Overview
The NXP® Home Energy Manager (HEM) reference platform features an i.MX283 application processor, MC13224V ZigBee® module, 9S08QE32 MCU and MC34726 DC/DC buck. The reference platform is aimed at jumpstarting customer developments around the HAN (Home Area Network).
Comprises a control board based on the low-power, yet powerful i.MX283 running connectivity interfaces to the:
- Smart meter
- Home automation system
- Broadband IP network
- User interface
- Micro-grid generation unit
In order to accommodate a fast-paced changing connectivity landscape, the control board features extension connectors ready for:
- Powerline modems
- GPRS/3G data modem
- U-SNAP connectivity peripherals
- Mass storage cards
Features
Low-power
- Based on the latest low-power NXP® Arm9™ i.MX283 processor including integrated power management and supporting advanced voltage and frequency scaling techniques for optimized power consumption
- Running Our low-power ZigBee radio
- 1.5W max at full operating speed
Low-cost
- Unique integration on the i.MX283 eliminates external components, enables 4-layer PCB
Complete solution available
- Source code
- Hardware schematics
- Gerbers
- Bill of materials
Complimentary software available through 3rd party partners
- Linux based frameworks
- Windows Embedded Compact 7 based framework
- Java-based framework
- Remote In-Home Display software
