Microchip — Smart Metering Platform

Microchip Smart Metering Platform

Available on 32-bit MCU family equipped with MPL460 PLC Modem

Microchip meets the growing needs for smart energy by introducing a smart metering platform incorporating application-specific solutions. Introducing the latest PIC32MCXT family of 32-bit microprocessors with MPL460 Power Line Communication (PLC) modem, this next-generation smart metering platform optimized for applications in the industrial IoT, commercial and industrial metering segments.

The platform by Microchip also incorporates microprocessor, security, memory, wireless and power-line connectivity devices. With best-in-class feature sets and equipment design performance for the smart grid, this smart energy portfolio offers users endless possibilities.

Platform highlights:

• Leading-edge connectivity
  • Low-power IEEE® 802.15.4/4g wireless devices
  • Field-proven, high-performance Power Line Communications (PLC) (G3, PRIME)
• Best-in-class metrology
  • Dynamic range of up to 6000:1
• Security and encryption
  • Advanced security engines in SoC solutions
  • CryptoAuthentication™ devices that offer robust security to safeguard networked metering applications
• Integration and flexibility
  • Flexible (software or hardware) metrology
  • Multi-standard wireless and PLC solutions
• Broad microcontroller/microprocessor portfolio and tool support
  • Large array of 32-bit SAM D, SAM4, PIC32 and SAMA5 solutions
  • Best-in-class tools from Microchip, IAR, Keil