AFE031 (2)
The AFE031 is available from Texas Instruments at Xecor. Designed for powerline communications (PLC), the AFE031 offers integrated thermal and overcurrent protection, low power consumption, and programmable transmit and receive filters. Available in a thermally-enhanced 48-pin QFN PowerPAD package, it is ideal for applications such as smart grid, industrial automation, and home energy management systems. Whether used in PRIME-certified networks, G3 PLC systems, or IEC 61334-compliant solutions, this series ensures high reliability and efficiency for demanding powerline communication applications. Xecor is an authorized distributor for Texas Instruments. Please view our extensive selection of the AFE031 series below.
| Part Number | Description | Package | Inventory | Add To Bom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFE031AIRGZR | PLC analog front-end for driving low-impedance lines | VQFN-48 | 2,898 | |
| AFE031AIRGZT | AFE General Purpose 3.3V 48-Pin VQFN EP T/R | VQFN-48 | 7,659 |
Key Featrues
Integrated Powerline Driver with Thermal and Overcurrent Protection: The AFE031 includes a robust powerline driver that ensures reliable communication even in demanding environments. The integrated thermal and overcurrent protection mechanisms safeguard the device from damage due to excessive heat or current, enhancing its durability and reducing the risk of failure in critical applications.
Large Output Swing with High Current Capability: With a 12 VPP output swing at 1.5 A (using a 15-V supply), the AFE031 can drive low-impedance lines effectively, even into reactive loads. This high current capability ensures strong signal transmission over powerlines, making it suitable for applications requiring long-distance communication or high signal integrity.
Low Power Consumption in Receive Mode: The AFE031 consumes only 15 mW in receive mode, making it highly energy-efficient for continuous monitoring or low-power applications. This feature is particularly beneficial for battery-operated or energy-sensitive systems, where minimizing power consumption is crucial.
Programmable Tx and Rx Filters and Gain Control: The device offers programmable transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) filters, as well as gain control, allowing users to optimize signal processing for specific communication standards or environmental conditions. This flexibility ensures reliable performance across a wide range of powerline communication scenarios.
Extended Junction Temperature Range: The AFE031 operates reliably over an extended industrial temperature range of -40°C to +125°C, making it suitable for use in harsh environments. This wide temperature tolerance ensures consistent performance in outdoor, industrial, or other challenging settings where temperature fluctuations are common.
Large Output Swing with High Current Capability: With a 12 VPP output swing at 1.5 A (using a 15-V supply), the AFE031 can drive low-impedance lines effectively, even into reactive loads. This high current capability ensures strong signal transmission over powerlines, making it suitable for applications requiring long-distance communication or high signal integrity.
Low Power Consumption in Receive Mode: The AFE031 consumes only 15 mW in receive mode, making it highly energy-efficient for continuous monitoring or low-power applications. This feature is particularly beneficial for battery-operated or energy-sensitive systems, where minimizing power consumption is crucial.
Programmable Tx and Rx Filters and Gain Control: The device offers programmable transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) filters, as well as gain control, allowing users to optimize signal processing for specific communication standards or environmental conditions. This flexibility ensures reliable performance across a wide range of powerline communication scenarios.
Extended Junction Temperature Range: The AFE031 operates reliably over an extended industrial temperature range of -40°C to +125°C, making it suitable for use in harsh environments. This wide temperature tolerance ensures consistent performance in outdoor, industrial, or other challenging settings where temperature fluctuations are common.
Applications
Powerline Communication Systems: The AFE031 is ideal for powerline communication (PLC) systems, enabling reliable data transmission over existing electrical wiring. Its ability to drive low-impedance lines with up to 1.5 A makes it suitable for applications such as smart grid communication, home automation, and industrial control systems, where robust and efficient communication is required.
Smart Metering Solutions: The AFE031 is well-suited for smart metering applications, where it can facilitate bidirectional communication between utility providers and end-users. Its programmable transmit and receive filters, along with support for PRIME and G3 standards, ensure accurate and efficient data exchange in advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) systems.
Industrial Automation: The AFE031 can be used in industrial automation systems for real-time monitoring and control over powerline networks. Its integrated thermal and overcurrent protection, along with programmable gain control, ensures reliable operation in harsh industrial environments, making it ideal for applications such as motor control, process monitoring, and equipment diagnostics.
Renewable Energy Monitoring: The AFE031 is suitable for renewable energy systems, such as solar or wind power installations, where it can enable communication between inverters, energy storage systems, and monitoring devices. Its ability to handle reactive loads and its support for OFDM modulation make it a robust solution for ensuring efficient energy management and grid integration in renewable energy applications.
Smart Metering Solutions: The AFE031 is well-suited for smart metering applications, where it can facilitate bidirectional communication between utility providers and end-users. Its programmable transmit and receive filters, along with support for PRIME and G3 standards, ensure accurate and efficient data exchange in advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) systems.
Industrial Automation: The AFE031 can be used in industrial automation systems for real-time monitoring and control over powerline networks. Its integrated thermal and overcurrent protection, along with programmable gain control, ensures reliable operation in harsh industrial environments, making it ideal for applications such as motor control, process monitoring, and equipment diagnostics.
Renewable Energy Monitoring: The AFE031 is suitable for renewable energy systems, such as solar or wind power installations, where it can enable communication between inverters, energy storage systems, and monitoring devices. Its ability to handle reactive loads and its support for OFDM modulation make it a robust solution for ensuring efficient energy management and grid integration in renewable energy applications.
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