The TDA5051A is a modem IC, specifically dedicated to ASK transmission by means of
the home power supply network, at 600 baud or 1200 baud data rate. It operates from a
single 5 V supply.
2. Features and benefits
Full digital carrier generation and shaping
Modulation/demodulation frequency set by clock adjustment, from microcontroller or
on-chip oscillator
High clock rate of 6-bit D/A (Digital to Analog) converter for rejection of aliasing
components
Fully integrated output power stage with overload protection
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) at receiver input
8-bit A/D (Analog to Digital) converter and narrow digital filtering
Digital demodulation delivering baseband data
Easy compliance with EN50065-1 with simple coupling network
Few external components for low cost applications
SO16 plastic package
3. Applications
Home appliance control (air conditioning, shutters, lighting, alarms and so on)
Energy/heating control
Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK) data transmission using the home power network
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4. Quick reference data
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Table 1.Quick reference data
SymbolParameterConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
V
DD
I
DD(tot)
supply voltage4.755.05.25V
total supply currentf
=8.48MHz
osc
Reception mode-2838mA
[1]
Transmission mode;
DATA_IN
=0; ZL=30Ω
-4768mA
Power-down mode-1925mA
f
f
V
V
cr
osc
o(rms)
i(rms)
carrier frequency
oscillator frequency6.08-9.504MHz
output carrier signal (RMS value)DATA_IN = LOW;
input signal (RMS value)
THDtotal harmonic distortion on CISPR16 load
= CISPR16
Z
L
[2]
-132.5-kHz
120-122dBμV
[3]
82-122dBμV
-−55-dB
with coupling network
T
amb
[1] The value of the total transmission mode current is the sum of I
[2] Frequency range corresponding to the EN50065-1 band. However, the modem can operate at any lower oscillator frequency.
[3] The minimum value can be improved by using an external amplifier; see application diagrams Figure 19
ambient temperature−50-+100°C
DD(RX/TX)(tot)
+ I
in the Table 5 “Characteristics”.
DD(PAMP)
and Figure 20.
5. Ordering information
Table 2.Ordering information
Type numberPackage
TDA5051ATSO16plastic small outline package; 16 leads; body width 7.5 mmSOT162-1
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7. Pinning information
7.1 Pinning
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DATA_INTEST1
DATA_OUTPD
CLK_OUTV
SCANTESTV
1
2
3
V
DDD
4
TDA5051AT
5
DGNDAGND
6
7
OSC1TX_OUT
8
OSC2APGND
Fig 2.Pin configuration for SO16
7.2 Pin description
Table 3.Pin description
SymbolPinDescription
DATA_IN
DATA_OUT
V
DDD
CLK_OUT4clock output
DGND5digital ground
SCANTEST6test input (LOW in application)
OSC17oscillator input
OSC28oscillator output
APGND9analog ground for power amplifier
TX_OUT10analog signal output
V
DDAP
AGND12analog ground
V
DDA
RX_IN14analog signal input
PD15power-down input (active HIGH)
TEST116test input (HIGH in application)
1digital data input (active LOW)
2digital data ou tput (active LOW)
3digital supply voltage
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8. Functional description
Both transmission and reception stages are controlled either by the master clock of the
microcontroller or by the on-chip reference oscillator connected to a crystal. This ensures
the accuracy of the transmission carrier and the exact trimming of the digital filter, thus
making the performance totally independent of application disturbances such as
component spread, temperature, supply drift and so on.
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The interface with the power network is made by means of an LC network (see Figure 15
The device includes a power output stage that feeds a 120 dBμV (RMS) signal on a
typical 30 Ω load.
To reduce power consumption, the IC is disabled by a power-down input (pin PD): in this
mode, the on-chip oscillator remains active and the clock continues to be supplied at
pin CLK_OUT. For low-power operation in reception mode, this pin can be dynamically
controlled by the microcontroller, see Section 8.4 “
When the circuit is connected to an external clock generator (see Figure 6
signal must be applied at pin OSC1 (pin 7); OSC2 (pin 8) must be left open-circuit.
Figure 7
All logic inputs and outputs are compatible with TTL/CMOS levels, providing an easy
connection to a standard microcontroller I/O port.
The digital part of the IC is fully scan-testable. Two digital inputs, SCANTEST and TEST1,
are used for production test: these pins must be left open-circuit in functional mode
(correct levels are internally defined by pull-up or pull-down resistors).
shows the use of the on-chip clock circuit.
Power-down mode”.
), the clock
8.1 Transmission mode
To provide strict stability with respect to environmental conditions, the carrier frequency is
generated by scanning the ROM memory under t he con trol of the microcon troller clock or
the reference frequency provided by the on-chip oscillator. High frequency clocking rejects
the aliasing components to such an extent that they are filtered by the coupling
LC network and do not cause any significant disturbance. The data modulation is applied
through pin DATA_IN
(shaping). Harmonic components are limited in this process, thus avoiding unaccep table
disturbance of the transmission channel (according to CISPR16 and EN50065-1
recommendations). A −55 dB Tot al Harmonic Distortion ( THD) is reached when the typical
LC coupling network (or an equivalent filter) is used.
and smoothly applied by specific digital circuits to the carrier
).
The DAC and the power stage are set in order to provide a maximum signal level of
122 dBμV (RMS) at the output.
The output of the power stage (TX_OUT) must always be connected to a decoup ling
capacitor, because of a DC level of 0.5V
device is not transmitting. This pin must also be protected against overvoltage and negative transient signals. The DC level of TX_OUT can be used to bias a unipolar
transient suppressor, as shown in the application diagram (see Figure 15
Direct connection to the mains is done through an LC network for low-cost applications.
However, an HF signal transformer could be used when power-line insulation has to be
performed.
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at this pin, which is present even when the
DD
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Remark: In transmission mode, the receiving part of the circuit is not disabled and the
detection of the transmitted signal is normally performed. In this mode, the gain chosen
before the beginning of the transmission is stored, and the AGC is internally set to
−6dB as long as DATA_IN
8.2 Reception mode
The input signal received by the modem is applied to a wide range input amplifier with
AGC (−6 dB to +30 dB). This is basically for noise performance improvement and signal
level adjustment, which ensures a maximum sensitivity of the ADC. An 8-bit conversion is
then performed, followed by digital band-pass filtering, to meet the CISPR16
normalization and to comply with some additional limitations met in current applications.
After digital demodulation, the baseband data signal is made available after pulse
shaping.
The signal pin (RX_IN) is a high-impedance input which has to be protected and
DC decoupled for the same reasons as with pin TX_OUT. The high sensitivity (82 dBμV)
of this input requires an efficient 50 Hz rejection filter (realized by the LC coupling
network), which also acts as an anti-aliasing filter for the internal digital processing;
(see Figure 15
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is LOW. Then, the old gain setting is automatically restored.
).
8.3 Data format
8.3.1 Transmission mode
The data input (DATA_IN) is active LOW: this means that a burst is generated on the line
(pin TX_OUT) when DATA_IN
Pin TX_OUT is in a high-impedance state as long as the device is not transmitting.
Successive logic 1s are treated in a Non-Return-to-Zero (NRZ) mode, see pulse shapes
in Figure 8
and Figure 9.
8.3.2 Reception mode
The data output (pin DATA_OUT) is active LOW; this means that the data output is LOW
when a burst is received. Pin DATA_OUT
8.4 Power-down mode
Power-down input (pin PD) is active HIGH; this means that the power consumption is
minimum when pin PD is HIGH. Now, all functions are disabled, except clock generation.
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Table 5.Characteristics
V
DDD=VDDA
=5V±5%; T
…continued
=−40°C to +85°C; V
amb
connected to V
DDD
; DGND connected to AGND.
DDA
SymbolParameterConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Reception mode
V
i(rms)
analog input signal
[3]
82-122dBμV
(RMS value)
V
I
Z
i
R
AGC
t
c(AGC)
DC level at pin RX_IN-2.5-V
RX_IN input impedance-50-kΩ
AGC range-36-dB
AGC time constantf
= 8.48 MHz;
osc
-296-μs
see Figure 5
t
d(dem)(su)
demodulation delay
set-up time
t
d(dem)(h)
demodulation delay
hold time
B
det
detection bandwidthf
BERbit error ratef
f
= 8.48 MHz;
osc
-350400μs
see Figure 21
f
= 8.48 MHz;
osc
-420470μs
see Figure 21
=8.48MHz-3-kHz
osc
= 8.48 MHz;
osc
-1-1× 10
600 baud;
S/N = 35 dB;
signal 76 dBμV;
see Figure 23
Power-up timing
t
d(pu)(TX)
delay between power-up
and DATA_IN
in
transmission mode
XTAL = 8.48 MHz;
C1 = C2 = 27 pF;
Rp=2.2MΩ;
-1-μs
see Figure 10
t
d(pu)(RX)
delay between power-up
and DATA_OUT in
reception mode
XTAL = 8.48 MHz;
C1 = C2 = 27 pF;
Rp=2.2MΩ;
= 132.5 kHz;
f
RXIN
-1-μs
120 dBμV sine wave;
see Figure 11
Power-down timing
t
d(pd)(TX)
delay between PD = 0 and
DATA_IN
in transmission
f
= 8.48 MHz;
osc
see Figure 12
-10-μs
mode
t
d(pd)(RX)
delay between PD = 0 and
DATA_OUT
in reception
mode
= 8.48 MHz;
f
osc
f
= 132.5 kHz;
RXIN
120 dBμV sine wave;
-500-μs
see Figure 13
t
active(min)
minimum active time with
T = 10 ms power-down
period in reception mode
f
= 8.48 MHz;
osc
f
= 132.5 kHz;
RXIN
120 dBμV sine wave;
-1-μs
see Figure 14
−4
[1] The value of the total transmission mode current is the sum of I
[2] Frequency range corresponding to the EN50065-1 band. However, the modem can operate at any lower oscillator frequency.
[3] The minimum value can be improved by using an external amplifier; see application diagrams Figure 19
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15. Handling information
All input and output pins are protected against ElectroS tatic Discharge (ESD) under
normal handling. When handling ensure that the appropriate precautions are taken as
described in JESD625-A or equivalent standards.
16. Soldering of SMD packages
This text provides a very brief insight into a complex technology. A more in-depth account
of soldering ICs can be found in Application Note AN10365 “Surface mount reflow soldering description”.
16.1 Introduction to soldering
Soldering is one of the most common methods through which packages are attached to
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), to form electrical circuits. The soldered joint provides both
the mechanical and the electrical connection. There is no single soldering method that is
ideal for all IC packages. Wave soldering is often preferred when through-hole and
Surface Mount Devices (SMDs) are mixed on one printed wiring board; however, it is not
suitable for fine pitch SMDs. Reflow soldering is ideal for the small pitches and high
densities that come with increased miniaturization.
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16.2 Wave and reflow soldering
Wave soldering is a joining technology in which the joints are made by so lder coming from
a standing wave of liquid solder. The wave soldering process is suitable for the following:
• Through-hole components
• Leaded or leadless SMDs, which are glued to the surface of the printed circuit board
Not all SMDs can be wave soldered. Packages with solder balls, and some leadless
packages which have solder lands underneath the body, cannot be wave soldered. Also,
leaded SMDs with leads having a pitch smaller than ~0.6 mm cannot be wave soldered,
due to an increased probability of bridging.
The reflow soldering process involves applying solder paste to a board, followed by
component placement and exposure to a temperature profile. Leaded packages,
packages with solder balls, and leadless packages are all reflow solderable.
Key characteristics in both wave and reflow soldering are:
• Board specifications, including the board finish, solder masks and vias
• Package footprints, including solder thieves and orientation
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• Process issues, such as application of adhesive and flux, clinching of leads, board
• Solder bath specifications, including temperature and impurities
16.4 Reflow soldering
Key characteristics in reflow soldering are:
• Lead-free versus SnPb soldering; note that a lead-free reflow process usually lea ds to
• Solder paste printing issues including smearing, release, and adjusting the process
• Reflow temperature profile; this profile includes preheat, reflow (in which the board is
Table 9.SnPb eutectic process (from J-STD-020C)
Package thickness (mm)Package reflow temperature (°C)
< 2.5235220
≥ 2.5220220
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transport, the solder wave parameters, and the time during which components are
exposed to the wave
higher minimum peak temperatures (see Figure 25
reducing the process window
window for a mix of large and small components on one board
heated to the peak temperature) and cooling down. It is imperative that the peak
temperature is high enough for the solder to make reliable solder joint s (a solder paste
characteristic). In addition, the peak temperature must be low enough that the
packages and/or boards are not damaged. The peak temperature of the package
depends on package thickness and volume and is classified in accordance with
Table 9
and 10
Volume (mm3)
< 350≥ 350
) than a SnPb process, thus
Table 10.Lead-free process (from J-STD-020C)
Package thickness (mm)Package reflow temperature (°C)
Volume (mm3)
< 350350 to 2000> 2000
< 1.6260260260
1.6 to 2.5260250245
> 2.5250245245
Moisture sensitivity precautions, as indicated on the packing, must be respected at all
times.
Studies have shown that small packages reach higher temperatures during reflow
soldering, see Figure 25
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