SLLA590 May   2022 THVD8000 , THVD8010

 

  1.   Abstract
  2.   Trademarks
  3. 1Introduction
  4. 2THVD80x0 Devices Theory of Operation and Limitations of Use
    1. 2.1 Overview and Similarities between Standard RS-485 Transceivers and THVD80xo Devices
    2. 2.2 Differences between Standard RS-485 Transceivers and THVD8000/8010
    3. 2.3 Standard Approach to Using THVD80xo Devices to Communicate over Power Lines
    4. 2.4 Drawbacks to Standard Approach with Higher Voltage Systems
  5. 3Integration of Line Driver with THVD80x0 Devices to Drive Low Impedance Loads
    1. 3.1 Overcoming Drive Strength Requirement with A Line Driver Amplifier
    2. 3.2 Modification to Typical System Signal Chain Path Through Integration of Line Driver
  6. 4High Voltage Interface and Communication Interface Power Supply
    1. 4.1 Line Driver Output and Input RX signal Protection Circuit
    2. 4.2 High-Voltage Interface
    3. 4.3 Receive Path Optional Bandpass
  7. 5System Level View and Relation to Higher Voltage Implementations
    1. 5.1 Powering the Powerline Communication System
    2. 5.2 System Overview with Selected Test Results
    3. 5.3 Changes to Design for Higher Voltage AC or DC Applications
  8. 6Summary
  9. 7References

3 Integration of Line Driver with THVD80x0 Devices to Drive Low Impedance Loads