CX11656 HomePlug 1.0 PHY Data Sheet
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Features
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Single-chip powerline networking controller with IEEE802.3u MII interface
Implements the HomePlug Powerline Alliance Industry Specification V1.0
General purpose 7-wire serial PHY data interface
Selectable MDI/SPI PHY management interface
Up to 14 Mbps data rate on the powerline
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) with patented signal
processing techniques for high data reliability in noisy media conditions
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Intelligent channel adaptation maximizes throughput under harsh channel conditions
Integrated quality-of-service (QoS) features such as prioritized random access,
contention-free access, and segment bursting
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56-bit DES Link Encryption with key management for secure powerline
communications
EEPROM interface for fast access to configuration parameters allows system designs
to leverage standard Ethernet drivers
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3.3 V signaling, 5 V tolerant interface
Support for three status LEDs
144-pin LQFP package
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Applications
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Residential gateways and home routers
Network home or small office PCs
Enable no wire installation networking for information appliances
LAN gaming
Share DSL or cable modem access
MDU/MTU applications
Embedded applications
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