The WisLink PLC LX200V50 EVB is a Power Line Communication (PLC) evaluation board built on the Qualcomm QCA7550 SoC. It is designed to bridge multi-stream Ethernet content from a power line network to an Ethernet 802.3 network.

Core Technology

• PLC-specific MAC layer manages network access and service flows

• Ensures optimized quality of service (QoS) across the power line network

Performance Specifications

• Maximum transmission rate: 1000 Mbps

• Plug-and-play operation: usable directly without user configuration

• Integrated 128-bit AES encryption for secure communication

Interfaces and Power Options

• Ethernet port for network connectivity

• Power line connector for PLC integration

• Dual power supply options: USB Type-C or external adapter

Application Scope

• Product development and prototyping

• Testing environments

• Research and development (R&D)

Key Features

• Max. data rate: 1000Mbps
• A maximum of 8 modules can interface with each other
• Power options: USB type C or barrel jack connector
• RJ45 and Power Line connector
• 128-bit AES Encryption of Data
• Works below CATV signal interference range
• HomePlug AV2 compliant:
• AV2 30 MHz and 67 MHz MIMO profiles
• AV2 30 MHz and 67 MHz SISO profiles
• Power Save Mode
• IEEE 1901, IEEE 1905.1, and HomePlug AV compliant
• Internal DDR2 16 MB memory
• HomePlug AV2 compliant PHY:
• Supports OFDM 4096/1024/256/64/16/8-QAM, QPSK, BPSK, ROBO, HS-ROBO, Mini-ROBO
• Supports Line-Neutral/Line-Ground 2×2 MIMO with beam-forming
• 128-bit AES Link Encryption with key management
• Windowed OFDM with noise mitigation based on patented line synchronization techniques improves data integrity in noisy conditions
• Dynamic channel adaptation and channel estimation
• Advanced Turbo Code Forward Error Correction (FEC)
• Turbo Decoder Rates: 1/2, 16/21, 8/9
• HomePlug AV2 Compliant MAC:
• Priority-based CSMA/CA channel access schemes maximize efficiency and throughput
• Integrated Quality of Service (QoS) Enhancements
• Hardware Packet Classifiers for Type of Service (ToS), Class of Service (CoS), and IP Port Number
• Supports IGMP managed multicast sessions

Documentation

• Datasheet for LX200V50 WisLink 1000 Mbps PLC Module + EVB