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Power line communication protocol libraries

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Power line communication protocol libraries

With its multi core fully programmable architecture, the STCOMET can support a range of

PLC standard protocols. For the complete FW/SW library are available:

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PRIME protocol library

The PRIME protocol library implements the 1.3.6 version of the PRIME protocol

including the PHY, MAC, IEC61334-4-32 convergence layer and data link layer, remote

management interface (with remote firmware upgrade implementation) and

test/certification facilities (e.g.: serial communication interface protocol).

The PRIME protocol library can be used as a stand-alone, to implement a PRIME

service node (energy smart meter), or in conjunction with the PRIME Base Node

library, that can be running on different CPU platforms (x86 running Linux or

concentrator).

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The G3-PLC protocol library implements the G3-PLC CENELEC A-Band protocol,

including PHY, MAC, 6LoWPAN and LOADng routing protocol. The G3-PLC protocol

library can be used to implement the G3-PLC device (electricity meter) or G3-PLC PAN

coordinator (data concentrator or gateway) thanks to its embedded bootstrap

application. IPv6 and UDP are provided as source code examples.

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IEC61334-5-1 protocol library

The IEC61334-5-1 protocol library implements the IEC61334-5-1 (also known as G1

The STCOMET protocol libraries include:

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An integration example, in the form of a complete, ready to use IDE project, including:

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The pre-compiled protocol library

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The FreeRTOS source code

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All the STCOMET peripheral drivers source code

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An application example showing how to integrate the communication protocol into

customer application

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The FW upgrade protocol using the local serial port (UART to USB bridge).

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Protocol library APIs

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Basic protocol procedures

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Protocol functionalities - integration into customer application

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An application note(c), with electrical and communication performance test data

(e.g.: EMC/EMI analysis, power consumption, BER, etc.) for the selected combination

of the protocol library and the STCOMET dedicated HW.

c. For more information, please contact an ST sales representative.