SPRAC94D September 2018 – March 2022 AFE030 , AFE031 , TMS320F28075 , TMS320F28075-Q1 , TMS320F28076 , TMS320F28374D , TMS320F28374S , TMS320F28375D , TMS320F28375S , TMS320F28375S-Q1 , TMS320F28376D , TMS320F28376S , TMS320F28377D , TMS320F28377D-EP , TMS320F28377D-Q1 , TMS320F28377S , TMS320F28377S-Q1 , TMS320F28379D , TMS320F28379D-Q1 , TMS320F28379S
Coupling to a dc line has similar components for protection with the lack of components such as HV inductor, MOV, and the transformer. Figure 6-2 shows what is needed for coupling circuit and transient protection.
A 10 µF capacitor was used to couple to the dc line. When coupling to a dc line it is important to remember that line is generally low impedance and may affect the output swing of the PA in the AFE031. Connecting an inductor in series with the line wikk provided enough impedance to the power line communications signal such that the power supply (possibly very low impedance) does not interfere with the PLC signal modulation. Figure 6-3 shows PLC modules coupled to a low-impedance dc line.
For detailed test data on this circuit, see the DC Power-Line Communication Reference Design.