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Socionext Announces Shipment of the World’s First HD-PLC LSI
Compliant with IEEE 1901-2020
State-of-the-art, Compact, Low Power Device Supports Existing andNew IoT Communication Applications

Yokohama, May 31, 2022--- Socionext Inc. today announced sample shipments of the SC1320A HD-PLC communication LSI
starting in June 2022 and plans to start volume production in the third quarter of 2022. This LSI is the world's first
semiconductor design using an IEEE 1901-2020 compliant IP core licensed by Panasonic Holdings Corporation.

Socionext will present the SC1320A LSI and evaluation kit at the HD-PLC Alliance booth at the JECA Fair 2022 held at Tokyo
Big Sight from June 1 – 3, 2022.

"SC1320A" Product Information:

https://www.socionext.com/en/products/assp/HD-PLC/

SC1320A LSI Sample view (Click to enlarge)

Evaluation Kit example (Click to enlarge)

HD-PLC Conforms to Standard IEEE 1901 -2020
The High-Definition Power Line Communication (HD-PLC) is a wired communication technology that supports communication
networks by superimposing high-frequency signals (2 ~ 28 MHz) over existing power lines, telephone lines, twisted-pair,coaxial cables, and other wire types. In 2021, the 4th generation of HD-PLC was published in the IEEE 1901 -2020 standard
specifies 1/2 and 1/4 transmission modes to enable longer distance communications. It is capable of facilitating acommunication or network up to a reach of 10 km when combined with multi-hop technology. With these new features, thisadvanced HD-PLC solution is expected to become more widely adopted in many different fields and new application areas.

SC1320A Features and Specifications
The SC1320A is the world's first LSI that adopts the 4th generation HD-PLC (*1) with an IP core that conforms to the IEEE
1901-2020 standard licensed by Panasonic Holdings Corporation.
Socionext's strength in advanced signal processing analog frontend and circuit design technology enables implementation of theHD-PLC4 specification and features on the SC1320A while maintaining very low power consumption (200 mW). It uses only asingle 3.3V power supply and comes in a compact 7 x 7 mm package. This solution has built-in I/Os such as SPI/UART andEthernet MAC (RMII), allowing SC1320A to be easily embedded into home appliances, HEMS, and IoT products.

Press Inquiry:
Socionext Inc. https://www.socionext.com/en/contact/1/3

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SC1320A Specification Overview

Wide Range of Applications
SC1320A can be used for various daily life applications.

In public (Air conditioning and lighting control of buildings, BEMS, etc.)

Daily life (HEMS, home appliance control, security, etc.)

Future Development
Socionext has developed a radar sensor*2 with a built-in high-level detection of a person’s position and movement, andSC1330A*3,a LPWAN 2.0 compatible, low-power and low-cost LSI for IoT tags. Socionext believes the combination of thesesolutions with the SC1320A LSI can deliver more value to IoT and Smart Connected Systems and Devices. For example, a highsensitivity presence detection radar sensor can be used in a comprehensive hybrid communication network incorporating boththe SC1320A and the SC1330A.

The small sized, low power SC1320A HD-PLC LSI helps companies develop high-end product at a lower cost. Socionext willcontinue to leverage the 4th generation HD-PLC benefits and features to create new technologies, values, and contribute to thefuture of Society 5.0.

Contact information for purchasing products and samples
Contact Form: https://www.socionext.com/en/contact/*1: HD-PLC IP Core (Panasonic Holdings Corporation)
https://www.panasonic.com/global/business/hd-plc/en.html*2: Radio Ranging Sensor
https://www.socionext.com/en/products/assp/radar-sensor/*3: “SC1330A ” LSI for IoT Tags
https://www.socionext.com/en/pr/sn_pr20220526_01e.pdf

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About Socionext Inc.
Socionext Inc. is a global SoC (System-on-Chip) supplier and a pioneer of a unique “Solution SoC” businessmodel through decades of industry experience and expertise. Socionext contributes to global innovation inadvanced technologies including automotive, data center, networking, and smart devices. As a trusted silicon
partner, Socionext delivers superior features, performance, and quality that differentiate its customers’
products and services from their competition.
Socionext Inc. is headquartered in Yokohama, and has offices in Japan, Asia, United States and Europe to leadits development and sales activities. For more information, visit https://www.socionext.com/en/.

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