EVLKST8500GH-2

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ST8500 Hybrid PLC&RF connectivity development kit

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The EVLKST8500GH-2 hybrid connectivity solution for the ST8500 SoC platform combines the advantages of both PLC and RF technologies to enable applications with the best coverage in any network conditions and topologies.

The user can easily explore features and benefits of the STMicroelectronic's hybrid PLC&RF solution using the EVLKST8500GH-2 kit together with the STSW-ST8500GH-2 firmware and documentation package.

Messages between two nodes in the PLC&RF hybrid network are sent over the best available medium: PLC or RF. The media selection for each link in the network is done automatically and adjusted dynamically, enabling highly efficient hybrid mesh networking.

The STMicroelectronic's hybrid PLC&RF solution is based on open standards and enables seamless integration into existing G3-PLC networks and adoption in multiple applications and systems.

Note that at least two EVLKST8500GH-2 kits must be ordered to test hybrid PLC&RF connectivity between two nodes.

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    • Hybrid PLC&RF connectivity development kit based on STMicroelectronic's market-proven and widely used connectivity chipsets ST8500, STLD1 and S2-LP, respectively, as protocol controller, PLC line driver and RF transceiver.
    • Modular board architecture:EVALMODST8500-1, full-feature PLC module based on the ST8500 and STLD1.EVALS2915A2, Sub-1 GHz (860-940 MHz) RF expansion board based on S2-LP radio.NUCLEO-G070RB with STM32G07RB microcontroller as programmable application controller with onboard ST-LINK acting also as USB virtual COM port.ST8500GH-MB connectivity motherboard including USB-to-dual-UART converter to ST8500, 3V3 supply based on L6981, plus additional features for STM32 application development such as RS485 and CAN transceivers, SD card connector, and SPI FLASH for FW storage.
    • 12 V, 1 A universal DC adapter included for easy start and usage.
    • Easy expansion of the application functionalities through the STM32 Nucleo Open Development Environment, with a wide choice of specialized shields to be connected to the NUCLEO-G070RB.
    • Hardware compatibility with multiple NUCLEO boards: NUCLEO-G070RB, NUCLEO-G474RE, NUCLEO-L476RG.

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Active: Product is in volume production
Evaluation: Product is under characterization. Limited Engineering samples available
Preview: Product is in design stage
Target: Product is in design feasibility stage.No commitment taken to produce
Proposal: Marketing proposal for customer feedback.No commitment taken to design or produce
NRND: Not Recommended for New Design.Product is in volume production only to support customers ongoing production.
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