The SM2101 represents the next generation of power line communication transceivers, and is designed with an emphasis on Advance Metering Infrastructure and Automated Meter Reading applications, where low cost and high performance features are required.

The power line transceiver utilizes the ultra reliable and versatile power line transceiver components of the proven SM6401, while eliminating the embedded Flash and application microcontroller to provide a cost effective solution for high volume power line communication (PLC) applications on low or medium voltage power line networks.

The SM2101 contains a complete packet data modem with the network protocol of ANSI/IEC 709.1/2 standards, allowing the development of narrow band PLC networks.