ST7570

Device overview

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Device overview

Realized using a multi-power technology with state-of-the-art VLSI CMOS lithography, the

ST7570 is based on dual digital core architecture (a PHY processor engine and a protocol

controller core) to guarantee outstanding communication performance with a high level of

flexibility and programmability.

The on-chip analog front end, featuring analog to digital and digital to analog conversion and

automatic receiver gain control, plus the integrated Power Amplifier delivering up to 1Arms

output current, makes the ST7570 the first complete system-on-chip for power line

communication.

Line coupling network design is also simplified, leading to a very low cost BOM. Safe and

performing operations are guaranteed while keeping power consumption and distortion

levels very low, thus making ST7570 an ideal platform for the most stringent application

requirements and regulatory standards compliance.

Figure 1.

Block diagram