SM2400-EVK1M1-C - Adesto Technologies

PB2400-EVK1A–PWRLN–8/2016

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.

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 module, dimensions: 83mm L x 45mm W

 UART interface with handshaking for flow control

 Built-in power-line coupling circuit

 Multitude of downloadable firmware builds 

 All major OFDM standards: PRIME, G3-PLC, IEEE

1901.2

 Special robust modes: XR, XXR

 Optional mesh networking (SMESH)

Figure 2: SM2400-EV1Mx-x Modem Modules

Figure 1: SM2400-EVK1 Evaluation Kit

SM2400-EVK1

Evaluation Kit for

SM2400 Multi-Standard Narrowband

Power Line Communication Modem

Communication technology by:

Semitech Semiconductor

 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)

SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition)

 Industrial IoT (I-IoT)

Kit Content & Configurations

The SM-2400-EVK1 evaluation kits include:

 Base board

 SM2400-EV1Mx-x module

 USB Cables

User Guide (available for download)

Firmware + GUI (available for download)

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.

Evaluation Kit Line Driver Band

SM2400-EVK1M1-A TI-OPA564 CENELEC A

SM2400-EVK1M1-B TI-OPA564 CENELEC B/BC

SM2400-EVK1M1-C TI-OPA564 FCC

Modem Modules Line Driver Band

SM2400-EV1M1-A TI-OPA564 CENELEC A

SM2400-EV1M1-B TI-OPA564 CENELEC B/BC

SM2400-EV1M1-C TI-OPA564 FCC

Figure 3: SM2400-EV1Mx-x Top View

Table 1: Header H2

Pin# Name Functionality

1,2 ACTIVE Mains active

3,4,5,6 NC

7,8 NEUTRAL Mains neutral

Pin# Name Dir Functionality

1JTDO OJTAG Interface

2JTMS IJTAG Interface

3JTDI IJTAG Interface

4JTCK IJTAG Interface

5JTRSTB IJTAG Interface

6 GND P Ground

7COREIO14 IO COREIO

8COREIO10 IO COREIO

9COREIO12 IO COREIO

10 COREIO13 IO COREIO

11 NC

12 GND P Ground

Pin# Name Dir Functionality

11VB PExternal 1.8V Power (Optional)

2PSU_SHDNb IActive low 3.3V SMPS disable (input)

3, 4 3V3 PExternal 3.3V Supply, PSU_)SHDNb must be pulled if being used

5, 6 AFE_VCC P15V @ 125mA

7, 8, 9 GND PGround

10 UART_TDO OSM2400 UART TXD

11 pulled_RDI ISM2400 UART RXD

12 UART_HSI ISM2400 UART Handshake Input

13 UART_HSO OSM2400 UART Handshake Outpu

14 Mode2 IBoot mode pin 2

15 Mode1 IBoot mode pin 1

16 Mode0 IBoot mode pin 0

17 RESETb IReset

18 RESETb IO COREIO

19 GND PGround

20 SPIS_OUT OHost SPI Slave Interface

21 SPIS_SCK IHost SPI Slave Interface

22 SPIS_IN IHost SPI Slave Interface

23 GND PGround

24 IHost SPI Slave Interface

Table 2: Header H6 (DSP)

Table 3: Header H7

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

Pin# Name Dir Functionality

1NC NC for SM2400 based module

2SPIM_OUT OSPI Master Interface

3SPIM_SCK OSPI Master Interface

4SPIM_IN ISPI Master Interface

5SPIM_SS0b OSPI Master Interface (Mapped to on board SPI boot memory)

6SPIM_SS1b OSPI Master Interface

7SPIM_SS2b OSPI Master Interface

8GND PGround

9COREIO02 IO PHYLED (Output)

10 COREIO01 IO RXRANGE1 (output)

11 COREIO00 IO RXRANGE0 (output)

12 COREIO11 IO Overcurrent Flag (Output)

13 COREIO09 IO COREIO

14 COREIO08 IO TX Enable (Output)

15 GND PGround

16 LDO PD IActive high LDO power down

Table 4: Header H8 (DNP)

Corporate Office

California | USA

Adesto Headquarters

3600 Peterson Way

Santa Clara, CA 95054

Phone: (+1) 408.400.0578

Email: contact@adestotech.com

Disclaimer: Adesto Technologies Corporation makes no warranty for the use of its products, other than those expressly contained in the Company's standard warranty which is detailed in Adesto's Terms

and Conditions located on the Company's web site. The Company assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in this document, reserves the right to change devices or specifications

detailed herein at any time without notice, and does not make any commitment to update the information contained herein. No licenses to patents or other intellectual property of Adesto are granted by the

Company in connection with the sale of Adesto products, expressly or by implication. Adesto's products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems.

Adesto® and the Adesto logo,are registered trademarks or trademarks of Adesto Technologies. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.