Features
- High-performance DSP
- Handle PHY layer, etc. of power line communication
- Maximum operating frequency: 276MHz
- IRAM: 128KB, DRAM: 128KB
- Dedicated instructions for Viterbi and Reed Solomon processing, AES128 encryption/decryption processing, and others
- MCU (Arm® Cortex®-M0+)
- Handle protocol conversion processing for the external MCU interface etc.
- Maximum operating frequency: 92MHz
- RAM: 32KB
- CRC operation hardware core
- Equipped with analog front-end (AFE) circuit
- External IOs
- UART (1ch), SPIs (1ch), Serial Flash IF (Single/Dual)
- Clock Output
- Built-in regulator: 3.3V input, 1.15V DC/DC converter
- Supply voltage: 3.3V
- PKG: 40-pin QFN 6mm x 6mm, 0.5mm pitch
- Operating temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C
Description
R9A06G061 is a narrow-band power line communication modem IC that consists of analog front-end (AFE), DSP, and MCU. The high-performance DSP performs OFDM modulation and demodulation signal processing (PHY layer), and the MCU handles protocol conversion to/from the host interface. R9A06G061 enables high-speed and stable long-distance communication Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networks. Especially, R9A06G061 has improved direct drive capability in order to expand its use in DC power supply system applications.
Parameters
| Attributes | Value |
|---|---|
| Function | PLC Modem IC |
Package Options
| Pkg. Type | Pkg. Dimensions (mm) | Lead Count (#) |
|---|---|---|
| QFN | 6 x 6 x 0.9 | 40 |
Application Block Diagrams
 | Voice Over PLC with High-Performance Audio Codec Power line communication enables audio transmission without extra cables, reducing cost and complexity. |
 | Smoke Detector for Commercial Buildings Commerical smoke detector system for fire alarms achieves ultra-low power consumption with a simple configuration. |
 | Multi-Protocol Network System for Building Automation Multi-protocol network system collects data from various building automation systems and incorporates industrial communication technologies. |
 | Voice Over Power Line Communication Renesas' PLC modem technology enables efficient voice transmission over low-voltage power lines. |
Additional Applications
- Smart building
- Power monitoring/demand control
- Environmental monitoring
- HVAC
- Fire & safety
- Lighting equipment control
- Solar power system
- Submersible pump
- Multifunction printer
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Support Communities
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Questions about R9A06G061 DC-PLC circuit
Hi Sir. I am designing hardware using R9A06G061.I have a question about R9A06G061 DC-PLC circuitcircuit. 1. What is the role of the resistor and capacitor connected to the communication line and how do I set the value? 2. What is the role of the C26, C28 capacitors of ...
Nov 21, 2024 -
I have question about R9A06G061
I have a technical question regarding the use of the R9A06G061 for power line communication (PLC). I understand the operating voltage requirements of the device itself, but I would like to clarify whether the voltage level present on the power line used for communication is independent of the chip’s ...
Dec 29, 2025 -
Has anyone used the R9A06G061 in an airfield environment ?
I'm working on an FAA contract to design a power line communication device that will receive commands and send status from multiple control cabinets that are located at the end of a runway and can extend up to 1 kilometer. Any guidance in applying the R9A06G061 in a similar ...
Sep 6, 2024
Knowledge Base
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PLC Modem IC Variations
The R9A06G037 is capable of multi-hop network communication compliant with international standards, so it is suitable for applications such as periodically collecting data from a large number of devices such as smart meters on the scale of hundreds of devices. The R9A06G061 comes in a smaller package but still ...
Dec 2, 2021 -
PLC Modem ICs and Line Drivers
... current (DC) power lines where the application distances are relatively limited, sufficient communication performance can be achieved even without line drivers. In particular, with the PLC modem R9A06G061, the transmission drive capacity is increased compared to the R9A06G037, for longer high-speed P2P communication with just a PLC modem IC.
Dec 2, 2021 -
Module Miniaturization
Yes. Evaluation boards have a large number of components, jumpers, etc. so that customers can carry out evaluation and debugging with various configurations as feasibility studies. However, we also provide component-reduced reference designs. For example, the DC-PLC module of the winning combo of the R9A06G061GNP realizes a size ...
Dec 2, 2021
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