TI unveils Smart Data Connector Evaluation Module

Enabling robust automated meter reading (AMR), advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and sensor network automation applications, Texas Instruments (TI) has announced the Smart Data Concentrator evaluation module (EVM) – TMDSDC3359 with the accompanying power line communication (PLC) system-on-module and supporting software for smart grid developers.
The TMDSDC3359 EVM can provide flexibility and scalability with numerous performance, cost and connectivity options for developers to create data concentrator designs. 
 
The new Smart Data Concentrator EVM highlights the ease of using TI's broad portfolio of complementary analog, embedded processing and wireless connectivity products for the smart grid. As a full TI system solution, the TMDSDC3359 EVM includes more than 20 analog components from TI's power management (such as TPS65910), interface (such as SN65HVD3082 and TRS3221), isolation (such as ISO3082 and ISO7131) and logic portfolios (SN74LVC1G08), which makes it easier for smart grid developers to design with TI's processors, microcontrollers and connectivity solutions with these analog products.
 
Developers can also leverage the customizable hardware and software to easily fit the new Smart Data Concentrator EVM into a final product. With a sophisticated evaluation module that saves up to nine months in the design cycle, developers can instead focus on getting a differentiated product to market more quickly.
 
The TMDSDC3359 Smart Data Concentrator EVM is available immediately on the TI eStore and authorized distributors for US$699.