Smart Metering Solution

Automotive Application

Description

Comprehensive smart metering solution featuring HDSC ultra-low power MCUs for electricity, water, and gas meters with wireless connectivity.

Core Advantages

AEC-Q100 Grade 1 certified for automotive use
Lock-step CPU for ASIL-B safety applications
Enhanced EMC for automotive environments
15-year supply guarantee for long-term production
Full PPAP documentation support

Recommended Bill of Materials (BOM)

Item Part Number Description Quantity Datasheet
1 HC32A460PETB Automotive MCU 1 📄 Download
2 TJA1051 CAN transceiver 2 📄 Download
3 TJA1021 LIN transceiver 1 📄 Download

Applications

Electricity meters
Water meters
Gas meters
Heat meters
Smart grid systems

Technical Specifications

qualification
AEC-Q100 Grade 1
temperature
-40°C to +125°C
safety
ASIL-B capable
networks
CAN-FD x2, LIN x2
memory Protection
ECC on Flash and RAM
supply
3.3V/5V IO tolerant

Customer Success Stories

Smart Meter Manufacturer

Utility |

Challenge

Needed ultra-low power MCU for 10-year battery life in smart electricity meters.

Solution

Implemented HC32L196 with 0.9uA standby and integrated LCD driver.

Results

  • 10+ year battery life achieved
  • 99.9% measurement accuracy
  • Passed IEC 62052-11 certification

FAE Expert Insights

L

Li Ming

FAE - Metering Solutions

12 years

Professional Insights

Smart metering requires careful power management. The HC32L series provides the ultra-low power needed for battery-operated meters while maintaining measurement accuracy.

Key Takeaways

  • Ultra-low power essential for battery meters
  • Integrated LCD driver reduces BOM cost
  • Precision ADC ensures accurate measurement
  • Tamper detection improves security

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical battery life?

With 0.9uA standby and proper duty cycling, 10+ year battery life is achievable with standard lithium batteries.

Optimize measurement frequency for target battery life.