MAX20340

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Bidirectional DC Powerline Communication Management IC

World's Smallest DC Powerline Communication Solution

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Overview

  • Compact, Simple Solution for PLC
    • Up to 166.7kbps Bit Rate
      • 5.7kbps Data Throughput in Automatic Mode
    • 1.2A Charge Current in PLC Mode
    • Automatic Detection of PLC Slave Presence
  • Flexible Configuration
    • Single Resistor to Program
    • PLC Master or Slave
    • Dual or Single Slave Mode (Master Only)
    • PLC Slave Address (Slave Only)
    • I²C Address
  • Small Solution Size
    • Space-Saving 0.4mm pitch, 9-Bump, 1.358mm x 1.358mm WLP

The MAX20340 is a universal bidirectional DC powerline communication (PLC) management IC with a 166.7kbps maximum bit rate. The device is capable of a maximum of 1.2A charge current.

The MAX20340 features a slave detection circuit that flags an interrupt to the system when the PLC master detects the presence of a PLC slave on the powerline. This function allows the system to remain in a low-power state until a slave device is connected.

Many of the features of the MAX20340, such as master/slave mode, I2C address, dual/single PLC slave mode, and PLC slave address, are pin configurable.

The device is available in a 9-bump, 0.4mm pitch, 1.358mm x 1.358mm wafer-level package (WLP).

Applications

  • Game Controllers
  • Handheld Radios
  • Point of Sales Devices
  • Tethered Wireless Headphones Hearing Aids
  • Truly Wireless Earbuds
  • Wearables

MAX20340
Bidirectional DC Powerline Communication Management IC
MAX20340: Functional Diagram
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Evaluation Kits

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MAX20340EVKIT

Evaluation Kit for the MAX20340

Features and Benefits

  • USB-Powered Operation
  • Compact and Simple Solution for PLC
  • Flexible Configuration
  • On-Board Regulator and Battery-Charging Circuitry
  • Windows® 8/10-Compatible GUI Software
  • Fully Assembled and Tested

Product Details

The MAX20340 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled and tested PCB that evaluates the MAX20340 bidirectional powerline communication (PLC) management integrated circuit. The EV kit obtains power from an external power source or the MAX32625PICO microcontroller that contains the firmware necessary to use the EV kit GUI program. Installed with two MAX20340s (one Master and one Slave), the EV kit features a master/slave mode PLC with flexible configurations. The EV kit ships with jumpers installed and supply voltages set to typical operating values.

Applications

  • Game Controllers
  • Handheld Radios
  • Point of Sales Devices
  • Tethered Wireless Headphones Hearing Aids
  • Truly Wireless Earbuds
  • Wearables

MAX20340EVKIT
Evaluation Kit for the MAX20340
MAX20340EVKIT: Board Photo

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