ZENO (MAX79356) is a programmable narrowband orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM)-based powerline communication (PLC) modem system-on-chip (SoC) device that provides standards compliant high performance and secured powerline communication in a small package. ZENO integrates two pipelined 32-bit RISC (MAXQ30E) processors to offer high performance and future-proof flexibility. These two 32-bit RISC processors perform dedicated PHY signal processing functions and MAC layer functionality. Maxim provided, certified firmware images allow faster time to market. Factory or infield firmware update feature allows adoption of changes and updates in PLC communication standards. The integrated high-speed AES-CCM* engine ensures standards compliant data communication security and integrity.
How to Use the MAX79356ECM+T G3-PLC Sniffer Kit
Feature
Supports All Standards and Frequency Bands to Reduce R&D Investment and Time to Market
G3-PLC Certified
Compliant with, G3-PLC, IEEE 1901.2, ITU G9903, PRIME
Supports Regulated Frequency Bands for Communication: CENELEC, FCC, ARIB
Accommodates Evolving Standards with Flexible System Architecture that Integrates Dual 32-Bit RISC Processors with 512KB Flash and 288KB RAM for MAC and PHY
Efficient BOM for Building Competitive Modems
Supports All G3-PLC Bands with One SKU
Integrates MAC, OFDM PHY, and Analog Front End for Simplified Board Design
Single 16MHz Crystal Generates All Operating Clocks
UART Provides Simple Interface for Host Processor Communications
Low Power Consumption (typ)
55mW in Listen Mode
70mW in Active Mode
High-Sensitivity Receiver with Adaptive Gain Control Allows Communication with Low Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Integrated 128/256-bit AES and AES-CCM* Engine for Encryption/Decryption and Authentication
Applications
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
AMI Concentrators
Electric Vehicle Charging
Factory and Building Automation
Home Energy Monitoring
Smart Grid Communications
Smart Meters
Solar and Renewable Energy Management
Street Lighting Automation and Lighting Control
Catalogue
FPGA / CPLD
Memory
MOS 
MCU 
DSP
OCEP
Secondary 
Other 
