Reference Designs

IPv6-based grid communications are becoming the standard choice in industrial markets and applications like smart meters and grid automation. The universal data concentrator design provides a complete IPv6-based network solution integrated with Ethernet backbone communication, 6LoWPAN RF mesh networking, RS-485 and more. The 6LoWPAN mesh networking addresses key concerns such as standard-based interoperability, reliability, security and long-distance connectivity. This design allows controlling and monitoring end devices remotely with a web server accessible via Ethernet backbone communication. It also provides 3.3V and 5V voltage rails and various peripheral interfaces to extend to additional connectivity such as broadband power-line communication (PLC), cellular and Wi-Fi®.