71M6513-IGT/F is a high-precision single-phase energy metering SoC (System-on-Chip) developed by Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices), specifically designed for smart electricity meters and energy monitoring applications. The device integrates a 22-bit Delta-Sigma ADC, a dedicated metering engine, an RTC (Real-Time Clock), an LCD driver, and multiple communication interfaces, and complies with international energy metering standards such as IEC 62053 and ANSI C12.16.
Key Application Areas
1. Smart Electricity Meters
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Single-phase residential electricity metering (household energy meters)
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Prepaid meters (supporting IC card or remote top-up)
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Time-of-Use (TOU) billing meters
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Remote reading terminals for AMR/AMI (Automatic Meter Reading / Advanced Metering Infrastructure) systems
2. Energy Monitoring and Management Systems
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Energy data acquisition modules in Home Energy Gateways (HEGs)
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Sub-metering in industrial/commercial distribution panels
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Solar/PV system energy generation monitoring
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Energy metering units in electric vehicle (EV) charging stations
3. Industrial Automation and Building Control
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Circuit-level energy submetering in buildings (lighting, HVAC, outlets, etc.)
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Equipment energy consumption monitoring in factories
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Energy efficiency analysis terminals
4. Basic Power Quality Monitoring
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Real-time measurement of voltage, current, frequency, and power factor
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Event logging for overvoltage, undervoltage, and overcurrent conditions
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Harmonic estimation (based on sampled waveform data)
Key Features Enabling These Applications
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High-Accuracy Metering:
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Better than 0.5% active energy accuracy over a wide current range
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Measures full set of parameters: active/reactive/apparent energy, voltage, current, power, frequency, and power factor
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High Integration:
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Integrated 8051-compatible microprocessor (MPU) running up to 10 MHz
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22-bit Delta-Sigma ADC + dedicated CE (Computational Engine) for hardware-accelerated metering, reducing CPU load
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Built-in LCD driver (supports up to 192 segments) for direct display driving
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RTC with optional temperature compensation for calendar functions and TOU billing
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Rich Communication Interfaces:
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UART, SPI, I²C
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Isolated pulse output for meter calibration
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Interfaces to PLC (Power Line Communication), RF, or RS-485 modules for remote connectivity
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Security and Reliability:
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Built-in watchdog timer, power-on reset, and brown-out detection
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Supports anti-tamper features (e.g., reverse current detection, cover-open sensing inputs)
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Compliant with international standards: IEC 62053-21/22, ANSI C12.16
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Package and Operating Conditions:
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LQFP-64 package (IGT suffix)
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Industrial temperature range: –40°C to +85°C, suitable for demanding power environments
✅ Summary:
The 71M6513-IGT/F is a highly integrated SoC tailored for single-phase smart metering and precision energy measurement. Thanks to its high metrology accuracy, rich on-chip peripherals, and compliance with global standards, it is widely deployed in smart grid infrastructure, residential energy management, and industrial energy monitoring systems, serving as a core component in advanced electricity metering terminals.