Line Drivers suit powerline communication applications.
Press Release Summary:
Housed in 16-pin, 4 x 4 mm package with operation to 86 MHz, HomePlug AV2 Class GH Line Drivers are suitable for residential gateways, set-top boxes, Wi-Fi extenders, and PLC adapters. Two-channel Le87402 and single-channel Le87401 are based on high-speed, high-voltage bipolar process technology. Le87402 supports MIMO or SISO operation and can drive line impedance of 100 Ω down to 12 Ω through transformer, while Le87401, offering similar performance, can be used in SISO operation.
Original Press Release:
Microsemi's Delivers High Performance HomePlug AV2 Class GH Line Drivers for Powerline Communications Applications
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today introduced its high performance power line communications (PLC) HomePlug AV2 Class GH line drivers, which are targeted at applications including residential gateways, set-top boxes, Wi-Fi extenders and PLC adapters. The two-channel Le87402 and single-channel Le87401 drivers are based on Microsemi's proprietary high-speed, high voltage bipolar process technology, which enables significant performance and cost savings over currently used technologies. The industry-leading drivers have been integrated with Broadcom's BCM60500 and BCM60333 powerline communication chipset reference designs.
"Integrating Microsemi's highly reliable line drivers with our new high performance extended band HomePlug AV2 single platform reference designs will allow our customers to quickly and cost-effectively capitalize on the rollout of next-generation PLC deployments," said John Gloekler, Broadcom's director of Marketing, Broadband Communications.
HomePlug AV2 enables gigabit-class speeds over electrical wiring while remaining fully interoperable with HomePlug AV and Green PHY technologies. HomePlug AV2 allows even more powerful performance and coverage for broadband networking over powerline wires, making it faster than ever to handle the most demanding online services and applications.
"We are pleased to enter the HomePlug AV2 market in collaboration with Broadcom, which is a recognized leader in PLC semiconductor solutions," said Roger Holliday, senior vice president and general manager at Microsemi. "Microsemi has a strong product development focus on line drivers and has shipped more than 100 million of these devices for use in DSL networks globally. Applying the knowledge we have gained over the years allows us to further strengthen our foundation with a family of HomePluG AV2 solutions that deliver inherent reliability and cost-advantages over traditional line drivers."
About the Le87402 and Le87401
The Le87402 is a two-channel line driver designed to work in industry-standard HomePlug Alliance HPAV2, ITU-T G.HN and MOCA systems. Each channel can be enabled independently allowing multiple-in, multiple-out (MIMO) or single-in, single-out (SISO) operations. The Le87402 can drive a line impedance of 100 ohms down to 12 ohms through a transformer and delivers superior performance with power efficiency using Class GH operation.The Le87401 device can be used in SISO operation, with similar performance as the Le87402 device. Additional features include:
--Â Small 16-pin, 4x4 mm Package
--Â Low Power Operation
--Â Class GH Operation
--Â Supports HPAV2 Power Save Mode
--Â Channel Enable/Disable Control
--Â Operation to 86 MHz
Additional product information is posted at www.microsemi.com/products/diversified-analog-and-line-drivers.
Availability
The Le87402/1 line drivers are available now. For more information please contact Microsemi at sales.support@Micrsosemi.com  and reference "HomePlug AV2 Line Driver" in the subject line.
About Microsemi
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for communications, defense & security, aerospace and industrial markets. Products include high-performance and radiation-hardened analog mixed-signal integrated circuits, FPGAs, SoCs and ASICs; power management products; timing and voice processing devices; RF solutions; discrete components; security technologies and scalable anti-tamper products; Power-over-Ethernet ICs and midspans; as well as custom design capabilities and services. Microsemi is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and has approximately 3,000 employees globally. Learn more at www.microsemi.com.
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