MAX2982
Industrial Broadband Powerline Modem
General Description
The MAX2982 powerline transceiver utilizes state-of-the-art
CMOS design techniques to deliver the highest level of
performance, flexibility, and operational temperature range
at reduced cost. This highly integrated design combines
the media access control (MAC) and the physical (PHY)
layers in a single device. The MAX2982 digital baseband
and its companion device, the MAX2981 analog front-end
(AFE) with integrated line driver, offer a complete highspeed powerline communication solution fully compliant
with HomePlugM 1.0 Powerline Alliance Specification.
The MAX2982 offers reliable broadband communication
for industrial environments. The PHY layer comprises an
84-carrier OFDM modulation engine and forward error
correcting (FEC) blocks. The OFDM engine can modulate
the signals in one of four modes of operation: DBPSK,
DQPSK (1/2 rate FEC), DQPSK (3/4 rate FEC), and ROBO.
The MAX2982 offers -1dB SNR performance in ROBO
mode, a robust mode of operation, to maintain communication over harsh industrial line conditions. Additionally,
advanced narrow-band interference rejection circuitry
provides immunity from jammer signals.
The MAX2982 offers extensive flexibility by integrating an
ARM946E-S™ microprocessor allowing feature enhancement, worldwide regulatory compliance, and improved
testability. Optional spectral shaping and notching profiles provide an unparalleled level of flexibility in system
design. Additionally, the automatic channel adaptation
and interference rejection features of the MAX2982 guarantee outstanding performance. Privacy is provided by a
hard-macro DES encryption with key management.
The MAX2982 supports an IEEE® 802.3 standard Media
Independent Interface (MII), Reduced Media Independent
Interface (RMII), synchronous FIFO supporting a gluefree interface to microcontrollers, USB1.1, and 10/100
Ethernet MAC. These interfaces and standards compliance simplify configuration of monitoring and control
networks. Fast response time and an integrated temperature sensor make the MAX2982 an excellent solution for
real-time control over power lines. The MAX2982 operates
over the -40NC to +105NC temperature range and is available in a 128-pin, lead-free, LQFP package.
Features
S Single-Chip Powerline Networking Transceiver
S HomePlug 1.0 Compliant
S -40°C to +105°C Operating Temperature Range
S Integrated Temperature Sensor
S Up to 14Mbps Data Rate
S Low-Rate Adaptation (LORA) Operation Option
Provides -2dB SNR Performance at 500kbps
S 4.49MHz to 20.7MHz Frequency Band
S Flexible MAC/PHY
Field Upgradable Firmware Using TFTP
Spectral Shaping Including Bandwidth and
Notching Capability
Programmable Preamble
128kB Internal SRAM
S Advanced Narrowband Interference Rejection
Circuitry
S 84-Carrier, OFDM-Based PHY
Automatic Channel Adaptation
FEC (Forward Error Correction)
DQPSK, DBPSK Modulation
Enhanced ROBO Mode with -1dB SNR
S Large Bridge Table: Up to 512 Addresses
S 56-Bit DES Encryption with Key Management for
Secure Communication
S On-Chip Communication Interfaces
UART
10/100 Ethernet
MII/RMII
USB1.1
High-Speed Synchronous FIFO
S AEC-Q100-REV-G Automotive Grade Qualification
Applications
Industrial Automation
Motor Control
Remote Monitoring and Control
Building Automation
Broadband Over Shared Coax/Copper Line
HomePlug is a registered trademark of HomePlug Powerline
Alliance, Inc.
ARM946E-S is a trademark of ARM Limited.
IEEE is a registered service mark of the Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
For related parts and recommended products to use with this part,
refer to www.maximintegrated.com/MAX2982.related.
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct
at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maximintegrated.com.
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