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DS-SIG61 R0.932

1 GENERAL

The SIG61 is an independent slave in a DC-BUS Powerline communication network controlled by a

SIG60 master device. The SIG61 has 4 identification (ID) pins, used to set the device address, 8 input

pins and 8 output pins. The master can access any SIG61 device independently by using the proper

device address. Data received from a remote SIG60 Master device is reflected to its output pins. The

Master device can read the SIG61 input pins remotely. Its small footprint integrates most of the

components needed for proper operation allowing small-size control solutions.

The SIG61 is an economical slave device for applications such as controlling motors, reading sensors

etc., eliminating the need for dedicated control wires and a host controller for its operation. It helps

reducing the harness size and increase reliability. The SIG61 has a sleep mode that enables power

saving; special Wakeup messages on the DC line are used to signal the sleeping devices to return to

normal operation mode.

The SIG61 is useful for a wide range of Automotive, Avionics and Industrial applications such as sensor

reading, actuator activation, doors, seats, mirrors, climate control, lights, Truck-Trailer, etc.

Figure 1.1 - SIG61 Application example

Applications

•••• Truck-Trailer sub-bus

•••• Door module

•••• Climate control network

•••• Front and back Lights

•••• Sensors Actuators network

•••• Entertainment control

•••• Green Energy management

• Security Monitoring

Features

•••• 7 selectable Carrier frequencies 1.75MHz - 13MHz

•••• Selectable bit rate between 9.6 Kbps to 115.2 Kbps.

•••• 8 output and 8 input pins

•••• Eliminates data wires and transceiver.

•••• Operates over wide range of noisy power supply / battery lines.

•••• Byte oriented communication.

•••• Sleep Mode for low power consumption.

•••• Allows Master - Slave multiplex networks

•••• Several independent networks can operate over the same wire

using different carrier frequencies.

•••• Small footprint QFN 64 pin package

Host

Master

Battery Power Line

8

8

ID

SIG61

4

8

8

ID

SIG61

4

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Preliminary Data Sheet

This information is preliminary and may be changed without notice

SIG61 - Smart Slave for

DC-BUS Powerline Network