ATPL230AG55J19-Y - PRIME PLC Bundle MCU Kit | Microchip
Référence : ATPL230AG55J19-Y ✓ Actif| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12.5 | $12,50 |
| 10 | $11.4 | $114,00 |
| 100 | $10.2 | $1 020,00 |
| 500 | $9.3 | $4 650,00 |
| 1 000 | $8.45 | $8 450,00 |
ATPL230AG55J19-Y Présentation
A power line communication modem enables data transmission over existing AC mains or utility power lines, eliminating the need for dedicated communication wiring. PRIME (PoweRline Intelligent Metering Evolution) is an open, multi-vendor narrowband PLC standard widely deployed in smart metering and AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) networks across Europe, Latin America, and Asia. In the system hierarchy, this bundle spans two semiconductor categories: an application-specific PLC front-end modem and a general-purpose ARM Cortex microcontroller that hosts the PRIME protocol stack.
Key features of the bundle include the PL230A PRIME-certified modem PHY with integrated analog line driver support, the SAM G55J19A microcontroller with high-performance ARM Cortex-M4-class processing for protocol execution, and pre-verified hardware compatibility between the two devices, which reduces integration risk and time-to-market. The two-die bundle approach means engineers receive factory-matched silicon whose firmware interfaces have been validated by Microchip for PRIME base node and service node operation.
The ATPL230AG55J19-Y is typically used in smart electricity meters, data concentrators, street lighting control, and distribution automation equipment where PRIME-class metering connectivity over the low-voltage power line is required. The SAM G55 microcontroller side also provides peripherals such as UART/SPI/I2C and USB-class connectivity for interfacing with metering ASICs and local communication heads.
For design-in, verify the LQFP footprint against the individual PL230A and SAM G55 datasheets, plan the coupling-circuit impedance for the target grid standard, and allocate code space for the PRIME stack on the MCU flash.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing data, sourcing options, bundle architecture analysis, and drop-in alternative analysis not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
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| Product Type | Network Controller & Processor ICs Bundle (CPN) |
| Bundle Contents | PL230A-AKU-Y (PRIME PLC modem) + SAMG55J19A-MU (microcontroller) |
| Standard / Protocol | PRIME narrowband PLC |
| Application Segment | Smart metering / AMI PLC modems |
| Boîtier | LQFP (surface mount) |
| Type de montage | Surface Mount |
| Manufacturer | Microchip Technology (Atmel) |
Guide de configuration des broches du ATPL230AG55J19-Y lqfp (surface mount)
Configuration des broches du ATPL230AG55J19-Y (boîtier lqfp (surface mount)). Ce circuit intégré numérique comprend des GPIO, des interfaces de communication (UART, SPI, I2C) et des broches d'alimentation. Consultez la fiche technique du fabricant pour les fonctions alternatives des broches et les options de configuration. Indispensable pour la conception de systèmes embarqués et la conception de circuits imprimés.
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Applications typiques
ATPL230AG55J19-Y convient pour 6 applications: Smart Electricity Meters (Service Nodes), Data Concentrators (Base Nodes), Street Lighting Control, Distribution Automation, PLC Module / Modem Board Design, Gas and Water AMI Networks.
Smart Electricity Meters (Service Nodes)
In a PRIME smart electricity meter, the ATPL230AG55J19-Y acts as the service node communication engine. The PL230A-AKU-Y modem injects and receives narrowband PRIME OFDM signals onto the low-voltage mains through a coupling circuit, while the SAMG55J19A-MU microcontroller runs the PRIME service node stack together with the metering application. Because the pairing is pre-certified by Microchip, meter developers avoid most PHY-layer integration risk and shorten certification timelines. The bundle's LQFP surface-mount packages suit the compact, cost-driven meter PCB, and the MCU's peripherals interface with metering front-ends and local displays. Design attention should focus on the line coupling network and surge protection rather than the silicon interface.
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Data Concentrators (Base Nodes)
At the transformer substation or LV cabinet, PRIME data concentrators poll hundreds of meters over the power line. The ATPL230AG55J19-Y serves as the base node engine: the SAMG55J19A-MU executes the PRIME base node MAC/stack with scheduling for many registered service nodes, while the PL230A-AKU-Y modem handles robust reception of weak meter responses. Running the base node role on the certified bundle guarantees protocol conformance with the deployed meter fleet. Backhaul to utility head-end systems is implemented via the MCU's UART/USB-class peripherals. Memory sizing and channel-scan scheduling are the main design considerations; consult the individual SAM G55 datasheet for flash and SRAM figures.
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Street Lighting Control
PRIME-based street lighting controllers use the low-voltage lighting power line to carry dimming commands and energy reports to each luminaire. The ATPL230AG55J19-Y provides both the PLC PHY and the processing headroom: the PL230A-AKU-Y modem communicates over the cabling already installed for power, eliminating dedicated control wiring, while the SAMG55J19A-MU integrates lighting control logic, scheduling, and diagnostics alongside the PRIME stack. This makes retrofit projects economical because only a small module is added inside each luminaire cabinet. The outdoor environment demands attention to surge immunity and wide temperature rating; verify operating temperature limits in the underlying device datasheets before finalizing the design.
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Distribution Automation
Medium- and low-voltage distribution automation equipment - ring main units, secondary substations, fault indicators - increasingly uses PRIME PLC to report switchgear status and power-quality data without new communication cables. The ATPL230AG55J19-Y bundle provides the certified PRIME link through the PL230A-AKU-Y modem and local processing plus substation protocol translation on the SAMG55J19A-MU, which can bridge PLC data to serial or Ethernet backhaul. The deterministic coupling of modem and MCU reduces engineering effort in harsh grid environments where retransmission behavior matters. Designers should implement robust power supplies and line coupling to survive grid transients, following Microchip's PRIME reference design guidance.
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PLC Module / Modem Board Design
Module vendors building third-party PRIME PLC add-on boards can base the complete design on the ATPL230AG55J19-Y. Because the CPN encodes the Microchip-validated modem-plus-MCU pairing, the module designer only needs to add the line coupling network, power supply, and host interface (typically UART). The resulting module can be PRIME-certified faster than a from-scratch design, and customers integrating the module inherit a conformance-tested radio layer. Careful LQFP layout - short traces between modem and MCU, clean analog supply isolation for the PLC PHY, and controlled impedance on the host UART - is the primary PCB work. This application suits ODMs serving multiple utility meter programs simultaneously.
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Gas and Water AMI Networks
Beyond electricity, AMI networks for gas and water meters frequently use PRIME PLC on shared or dedicated LV segments, with battery-assisted endpoints reporting consumption to electricity-meter-mounted or cabinet-mounted concentrators. The ATPL230AG55J19-Y fits the concentrator or gateway role in these hybrid networks: the PL230A-AKU-Y provides the PRIME PHY, and the SAMG55J19A-MU aggregates data from multiple meter buses and manages local storage. Low average power consumption of the MCU side matters in mains-limited gateway enclosures; the Cortex-M class processing allows sleep-duty-cycled stack operation. Interface the bundle's UART to gas/water meter M-Bus or wireless heads for multi-utility convergence.
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Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | ATPL230AG55J19-R |
|---|---|---|
| Package | LQFP (both bundle components) | LQFP - same |
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Bundle Contents | PL230A-AKU-Y + SAMG55J19A-MU | PL230A-AKU-Y + SAMG55J19A-MU (same) |
| Target Standard | PRIME narrowband PLC | PRIME narrowband PLC |
| Application Category | Application Specific Microcontrollers - Network Controller & Processor | Same |
| Drop-in Compatibility | Reference part | Pin-to-pin and firmware compatible |
Principaux différenciateurs
- Microchip-certified modem/MCU pairing (vs PL230A-AKU-Y + SAMG55J19A-MU ordered separately)
- PRIME standard compliance path (vs Non-PRIME PLC modems from other vendors)
- Trade-off: supply-chain concentration (vs ATPL230AG55J19-R)
Notes de conception
The bundle spans two chips with potentially different supply domains: the PL230A PLC modem contains analog PHY circuitry sensitive to supply ripple, while the SAM G55J19A MCU tolerates more noise. Provide separate, well-filtered LDO outputs for the modem analog rail and the MCU digital rail, and consult the individual Microchip datasheets for exact voltage ranges since distributor pages do not publish them. Decouple each LQFP supply pin with 100 nF ceramics placed within 2 mm of the pin, plus bulk 10 uF capacitance per rail.
Keep the PL230A-to-SAM G55 interface traces short and direct; the certified bundle assumes the reference-design coupling between modem and MCU. Isolate the analog PLC PHY area from the MCU digital section with a ground partition, and route the modem line-driver output away from clock lines to prevent self-interference. The line coupling network (transformer, coupling capacitor, protection) should follow Microchip's PRIME reference design values, which are validated with this exact bundle pairing.
The most common mistake with this CPN is treating it as a single IC: ATPL230AG55J19-Y is a certified pairing of two separately packaged LQFP devices, so BOM handling, reflow profiles, and AOI inspection must plan for two components, not one. Also confirm the suffix variant (-Y vs -R) matches your SMT line's packaging format before ordering, and verify the PRIME firmware image loaded onto the SAM G55 matches the role (base node vs service node) required by your network architecture.
Informations de conformité
Compliance details are not published on the distributor pages retrieved; confirm against Microchip's official product compliance documentation for the PL230A and SAM G55 devices.
