause between 2 timeslots when  
a correct frame is received  
1
0
1
0
1
Transmit of f  
Transmit of f  
S
TX_DATA  
R_CONF[7] = 1  
R_CONF[7] = 0  
M
TXD/PRES  
See Figure 14  
See Figure 14  
PRE_SLOT  
Serial Communication Interface (SCI)  
Half duplex.  
Standard NRZ format.  
The  
Serial  
Communication  
Interface  
allows  
asynchronous communication. It can communicate with a  
UART = Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter,  
ACIA = Asynchronous Communication Interface Adapter  
and all other chips that employ standard asynchronous serial  
communication. The serial communication interface has  
following characteristics:  
Start bit, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit.  
Hardware programmable baud-rate via BR0 and  
BR1 pins (4800, 9600, 19200 and 38400 baud).  
05 V levels with open drain for TxD.  
05 V levels for RxD and T_REQ.  
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TxD  
RxD  
T_REQ  
Serial  
Comm.  
Interface  
Application  
Micro  
Controller  
BR0  
BR1  
ARM  
Risc  
Core  
5
IO[9:3]  
RX_DATA  
CRC  
Local Port  
TXD/PRES  
Communication Controller  
PC20120530.5  
Figure 25. Connection to the Application Microcontroller  
Serial Communication Interface Physical Layer  
Description  
The following pins control the serial communication  
interface.  
from the application micro controller  
BR0, BR1: Baud rate selection inputs.  
These pins are externally strapped to a  
value or controlled by the external  
application micro controller.  
TXD:  
Transmit data output.  
It is the data output of the NCN49597 and  
the input of the application micro  
controller.  
Table 25. BR1, BR0 BAUD RATES  
BR1  
BR0  
SCI Baud Rate  
4800  
RXD:  
Receive data input.  
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
It is the data input of the NCN49597 and  
the output of the application micro  
controller.  
Transmit Request input  
Request for data transmission received  
9600  
19200  
T_REQ:  
38400  
IDLE (mark)  
LSB  
D0  
MSB  
D7  
IDLE(mark)  
Stop  
Start  
tBIT  
D1  
D2  
D3  
D4  
D5  
D6  
tBIT  
8 data bits  
1 character  
PC20080523.3  
Figure 26. Data format  
Arbitration and Transfer  
Transfer from application micro controller to  
NCN49597  
When the application micro controller wants to initiate a  
local transfer, it must pull down the T_REQ signal. The  
In order to avoid collisions between the data sent by the  
NCN49597 and the application micro controller, the  
NCN49597 is chosen as the transmitting controller. This  
means that when there is no local transfer, the NCN49597  
can initiate a local communication without taking account of  
the application micro controller state. On the other hand,  
when the application micro controller wants to send data  
(using a local frame), it must first send a request for  
communication through the local input port named T_REQ  
(Transmitting Request). Then the NCN49597 answers with  
a status message.  
NCN49597 answers within the t  
delay with the status  
POLL  
message in which the application micro controller can read  
if the communication channel is available. If the  
communication is possible, the application micro controller  
can start to send its local frame within the t delay. It should  
SR  
pull up the T_REQ signal as soon as the first character (STX)  
has been sent. If the beginning of the local frame is not  
received before the t delay was issued, the NCN49597  
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ignores the local frame. At the end of the data reception sent  
Remark:  
If the application micro controller only  
wants to know the state of the  
NCN49597, it has just to pull up the  
T_REQ signal after the reception of the  
status message.  
by the application micro controller on the RxD line, the  
NCN49597 sends a byte on the TxD line in order to inform  
about the status of the transmitting <ACK> (=0x06) or  
<NAK> (=0x15).  
T_REQ  
tPOLL  
TxD  
RxD  
StatusMessage  
ACK  
tSR  
tACK  
Local Frame from Base Micro  
PC20080523.5  
Figure 27. Transfer from Application Microcontroller to NCN49597  
Transfer from NCN49597 to application micro  
controller  
When the NCN49597 wants to send a frame, it can  
directly send it without any previous request.  
If the length and the checksum of the local frame are both  
correct, the NCN49597 acknowledges with an <ACK>  
character. In other cases, it answers with a <NAK>  
character. In case of <NAK> response, or no  
acknowledgement from NCN49597 in the t  
time-out, a  
ACK  
complete sequence must be restarted to repeat the frame.  
T_REQ  
Local Frame from  
Local Frame from  
NCN49597  
Local Frame from  
NCN49597  
TxD  
NCN49597  
tACK  
tWBC  
tACK  
tWBC  
RxD  
NAK  
ACK  
PC20080523.6  
Figure 28. Transfer from NCN49597 to Application Micro Controller  
If the length and the checksum of the local frame are both  
correct, the application micro controller acknowledges with  
an <ACK> character. In other cases, it answers with a  
<NAK> character. In case of <NAK> response from the  
Application micro controller, the NCN49597 will repeat the  
micro controller or a framing error when an <ACK>  
character is awaited is considered as an acknowledgment.  
Character Timeout in Reception  
The time between two consecutive characters in a local  
frame should not exceed t (Time-out Inter Character):  
IC  
frame only once after a delay corresponding to t  
(Wait  
WBC  
Before Continue). A non response from the application  
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t
IC  
Character  
Character  
t
PC2008052.37  
Figure 29. Character Timeout  
After this delay, the frame reception is finished. If the  
length and the checksum are both correct, the local frame is  
taken in account otherwise all previous characters are  
bit 7 = 1 > the t value is constant at 10 ms,  
IC  
bit 7 = 0 > the t value represents 5 characters  
IC  
depending on the communication speed (defined by two  
local input ports BR0 and BR1).  
discarded. The time out Inter Character (t ) is set by default  
IC  
at 10 ms after a reset. The time out Inter character (t ) is  
IC  
modified by the bit 7 of repeater parameter in the  
configuration frame. See Reference 1:  
Table 26. SERIAL COMMUNICATION TIMEOUT VALUES  
Timeout  
Meaning  
Value  
Delay max. awaited by the base micro between the T_REQ pull down and the  
status message transmission (delay polling)  
Tpoll  
20 ms  
Delay max. awaited by the NCN49597 between the end of the status transmitting  
and the reception of the STX character in the base micro frame (delay status/recep-  
tion)  
Tsr  
200 ms  
Delay max. awaited by either the NCN49597 or the base micro between the end of  
a transmitting and the reception of the ACK or NAK character sent by the other  
(delay ack).  
Tack  
40 ms  
Delay max. awaited by either the NCN49597 or the base micro between the end of  
a reception and the transmission of the next frame (delay waiting before continue).  
Twbc  
5 ms  
Bit 7 = 1  
10 ms  
Delay max. awaited by either the NCN49597 or the base micro  
between two characters  
4800 baud  
10 ms  
5 ms  
9600 baud  
19200 baud  
38400 baud  
(delay inter characters)  
Tic  
Bit 7 = 0  
Programmable with the bit 7 of repeater parameter in the con-  
figuration frame  
2.5 ms  
1.25 ms  
Watchdog  
interface. See also Reference 1. A brief overview of the  
accessible configuration registers is given below:  
R_CONFIG register configures the NCN49597 in the  
correct mode. The R_CONFIG register is controlled by the  
The watchdog supervises the ARM and in case the  
firmware doesn’t acknowledge at periodic times, a hard  
reset is generated.  
embedded software and can be accessed via  
WriteConfig_Request.  
a
Configuration Registers  
A number of configuration registers can be accessed by  
the user by sending a WriteConfig_Request over the SCI  
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Table 27. R_CONF[9:0]  
ARM Register  
R_CONF[7]  
Hard Reset  
Soft Reset  
Description  
TXD/PRES_SEL  
MODE  
0
000  
00  
0
R_CONF[5:3]  
R_CONF[2:1]  
BAUDRATE  
MAINS_FREQ  
R_CONF[0]  
Where:  
TXD/PRES_SEL:  
0:  
1:  
TXD/PRES is PRE_SLOT output pin  
TXD/PRES is TX_DATA output pin  
Initialisation  
Master Mode  
Slave Mode  
MODE:  
000 :  
001 :  
010 :  
011 :  
1xx :  
00:  
01:  
10:  
11:  
0:  
Reserved  
Test Mode  
BAUDRATE:  
6 data bits per mains period = 300 baud @ 50 Hz  
12 data bits per mains period = 600 baud @ 50 Hz  
24 data bits per mains period = 1200 baud @ 50 Hz  
48 data bits per mains period = 2400 baud @ 50 Hz  
50 Hz  
MAINS_FREQ:  
1:  
60 Hz  
R_FS and R_FM step registers are defining the space and mark frequency. Explanation on the values can be found in paragraph  
Sine wave generator. This register can be accessed via a WriteConfig_Request.  
Table 28. FS AND FM STEP REGISTERS  
ARM Register  
Hard Reset  
0000h  
0000h  
Soft Reset  
0000h  
0000h  
Description  
R_FS[15:0]  
R_FM[15:0]  
Step register for the space frequency f  
S
Step register for the mark frequency f  
M
R_ZC_ADJUST register defines the value which is pre-loaded in the PLL counter. This is used to fine tune the phase difference  
between CHIP_CLK and the – to + zero cross of the mains. Explanation on the values can be found in paragraph 50/60 Hz PLL.  
Table 29. ZC_ADJUST REGISTERS  
ARM Register  
R_ZC_ADJUST[7:0]  
Hard Reset  
02h  
Soft Reset  
02h  
Description  
Fine tuning of phase difference between CHIP_CLK  
and rising edge of Mains zero cross  
R_ALC_CTRL register enables or disables the Automatic Level Control. In case ALC is disabled the attenuation of the TX  
output driver is fixed according to the value in R_ALC_CTRL[2:0]. Explanation on the attenuation values can be found in  
paragraph Amplifier with Automatic Level Control.  
Table 30. ALC_CTRL REGISTERS  
ARM Register  
R_ALC_CTRL[3:0]  
Hard Reset  
00h  
Soft Reset  
00h  
Description  
Control register for the automatic level control  
Where:  
R_ALC_CTRL[3]:  
1:  
R_ALC_CTRL[2:0]:  
0:  
Automatic level control is enabled  
Automatic level control is disabled and attenuation is fixed  
Fixed attenuation value  
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Table 31. FIXED TRANSMITTER OUTPUT ATTENUATION  
ALC_CTRL[2:0]  
Attenuation  
0 dB  
000  
001  
010  
011  
100  
101  
110  
111  
3 dB  
6 dB  
9 dB  
12 dB  
15 dB  
18 dB  
21 dB  
Reset and Low Power  
duration of maximum 1 CHIP_CLK. Initialization mode is  
entered by R_CONF[5:3] = 000.  
NCN49597 has two reset modes: hard reset and soft reset.  
The hard reset initializes the complete IC (hardware and  
ARM) excluding the data RAM for the ARM. This makes  
sure that start-up of hardware and ARM is guaranteed. A  
hard reset is active when pin RESB = 0 or when the power  
The concept of NCN49597 has a number of provisions to  
have low power consumption. When working in transmit  
mode the analogue receiver path and most of the digital  
receive parts are disabled. When working in receive mode  
the analog transmitter and most if the digital transmit parts,  
except for the sine generation, are disabled.  
When the pin RESB = 0 the power consumption is  
minimal. Only a limited power is necessary to maintain the  
bias of a minimum number of analog functions and the  
oscillator cell.  
supply V < V  
(See Table 14). When switching on the  
DD  
POR  
power supply the output of the crystal oscillator is disable  
until a few 1000 clock pulses have been detected, this to  
enable the oscillator to start up.  
The soft reset initializes part of the hardware. The soft  
reset is activated when going into initialization mode for the  
REFERENCE  
In this document references are made to:  
1. Design Manual NCN49597  
4. DLMS UA 10002 Ed. 7.0 DLMS/COSEM  
Architecture and Protocols  
http://www.onsemi.com  
http://www.dlms.com/documentation/dlmsuacolou  
redbookspasswordprotectedarea/index.html  
5. IEC 6133451 Lower layer SFSK Profile.  
http://webstore.iec.ch/preview/info_iec6133451  
%7Bed2.0%7Db.pdf  
6. IEC 6133451 Lower layer SFSK Profile.  
http://webstore.iec.ch/preview/info_iec6133451  
%7Bed2.0%7Db.pdf  
2. EN 500651: Signaling on lowvoltage electrical  
installations in the frequency range 3 kHz to  
148.5 kHz  
http://connect.nen.nl/~/Preview.aspx?artfile=4257  
28&RNR=66840  
3. ERDFCPTLinkySPECFONCCPL version  
V1.0 Linky PLC profile functional specification  
http://www.erdfdistribution.fr/medias/Linky/ERD  
FCPTLinkySPECFONCCPL.pdf  
Table 32. ORDERING INFORMATION  
Device  
Temperature Range  
Package  
Shipping  
NCN49597C5972MNG  
40°C – 125°C  
QFN52  
(PbFree)  
Tube  
NCN49597C5972MNRG  
40°C – 125°C  
QFN52  
(PbFree)  
Tape & Reel  
†For information on tape and reel specifications, including part orientation and tape sizes, please refer to our Tape and Reel Packaging  
Specification Brochure, BRD8011/D.  
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NCN49597  
PACKAGE DIMENSIONS  
QFN52 8x8, 0.5P  
CASE 485M01  
ISSUE C  
NOTES:  
1. DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING PER  
ASME Y14.5M, 1994.  
2. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETERS  
3. DIMENSION b APPLIES TO PLATED TERMINAL  
AND IS MEASURED BETWEEN 0.25 AND 0.30  
MM FROM TERMINAL.  
D
A
B
4. COPLANARITY APPLIES TO THE EXPOSED  
PAD AS WELL AS THE TERMINALS.  
PIN ONE  
REFERENCE  
MILLIMETERS  
DIM MIN  
MAX  
1.00  
0.05  
0.80  
A
A1  
A2  
A3  
b
0.80  
0.00  
0.60  
E
0.20 REF  
0.18  
0.30  
6.80  
2X  
D
8.00 BSC  
0.15  
C
D2  
E
6.50  
6.50  
8.00 BSC  
2X  
E2  
e
6.80  
0.50 BSC  
0.15  
C
K
0.20  
0.30  
---  
L
0.50  
A2  
0.10  
0.08  
C
C
A
RECOMMENDED  
SOLDERING FOOTPRINT*  
A3 REF  
26  
A1  
SEATING PLANE  
8.30  
C
52X  
0.62  
D2  
6.75  
14  
27  
13  
L
52 X  
E2  
8.30  
6.75  
39  
1
52  
40  
52X  
0.30  
PKG  
OUTLINE  
K
52 X  
b
NOTE 3  
52 X  
0.50  
PITCH  
e
0.10 C A  
0.05  
B
DIMENSIONS: MILLIMETERS  
C
*For additional information on our PbFree strategy and soldering  
details, please download the ON Semiconductor Soldering and  
Mounting Techniques Reference Manual, SOLDERRM/D.  
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