
71M6515H
Energy Meter IC
DATA SHEET
JULY 2011
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 2005
2011 Teridian Semiconductor Corporation
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A Maxim Integrated Products Brand
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The 71M6515H is a high-accuracy analog front-end
(AFE) IC that provides measurements for 3-quadrant
3-phase metering. The combination of a 21-bit
sigma-delta A/D converter with a six-input analog
front-end, a thermally compensated high-precision
reference, and a compute engine results in high
accuracy and wide dynamic range. Our Single
Converter Technology reduces cross talk and cost.
This IC also provides RTC and battery backup for
time-of-use (TOU) metering.
HOST
PRO-
CESSOR
CURRE
NT
VO
L
T
AG
E
SSI
UART, IRQZ
VOLTAGE
REFERENCE
COMPUTE
ENGINE
RTC
Battery
RAM
TERIDIAN 71M6515H
DIO
CONTROL
Figure 1: Meter Block Diagram
processor
communicates
with
the
71M6515H
through a UART interface using the programmable
IRQZ interrupt. The 71M6515H calculates and accu-
mulates meter measurements for each accumulation
interval. A high-speed synchronous serial port (SSI)
is provided to facilitate high-end metering. Integrated
rectifying functions on the battery-backup circuit
enable minimal external component usage and
minimum back-up current. Also, eight multipurpose
pins are provided for control of peripherals.
FEATURES
High Accuracy
 < 0.1% Wh accuracy over 2000:1 range
 Exceeds IEC 62053/ANSIC 12.20 specifications
 Up to 10ppm/C precision ultra-stable voltage
reference
 Single Converter Technology reduces cross talk
and power consumption
 Six sensor inputs—referenced to V3P3
 Compatible with CTs, resistive shunts and
Rogowski Coil sensors
 Digital temperature compensation
 Sag detection
 Measures Wh, VARh, VAh, Vrms, Irms, V-to-V
phase and load angle on each phase
 Four-quadrant metering.
 Four low-jitter pulse outputs from selectable
measurements
 Four pulse count registers
 Selectable default status for pulse pins
 Same calibration data for 46Hz to 64Hz line
frequency
 Broad CT phase compensation (±7deg)
Battery Backup
 Powers real-time clock during power supply
outage
 Compatible with Li-ion, NiCd, or super capacitor
 Battery backup current 2A typical at 25°C
External Data Interface
 UART control interface, two selectable data rates
 8 general-purpose I/O pins with alarm capability
 5 or 10MHz selectable high-speed synchronous
serial output for DSP interface
 IRQ output signal for alarms and end of
measurement intervals
 Alarms on voltage sag, overvoltage, overcurrent
Low System Cost
 Power consumption 30mW at 3.3V typical
 Real-time clock with temperature compensation
 Built-in power-fault detection
 Single 32kHz crystal time base
 Single-supply operation (3.3V)
 64-lead LQFP package
Single Converter Technology is a registered trademark of
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
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