CX11656

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 3.3 V signaling, 5 V tolerant interface
• Support for three status LEDs
• 144-pin LQFP package

• 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