SM2400-EVK1
Evaluation Kit for
SM2400 Multi-Standard Narrowband
Power Line Communication Modem
Communication technology by:
Semitech Semiconductor
Product Overview
The SM2400-EVK1 is a complete evaluation kit for the SM2400 multi-standard Narrowband Power Line
Communication (N- PLC) modem. The SM2400-EVK1 is configurable to any of the major OFDM based N-PLC
standards, such as PRIME, G3-PLC and IEEE 1901.2, as well as to a number of robust proprietary modes. The
SM2400-EVK1 includes a modem module (SM2400-EV1Mx-x), a base board for the module featuring various
interfaces to facilitate engineering evaluation and a PC-based GUI application (SM2400Control.exe), which
enables comprehensive configuration, control and monitoring/testing of the communication performance of the
modem subsystem.
Figure 1: SM2400-EVK1 Evaluation Kit
Figure 2: SM2400-EV1Mx-x Modem Modules
The SM2400-EV1Mx-x N-PLC module is a complete communications modem card. It contains the SM2400 modem chip
as well flash memory, line driver, coupling circuitry and all the analog filtering necessary for an optimal design. It is
intended to be used as a reference design for the implementation of an N-PLC modem product. The base board of the
EVK features a mini-USB connector for connecting to a PC or other controller, a JTAG interface for debugging and
various options for the power supply.
The SM2400-EVK1 is offered in several variations as outlined in this document.
Features
Standardized PLC
UART
Built-in
module, dimensions:
83mm L x 45mm W
interface with handshaking for flow control
power-line coupling circuit
of downloadable firmware builds
robust modes: XR, XXR
mesh networking (SMESH)
Multitude
All major OFDM standards: PRIME, G3-PLC, IEEE 1901.2
Special
Optional
PB2400-EVK1A–PWRLN–8/2016
Various modules optimized for different operational bands
CENELEC A
CENELEC B/BC
FCC/ARIB
Benefits
Facilitates evaluation of various communication schemes. This is accomplished by downloading
firmware
and using various versions of the modem modules.
GUI software application (SM2400Control.exe) to control the SM2400 modem and monitor
communication
performance
Enables quick modem subsystem implementation by making schematics and bill of materials available for
reference.
Applications
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
Automated Meter Reading (AMR)
Smart grid communication
Street lighting control
Solar and alternative energy management
Smart home energy monitoring
Building automation (BA)
(Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition)
Industrial IoT (I-IoT)
SCADA
Kit Content & Configurations
The SM-2400-EVK1 evaluation kits include:
Base board
SM2400-EV1Mx-x module
USB Cables
Guide (available for download)
+ GUI (available for download)
Evaluation Kit
SM2400-EVK1M1-A
SM2400-EVK1M1-B
SM2400-EVK1M1-C
Modem Modules
SM2400-EV1M1-A
SM2400-EV1M1-B
SM2400-EV1M1-C
Line Driver
TI-OPA564
TI-OPA564
TI-OPA564
Line Driver
TI-OPA564
TI-OPA564
TI-OPA564
Band
CENELEC A
CENELEC B/BC
FCC
Band
CENELEC A
CENELEC B/BC
FCC
User
Firmware
Interfaces
There are four headers on the back of the SM2400-EV1Mx-x
modules. The designator Pin 1 and the location of each
header can be found in Figure 3. The pin out and description
of each header is described below.
Figure 3: SM2400-EV1Mx-x Top View
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Table 1: Header H2
Pin#
1,2
3,4,5,6
7,8
Name
ACTIVE
NC
NEUTRAL
Mains neutral
Functionality
Mains active
Table 2: Header H6 (DSP)
Pin#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Name
JTDO
JTMS
JTDI
JTCK
JTRSTB
GND
COREIO14
COREIO10
COREIO12
COREIO13
NC
GND
P
Ground
Dir
O
I
I
I
I
P
IO
IO
IO
IO
Functionality
JTAG Interface
JTAG Interface
JTAG Interface
JTAG Interface
JTAG Interface
Ground
COREIO
COREIO
COREIO
COREIO
Table 3: Header H7
Pin#
1
2
3, 4
5, 6
7, 8, 9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Name
1VB
PSU_SHDNb
3V3
AFE_VCC
GND
UART_TDO
pulled_RDI
UART_HSI
UART_HSO
Mode2
Mode1
Mode0
RESETb
RESETb
GND
SPIS_OUT
SPIS_SCK
SPIS_IN
GND
Dir
P
I
P
P
P
O
I
I
O
I
I
I
I
IO
P
O
I
I
P
I
Functionality
External 1.8V Power (Optional)
Active low 3.3V SMPS disable (input)
External 3.3V Supply, PSU_)SHDNb must be pulled if being used
15V @ 125mA
Ground
SM2400 UART TXD
SM2400 UART RXD
SM2400 UART Handshake Input
SM2400 UART Handshake Outpu
Boot mode pin 2
Boot mode pin 1
Boot mode pin 0
Reset
COREIO
Ground
Host SPI Slave Interface
Host SPI Slave Interface
Host SPI Slave Interface
Ground
Host SPI Slave Interface
3
Table 4: Header H8 (DNP)
Pin#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Name
NC
SPIM_OUT
SPIM_SCK
SPIM_IN
SPIM_SS0b
SPIM_SS1b
SPIM_SS2b
GND
COREIO02
COREIO01
COREIO00
COREIO11
COREIO09
COREIO08
GND
LDO PD
O
O
I
O
O
O
P
IO
IO
IO
IO
IO
IO
P
I
Dir
Functionality
NC for SM2400 based module
SPI Master Interface
SPI Master Interface
SPI Master Interface
SPI Master Interface (Mapped to on board SPI boot memory)
SPI Master Interface
SPI Master Interface
Ground
PHYLED (Output)
RXRANGE1 (output)
RXRANGE0 (output)
Overcurrent Flag (Output)
COREIO
TX Enable (Output)
Ground
Active high LDO power down
Firmware & Reference Material
Available firmware for various versions of the SM2400-EVK1 evaluation kit includes the following packages:
PRIME PHY and MAC
G3/IEEE PHY and MAC
IEEE 1901.2 FCC PHY and MAC
IEEE PHY and SMESH
Proprietary XXR PHY and SMESH
Additional firmware packages become available from time to time. These and other reference material such as
schematics and bill of material is downloadable from the Adesto technologies website.
Contact Information
For more information regarding the SM2400 including application notes, product samples, demonstration modules,
pricing and ordering please contact:
Adesto Technologies
http://www.adestotech.com
Communication technology by:
Semitech Semiconductor
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Phone: (+1) 408.400.0578
Email: contact@adestotech.com
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