NCN5120: KNX Transceiver for Twisted Pair Networks

The NCN5120 is the first IC from ON Semiconductor's family of KNX transceivers, handling the transmission and reception of data on the bus. It integrates a 20 V regulator and two high efficient DC-DC converters generating a fixed 3.3 V and a selectable 3.3 to 21 V regulated voltage from the bus with 100 mA drive capability each. This transceiver is ideal for high power applications and has been designed to reduce the bill of materials while supporting safe and reliable coupling to the bus thanks to features such as selectable current slope, bus voltage and temperature monitoring.

Features
  • KNX certified EIB transceiver with embedded PHY and MAC layers (TP1-256)
  • KNX communication speed of 9600 Bauds
  • Two high efficient DC-DC converters generating board supply: - DC-DC1 : fixed 3.3 V - DC-DC2 : adjustable between 3.3 and 21 V
  • 20 V linear regulator
  • Configurable fan-in model (up to 2 virtual nodes) and current slopes
  • Supervision of KNX bus voltage
  • Control and monitoring of the DC-DC converters
  • Configurable amount of repetition
  • Buffering of sent data frames
  • Optional auto acknowledge
  • Supports Analog Mode
  • Supports Sleep Mode
  • Selectable UART/SPI interface and baud rate to Host Controller
  • Comprehensive clocking system - Operates with industry standard low cost 16 MHz quartz - Can generate 8/16 MHz clock for the external MCU
  • Operating temperature range -25 C to +85 C
  • Household appliances
Benefits
  • High level of integration, minimal BOM cost
  • Enables high power KNX applications to be connected and supplied from the KNX bus
  • While designed to offer unique features for most advanced KNX systems, its flexiblity also simplifies integration into legacy designs.
Applications
  • In-home automation
  • Building automation
End Products
  • Smart lighting & switches
  • Ventilation and air conditioning
  • Thermostats
  • Alarms and smoke detectors
Design & Development Tools (3)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
Driving relays in an efficient way with NCN5120NCN5120_RELAY_CALC (368.0kB)1
NCN5120 Design WorksheetNCN5120_CALC (35354.0kB)2
NXP_ONSEMI_WEINZIERL_EVAL_BOARDNXP_ONSEMI_WEINZIERL_EVAL_BOARD (0.0kB)0
Data Sheets (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
Transceiver for KNX Twisted Pair NetworksNCN5120/D (454kB)6Oct, 2015
Package Drawings (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevision
QFN40 6x6, 0.5P, 4.1x4.1EP488AR (35.8kB)A
Application Notes (3)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
LC Selection Guide for the DC-DC Synchronous Buck ConverterAND9135/D (889.0kB)0
NCN5120 - Driving Relays in an Efficient WayAND9149/D (94.0kB)0
NCN5120 - KNX Certification ProcedureAND9102/D (90.0kB)0
Evaluation Board Documents (14)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
KNX Reference Design Evaluation Board User's ManualEVBUM2169/D (1177.0kB)3
NCN512010GEVB Bill of Materials ROHS CompliantNCN512010GEVB_BOM_ROHS.pdf (31kB)0
NCN512010GEVB Gerber Layout Files (Zip Format)NCN512010GEVB_GERBER.zip (97kB)0
NCN512010GEVB SchematicNCN512010GEVB_SCHEMATIC.pdf (134kB)0
NCN512010GEVB Test ProcedureNCN512010GEVB_TEST_PROCEDURE.pdf (439kB)0
NCN51205GEVB Bill of Materials ROHS CompliantNCN51205GEVB_BOM_ROHS.PDF (120kB)1
NCN51205GEVB Gerber Layout Files (Zip Format)NCN51205GEVB_GERBER.ZIP (104.0kB)0
NCN51205GEVB ManualEVBUM2186/D (1372.0kB)0
NCN51205GEVB SchematicNCN51205GEVB_SCHEMATIC.PDF (519.0kB)3
NCN51205GEVB Test ProcedureNCN51205GEVB_TEST_PROCEDURE.PDF (369kB)1
NCN51206GEVB Bill of Materials ROHS CompliantNCN51206GEVB_BOM_ROHS.PDF (58.0kB)1
NCN51206GEVB Gerber Layout Files (Zip Format)NCN51206GEVB_GERBER.ZIP (81.0kB)6
NCN51206GEVB SchematicNCN51206GEVB_SCHEMATIC.PDF (580.0kB)1
NCN51XX10GEVB Evaluation Board User's?ManualEVBUM2338/D (313kB)0Nov, 2015
Evaluation/Development Tool Information
ProductStatusComplianceShort Description
NCN512010GEVBActivePb-freeKNX Transceiver for Twisted Pair Networks Evaluation Board
NCN51205GEVBActivePb-freeKNX Transceiver Application Development Evaluation Board
NCN51206GEVBActivePb-freeReference Design Switch Application Evaluation Board
Order Information
ProductStatusCompliancePackageMSL*ContainerBudgetary Price/Unit
NCN5120MNTWGActivePb-free Halide freeQFN-40488AR3Tape and Reel3000$3.39
Specifications
ProductData Transmission StandardData RateNumber of DriversNumber of ReceiversVCC Min (V)VCC Max (V)tPLH Max (µs)IO Max (µA)IIH Max (mA)
NCN5120MNTWGKNX9600 baud113.133.47
Transceiver for KNX Twisted Pair Networks (454kB) NCN5120
Driving relays in an efficient way with NCN5120 NCN5120
NCN5120 Design Worksheet NCN5120
LC Selection Guide for the DC-DC Synchronous Buck Converter NCN5130
NCN5120 - Driving Relays in an Efficient Way NCN5120
NCN5120 - KNX Certification Procedure NCN5120
EVBUM2169/D - 1177 NCN51206GEVB
NCN512010GEVB BOM ROHS NCN512010GEVB
NCN512010GEVB GERBER NCN512010GEVB
NCN512010GEVB SCHEMATIC NCN512010GEVB
NCN512010GEVB TEST PROCEDURE NCN512010GEVB
NCN51205GEVB BOM ROHS NCN51205GEVB
NCN51205GEVB GERBER NCN51205GEVB
EVBUM2186/D - 1372 NCN51205GEVB
NCN51205GEVB SCHEMATIC NCN51205GEVB
NCN51205GEVB TEST PROCEDURE NCN51205GEVB
NCN51206GEVB BOM ROHS NCN51206GEVB
NCN51206GEVB GERBER NCN51206GEVB
NCN51206GEVB SCHEMATIC NCN51206GEVB
EVBUM2338/D - 313 KB NCN513010GEVB
QFN40 6x6, 0.5P, 4.1x4.1EP NCP4200
NCN5120