Single-phase energy-measurement IC packs energy-measurement subsystem

Maxim is now sampling 78M6610+PSU/78M6610+LMU single-phase energy-measurement ICs packs energy-measurement subsystem in a single chip. Maxim says they provide simple utility-grade sensing and diagnostics for existing designs without the traditional cost of a utility meter system-on-chip. Both devices contain unique firmware to meet end application requirements. The 78M6610+PSU is designed for real-time monitoring of data centers, servers, and telecom and data equipment, while the 78M6610+LMU is a more general-purpose solution for applications such as white-good appliances, smart plugs, EV chargers, and solar inverters. Key advantages as per Maxim: High performance: utility-grade sensing over the entire dynamic range of load current and power-down modes Reduced bill of materials (BOM) costs: internal RC oscillator and low baud rate serial interface eliminate the need for expensive and fragile crystals Simplicity: firmware is optimized for end applications so design-in is greatly simplified “A more efficient smart grid needs energy measurement at a variety of endpoints beyond the traditional electric meter,” said Kris Ardis, Business Director for Smart Grid Products at Maxim Integrated. “The 78M6610+PSU/78M6610+LMU enable these points of measurement with utility-grade accuracy, application-specific firmware, and at a low system cost.” “The smart grid benefits fro...