Digi PLConnect 7005 — LGA, 500 pieces, reel
Digi PLConnect 7005 modules provide fast, simplified, and reliable integration of interoperable Power Line Communications (PLC) connectivity for your product.
The modules are based on the Qualcomm QCA7005-AL33 chipset and are ideally suited for applications such as electric vehicles, EV accessories, in-home charger units, public charging stations, and smart grid infrastructure.
The Digi PLConnect family combines cost-effective HomePlug Green PHY (HPGP) connectivity, low power consumption, and design flexibility in an ultra-compact form factor.
HPGP solutions provide a range of potential applications for automotive and smart grid systems. Digi PLConnect provides a compelling solution to enable an integrated EV and smart grid ecosystem.
Build your PLC solution fast
The Digi PLConnect 7005 Development Kit supports easy evaluation and development of PLC applications using Raspberry Pi 4 and 5, and the development board in the kit can be used as a Raspberry Pi HAT.
Designed for compliance, compatibility and flexibility
The Digi PLConnect 7005 modules and kit are designed for interoperability and compliance with industry and regulatory standards, including global EV charging requirements. They offer multiple mounting options to accelerate development, testing and configuration — ensuring your product reaches the market quickly.
Key features, benefits and applications
- Fully shielded module with 28 pads/pins
- Surface-mount and header-mount options
- Global EV charging standard compliance
- Industrial operating temperature
- External host connectivity (SPI and UART)
- External PHY interface
- Compliant with both HPGP and HPAC specifications
- Compliant with ISO 15118 (parts 1, 2 and 3) specifications
- Fully interoperable with IEEE 1901 family specifications
- Meets CCS type 1 and type 2 requirements
Specifications* |
Digi PLConnect 7005 |
HARDWARE |
CHIPSET |
Qualcomm QCA7005-AL33 |
TECHNOLOGY |
HomePlug Green PHY (HPGP) |
FULLY SHIELDED MODULE |
28-pads/pins |
MOUNT OPTIONS |
Surface-mount (LGA), through-hole (header) |
DIMENSIONS |
LGA: 18.5 mm x 25.5 mm x 3.75 mm (0.73 in x 1 in x 0.15 in)
Through-hole (without header): 25.36 mm x 30.44 mm x 3.75 mm (1 in x 1.2 in x 0.15 in) |
HOMEPLUG GREEN PHY |
SPECTRUM |
2 – 30 MHz |
MAX PHY RATE |
Up to 10 Mbps |
MODULATION |
OFDM |
SUBCARRIERS |
917 |
SUBCARRIER SPACE |
24.414 KHz |
ROBO |
4 Mbps (5x repeat code), 5 Mbps (4x repeat code), 10 Mbps (2x repeat code) |
STANDARDS |
Home Plug 1.0, Home Plug AV |
FEATURES |
EXTERNAL HOST CONNECTIVITY |
SPI, UART |
GPIO |
4x GPIO pins, power-on configuration, boot source, host interface, SPI mode, 10k Ohm pull up/down |
SPI SLAVE INTERFACE |
16 Mbps baud rate; signals: CLK, CS, MOSI, MISO, INT |
ETHERNET |
Ethernet PHY interface |
THROUGHPUT |
PHY: 10 Mbps; TCP: 4 Mbps; UDP: 5 Mbps |
OPERATING TEMPERATURE |
−40 °C to 85 °C (−40 °F to 185 °F) |
STORAGE TEMPERATURE |
−40 °C to 105 °C (−40 °F to 221 °F) |
POWER |
SUPPLY VOLTAGE |
3.3 V |
MAX POWER DISSIPATION |
250 mA |
TYPICAL POWER DISSIPATION |
200 mA |
COMPLIANCE / APPROVALS** |
GLOBAL EV CHARGING STANDARD COMPLIANCE |
ISO 15118-3, DIN 70121, SAE J2931/4, GB/T 27930 Functionality with External MCU |
REGULATORY APPROVALS |
FCC Part 15, Subpart B; CE; visit product certifications for latest approvals and updates |
*The information provided is preliminary and may be subject to change without notice.
**Visit
product certifications for latest approvals and updates.
***Raspberry Pi 4/5 (Pi HAT) required for development kit. Does not include Raspberry Pi hardware (sold separately).