INT6400

HomePlug AV Chipset

INT6400/INT1400 Chipset

HomePlug AV MAC & PHY plus ADC and DAC in a 196-contact LFBGA, Pb-free package MII (Host & PHY) interface Supports 1024/256/64/16/8-QAM, QPSK, BPSK and ROBO Modulation Schemes 128-bit AES Link Encryption with key management for secure powerline communications Windowed OFDM with noise mitigation based on patented line synchronization techniques improves data integrity in noisy conditions Dynamic channel adaptation and channel estimation maximizes throughput in harsh channel conditions Advanced Turbo Code Forward Error Correction (France Telecom TDF Groupe des coles des tlcommunications Turbo codes patents license)

Combining Powerline with Atheros' rich portfolio of WLAN and Ethernet products, we are transforming networking in the digital home with unified Wi-Fi/PLC/Ethernet gateways, and with dynamic meshed networks employing the nimble combination of Wi-Fi and Powerline adapters throughout the home. The combination of these great connectivity technologies will enable a new class of networking for consumer electronics, computing as well as mobile devices in the home that benefit users with added capacity, flexibility, reliability and ease-of-deployment.

Technology Overview

Atheros is committed to addressing the dramatically expanding connectivity requirements of the digital home. The INT6400 is a third-generation HomePlug AV-based solution that delivers carrier-grade broadband communications over both power lines and coax. For consumers and service providers using powerline, INT6400 technology enables fast, wired networking within a home using the homes existing electrical wiring. It can also be used over coax, providing last-mile broadband access in multi-dwelling units.

INT6400 MAC/PHY IC

ToS, CoS and IP Port Number Packet Classifiers Supports IGMP managed multicast sessions RoHS Compliant: 15x15 mm, 196 LFBGA Package Programmable-gain Rx/Tx

INT1400 AFE IC

Tx Filter, programmable-gain line driver, programmable-gain Rx amplifier Differential coupling RoHS Compliant: 5x5 mm, 32 QFN Package Companion to INT6400

Product Overview

Third-generation HomePlug AV-based powerline two-chip chipset High-performance cost-down solution

The Atheros INT6400/INT1400 HomePlug AV chipset solution is comprised of the INT6400 Medium Access Controller (MAC)/Physical layer (PHY) IC and the INT1400 AFE/Line Driver IC. The Atheros HomePlug AV transceiver is optimized for multi-media streaming applications and is fully compliant with the HomePlug AV standard to reliably deliver up to 200 Mbps PHY rate over powerline wiring. In addition to the complete MAC and PHY, the INT6400 includes an Ethernet Media Independent Interface (MII) and an external Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) interface. In addition, the INT6400 includes the Analog-to-Digital (A/D) and Digital-to-Analog (D/A) converters required for analog interface to the INT1400 AFE/Line Driver IC. The INT1400 AFE/Line Driver IC includes a Tx filter, a programmable-gain line driver and a programmable-gain Rx amplifier. The programmability of these amplifiers opens up new and important signal optimization functionality.

INT6400 Architecture
Powerline PL Coupling

BPF
PGA
PG Driver

INT6400 MAC/PHY
DAC PHY ADC MAC Host Interface

LPF

INT1400 AFE
PLL System Clock

INT6400

HomePlug AV Chipset

INT6400 Specifications
Frequency Band Network Standard Modulation Technology 2 30 MHz HomePlug AV Windowed OFDM Turbo Code AES 128-bit VLAN/TOS/Packet Classifier/ Quasi Error Free Delivery for IPTV service MII (Ethernet) SPI/UART SDRAM 200 Mbps PHY rate Support EuP Low Power Directive LED and Programmable Switches Supports Simple Connect with Push Button Encryption and Network Management Key HomePlug AV generic and vendor specific Management Message Entries (MME) TR-069 Remote Management

RD6400-ETH Reference Design Highlights

HomePlug AV Wall Adapter Reference Design Based on 3rd-generation HomePlug AV compliant INT6400/INT1400 Chipset 200 Mbps PHY rate

FEC Coding Hardware Encryption Quality of Service Communications Interface Peripheral Interface

INT6400 MAC/PHY Transceiver

Optimized for multi-media streaming applications HomePlug AV compliant Supports MII (Host & PHY) interfaces Supports SDRAM Memory Support EuP Low Power Directive

Memory Interface Supported Data Rates Low Power Design Customization Functionality Security Diagnostic and Management Interface

INT1400 AFE/Line Driver IC

Companion to the INT6400 MAC/PHY IC Includes Tx Line Driver Tx amplifier offers programmable gain control Includes Rx Programmable Gain Amplifier

Worldwide Regulatory Support Programmable Power Amplitude adjustments Tools Atheros Powerline Toolkit that supports Linux/Windows/RTOS OS Complete Software Development Kit User Interface Utility

Atheros Communications is a leading developer of semiconductor system solutions for wireless and other network communications products. Atheros combines its wireless and networking systems expertise with high-performance radio frequency (RF), mixed signal and digital semiconductor design skills to provide highly integrated chipsets that are manufactured on low-cost, standard complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) processes. Atheros technology is used by a broad base of leading customers, including personal computer, networking equipment and consumer device manufacturers.

For more information on the INT6400 or other solutions from Atheros contact your local representative: Atheros Communications, Inc. t +1 408.773.5200 f +1 408.773.9940 Atheros Communications KK-Japan t +81 3.5501.4100 f +81 3.5501.4129 Atheros Communications Intl, LLC-Taiwan t +886 2.8751.6385 f +886 2.8751.6397 Atheros Hong Kong Limited t +852 8206.1131 f +852 8206.1301 Atheros (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. t +86 21.5108.3626 f +86 21.5027.0100 Atheros Korea t +82 31.786.0428

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