DCB500 - Transceiver for
Powerline Communication
Product Overview
Description
The DCB500 is a transceiver for multiplex communication over noisy powerline in automotive and
avionics networks. The flexible protocol allows various applications such as transferring Data, Voice,
Compressed video (e.g. H.264) and music (e.g. MP3) between modules sharing a common DC
powerline at transfer rates up to 500Kbps.
The device is based on DC-BUS technology for multiplex network communication over noisy
powerline. It avoids complex cabling, saves weight, and simplifies installation. The device
communicates with its Host via Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) or UART interface providing the user
the freedom to use his application-defined protocol.
Features
Benefits
• Communication over DC power lines
• Bit rates of 500Kbps and 300Kbps
• Built in Modem, Error Correction and
Synchronization
• Eliminates complex cabling
• Reduces weight and installation time
• Robust to car battery line noises
• Unlimited message length
• Multiplex CSMA/CA mechanism
• UART and SPI interfaces with host
• Channel frequency selection
• Suitable for Voice and video streaming
• Low cost CMOS Implementation
• Sleep mode for low power consumption
Control
Panel
Left Door
ECU
Right Door
Camera
ECU
Message B
DCB500
Message B
DCB500
Message A
DCB500
Message A
DCB500
+
Battery
-
DC BATTERY CABLES
Figure 1.1 - System using DCB500
Characteristics
DC LINE
Packet data:
500Kbps
DQPSK
Built in
Built in
Built in
User defined
UART or SPI
HOST Interface
Modulation method:
Collision resolution:
Error correction codes:
Power save mode:
Packet size:
XO
XI
DC LINE Rx
DC LINE Tx
Passive
Filter
RESET
SLEEP
Interface:
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PO-DCB500 Rev1.1