TDA5051A Power Line Modem

TDA5051 Power Line Modem Overview

NXP Semiconductors

This tutorial will begin by introducing the TDA5051A Power Line Modem. It will then look at an application solution using power line isolation techniques; followed by a glimpse of NXP’s ASK (Amplitude Shift Key) redundancy software protocol.

Related Parts

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionVoltage - SupplyMounting TypeAvailable QuantityPrice
IC HOME AUTOMATION MODEM 16-SOICTDA5051AT/C1,512IC HOME AUTOMATION MODEM 16-SOIC4.75V ~ 5.25VSurface Mount0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
IC HOME AUTOMATION MODEM 16SOICTDA5051AT/C1,518IC HOME AUTOMATION MODEM 16SOIC4.75V ~ 5.25VSurface Mount1325 - Immediate$55.65View Details

Eval Boards

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionFunctionUtilized IC / PartAvailable QuantityPrice
EVAL BOARD FOR TDA5051AOM13313,598EVAL BOARD FOR TDA5051APower Line TransceiverTDA5051A0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
EVAL BOARD FOR TDA5051AOM13314,598EVAL BOARD FOR TDA5051AModem, Lighting ControlTDA5051A0 - ImmediateSee Page for PricingView Details
PTM Published on: 2011-04-28

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