Interactive Block Diagrams

Smart and Mobile Robotics - Block Diagram

Smart and mobile robotics platform integrates autonomous navigation, machine vision, AI processing, motor control, communication technologies, and battery management systems to support industrial automation, logistics, service robotics, and intelligent mobility applications.

"longDescription": "Detailed Description of Each Block", "blocks": [ { "name": "AC Input", "function": "Provides AC mains power to the system.", "theory_of_operation": "Supplies alternating current from an external power source for battery charging.", "interaction": "Provides input power to the Battery Charger.", "category": "Third party", "connection": ["Battery Charger"] }, { "name": "Battery Charger", "function": "Converts AC power into controlled charging current and voltage for the battery subsystem.", "theory_of_operation": "Uses power conversion and charge-control algorithms to safely charge multi-cell batteries while managing charging phases and protection limits.", "interaction": "Receives power from AC Input and delivers charging power to the Power Management subsystem.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": ["Power Management"] }, { "name": "Power Management", "function": "Manages battery power distribution, protection, and voltage conversion throughout the robotics platform.", "theory_of_operation": "Protects battery inputs, regulates voltage rails, and distributes power to processing, sensing, communication, motor drive, and peripheral subsystems.", "interaction": "Receives power from Battery Charger and supplies regulated power to system blocks.", "connection": [ "Motor Power Stage", "Motor/Gate Driver", "Processing", "Data Acquisition", "Lighting & Audio", "Communication" ], "sub_blocks": [ { "name": "12-48V Battery", "function": "Primary energy storage source.", "theory_of_operation": "Stores electrical energy and provides DC voltage within a 12 V to 48 V operating range.", "interaction": "Supplies energy to power management circuitry.", "category": "Third party", "connection": [] }, { "name": "Input Battery Protection", "function": "Protects the battery and system against reverse polarity, short circuit, overcurrent, and fault conditions.", "theory_of_operation": "Uses protection switches, MOSFETs, current sensing, and supervisory circuitry to disconnect power during hazardous conditions.", "interaction": "Receives battery input and provides protected power to downstream converters and loads.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] }, { "name": "DC/DC", "function": "Generates regulated voltage rails for system electronics.", "theory_of_operation": "Uses switching power conversion techniques to efficiently step voltage up or down.", "interaction": "Receives protected battery input and powers system electronics.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] }, { "name": "Smart Protection", "function": "Provides intelligent monitoring and fault management.", "theory_of_operation": "Monitors voltage, current, temperature, and fault conditions and triggers protective actions when limits are exceeded.", "interaction": "Works with battery and power conversion circuits to ensure safe operation.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] } ] }, { "name": "Motor Power Stage", "function": "Provides high-current switching for motor drive phases.", "theory_of_operation": "Uses a multi-phase inverter consisting of power MOSFETs or intelligent power modules to drive DC or BLDC motors.", "interaction": "Receives DC power from Power Management and gate control signals from Motor/Gate Driver and drives Motors/Wheels.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [ "Motors/Wheels" ] }, { "name": "Motors/Wheels", "function": "Produces mechanical motion for robotic mobility.", "theory_of_operation": "Electrical energy is converted into rotational torque by electric motors connected to wheels or locomotion mechanisms.", "interaction": "Receives drive power from Motor Power Stage and provides mechanical feedback to Position/Torque Sensor.", "category": "Third party", "connection": [ "Position/Torque Sensor" ] }, { "name": "Position/Torque Sensor", "function": "Measures motor shaft position, speed, or torque information.", "theory_of_operation": "Uses magnetic, optical, resistive, or strain-based sensing elements to provide closed-loop feedback for motion control.", "interaction": "Monitors motor operation and sends feedback information to Processing.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [ "Processing" ] }, { "name": "Motor/Gate Driver", "function": "Provides drive and protection signals for power switches in the motor inverter.", "theory_of_operation": "Generates isolated or level-shifted gate drive signals and supports dead-time control, fault protection, and current monitoring.", "interaction": "Receives control commands from Processing and controls the Motor Power Stage.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [ "Motor Power Stage" ] }, { "name": "Processing", "function": "Performs system control, navigation, perception, and decision-making tasks.", "theory_of_operation": "Processes sensor information, executes control algorithms, manages communications, and coordinates all subsystems.", "interaction": "Communicates bidirectionally with Data Acquisition, Communication, Lighting & Audio, and motion-control functions.", "connection": [ "Communication", "Lighting & Audio", "Motor/Gate Driver" ], "sub_blocks": [ { "name": "CPU", "function": "Central processing controller.", "theory_of_operation": "Executes firmware, AI workloads, navigation algorithms, and system management tasks.", "interaction": "Interfaces with memory, sensors, communication modules, and drivers.", "category": "Third party", "connection": [] }, { "name": "Memory", "function": "Stores firmware, programs, configuration, and sensor data.", "theory_of_operation": "Provides volatile or nonvolatile storage accessible by the CPU.", "interaction": "Supports CPU operation and data processing.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] }, { "name": "Support Circuitry", "function": "Provides clocking, reset, interface, and auxiliary processing support.", "theory_of_operation": "Implements supporting functions required for reliable processor operation.", "interaction": "Supports CPU and peripheral devices.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] }, { "name": "Voltage Supervisor", "function": "Monitors system power rails.", "theory_of_operation": "Tracks voltage thresholds and generates reset or fault signals during abnormal conditions.", "interaction": "Provides system health monitoring for the CPU and power subsystem.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] } ] }, { "name": "Data Acquisition", "function": "Captures visual, ranging, and proximity information from the environment.", "theory_of_operation": "Multiple sensing modalities provide data used for perception, navigation, obstacle avoidance, and mapping.", "interaction": "Sends sensor data to Processing for analysis.", "connection": [ "Processing" ], "sub_blocks": [ { "name": "Image Sensor", "function": "Captures image data for machine vision.", "theory_of_operation": "Photodiodes convert light into electrical signals that are digitized into image frames.", "interaction": "Provides visual data to Processing.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] }, { "name": "iToF Sensor", "function": "Measures distance using indirect time-of-flight principles.", "theory_of_operation": "Calculates object distance from phase shifts between transmitted and received modulated light.", "interaction": "Provides depth information to Processing.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] }, { "name": "dToF LiDAR", "function": "Provides high-precision ranging and spatial mapping.", "theory_of_operation": "Measures the travel time of emitted laser pulses reflected from objects.", "interaction": "Provides depth and environmental mapping data to Processing.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] }, { "name": "Proximity Sensing", "function": "Detects nearby objects and obstacles.", "theory_of_operation": "Uses optical, ultrasonic, or other sensing methods to identify object presence.", "interaction": "Sends proximity information to Processing.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] } ] }, { "name": "Communication", "function": "Provides external connectivity and data exchange capabilities.", "theory_of_operation": "Supports wired and wireless transmission of commands, telemetry, updates, and cloud connectivity.", "interaction": "Exchanges information with Processing and external systems.", "connection": [ "Processing" ], "sub_blocks": [ { "name": "Wired", "function": "Supports wired communication interfaces.", "theory_of_operation": "Transfers data through physical communication links.", "interaction": "Provides network and control connectivity.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] }, { "name": "Wireless", "function": "Supports wireless communication interfaces.", "theory_of_operation": "Uses radio-frequency communication technologies for remote connectivity.", "interaction": "Connects robotic platform with external devices and networks.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] } ] }, { "name": "Lighting & Audio", "function": "Provides user feedback through lighting and sound.", "theory_of_operation": "Generates visual indicators and audio outputs controlled by Processing.", "interaction": "Receives control commands from Processing.", "connection": [ "Processing" ], "sub_blocks": [ { "name": "LED Driver", "function": "Controls LED illumination elements.", "theory_of_operation": "Regulates LED current to provide consistent brightness and efficient operation.", "interaction": "Drives system lighting under processor control.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] }, { "name": "Audio Amplifier", "function": "Drives speakers or audio transducers.", "theory_of_operation": "Amplifies low-level audio signals into higher-power outputs.", "interaction": "Provides audible feedback controlled by the processor.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] } ] } ], "interconnections": [ { "source": "AC Input", "target": "Battery Charger" }, { "source": "Battery Charger", "target": "Power Management" }, { "source": "Power Management", "target": "Motor Power Stage" }, { "source": "Power Management", "target": "Motor/Gate Driver" }, { "source": "Power Management", "target": "Processing" }, { "source": "Power Management", "target": "Data Acquisition" }, { "source": "Power Management", "target": "Lighting & Audio" }, { "source": "Power Management", "target": "Communication" }, { "source": "Processing", "target": "Data Acquisition" }, { "source": "Processing", "target": "Communication" }, { "source": "Communication", "target": "Processing" }, { "source": "Lighting & Audio", "target": "Processing" }, { "source": "Processing", "target": "Motor/Gate Driver" }, { "source": "Motor/Gate Driver", "target": "Motor Power Stage" }, { "source": "Motor Power Stage", "target": "Motors/Wheels" }, { "source": "Motors/Wheels", "target": "Position/Torque Sensor" }, { "source": "Position/Torque Sensor", "target": "Processing" } ], "Last_update": "2026-08-26",

Wired - Block

Products

• ESD Protection Diodes
  • ESD8008

    ESD Protection Array, V-by-One HS

  • NSP8814

    Low Capacitance Surge Protection for High Speed Data Lines

  • SZNSP8814L

    Low Capacitance Surge Protection for High Speed Data

• Ethernet Controllers
  • NCN26010

    Ethernet Controller, 10 Mb/s, Single-Pair, MAC + PHY, 802.3cg, 10BASE−T1S Compliant

  • NCN26000

    10BASE-T1S Ethernet PHY with MII interface

  • T30HM1TS2500

    10BASE-T1S Ethernet Controller, Treo Platform, MAC-PHY with SPI Interface

Technical Documentation

• Application Notes
  • AND90410/D - A Comparison of the Hardware Requirements of CAN and Single Pair 10BASET1S Ethernet Transceivers
  • AND90175/D - NCN26010 - Retrieving and Applying a Globally Unique MAC Address
  • AND90155/D - NCN26010 - Getting Started Basic Configuration, Communication and Exception Handling
  • AND90186/D - NCN26000 – Getting Started Basic Configuration, Communication and Exception Handling
  • AND9116/D - Latch-up Considerations for ESD Protection Devices on High Speed Serial Interface Applicationns
  • AND90416/D - T30HM1TS2500 PLCA Coordinator Redundancy
• Collateral Brochure
  • BRD8092/D - Energy Storage System Solutions
• Data Sheet
  • NCN26010/D - 10 Mb/s Industrial Ethernet MAC + PHY IC Controller (802.3cg 10BASE-T1S Compliant)
  • NCN26000/D - 10Mb/s Industrial Ethernet 10BASE-T1S Transceiver (802.3cg Compliant)
  • ESD8008/D - ESD Protection Diode
  • NSP8814/D - ESD and Surge Protection Device
  • SZNSP8814L/D - ESD and Surge Protection Device, Low Capacitance Surge Protection for High Speed Data
  • T30HM1TS2500/D - Automotive Ethernet Transceiver (MAC-PHY) 10BASE-T1S Multi-Drop
• Design Notes
  • NCN260x0_FAQs - FAQs
• Eval Board
  • EVBUM2833/D - NCN26010XMNEVK 10BASE-T1S SPE Evaluation Kit User's Manual | Manual
  • EVBUM2834/D - NCN26010BMNEVB 10Base-T1S Power Supply and Adapter Board User's Manual | Manual
  • EVBUM2832/D - NCN26010XMNEVB 10Base-T1S MACPHY Evaluation Board User's Manual | Manual
  • NCN26010BMNEVB_SCHEMATIC - NCN26010BMNEVB Schematic | Schematic
  • NCN26010XMNEVB schematic 2 - NCN26010XMNEVB schematic (board revision 2) | Schematic
  • NCN26010XMNEVB_SCHEMATIC - NCN26010XMNEVB Schematic (board revision 1) | Schematic
  • NCN26010BMNEVB schematic 2 - NCN26010BMNEVB schematic (board revision 2) | Schematic
  • NCN26010BMNEVB gerbers 2 - NCN26010BMNEVB Gerbers (board revision 2) | Gerber
  • NCN26010BMNEVB_GERBER - NCN26010BMNEVB Gerber Layout Files (board revision 1) | Gerber
  • NCN26010XMNEVB_GERBER - NCN26010XMNEVB Gerber Layout Files (board revision 1) | Gerber
  • NCN26010XMNEVB gerber 2 - NCN26010XMNEVB Gerbers (board revision 2) | Gerber
  • NCN26010BMNEVB_TEST_PROCEDURE - NCN26010BMNEVB Test Procedure | Test Procedure
  • NCN26010BMNEVB_BOM_ROHS - NCN26010BMNEVB Bill of Materials (ROHS Compliant) | BOM
  • NCN26010XMNEVB_BOM_2 - NCN26010XMNEVB component list (board revision 2) | BOM
  • NCN26010XMNEVB_BOM_ROHS - NCN26010XMNEVB Bill of Materials (board revision 1) | BOM
  • NCN26010BMNEVB bom 2 - NCN26010BMNEVB component list (board revision 2) | BOM
  • EVBUM2876/D - 10BASE-T1S to USB Dongle User's Manual | Manual
• Models
  • IBIS Model for NCN26010 - IBIS Model for NCN26010
  • ESD8008MUTAG.LIB -
  • ESD8008_S21 - ESD8008 S-param
  • SZNSP8814L - SZNSP8814L Spice Model Library
  • T30HM1TS2500_IBIS - T30HM1TS2500 IBIS Model
• Package Drawing
  • 485GH - QFN32 4x4, 0.4P
  • 484AB - QFNW32 5x5, 0.5P
  • 517CN - UDFN14, 5.5x1.5, 0.5P
  • 506CV - UDFN8 2.2x2.0, 0.575P
  • 506CU - UDFN10 3.5x2.0, 0.575P
  • 515AL - WDFNW10 3.0x2.0, 0.65P
  • 484AD - QFNW20 4x4, 0.5P
• Software
  • Example Software: Free RTOS Implementation - Example Software: Free RTOS Implementation
  • Example Software: STM32 Implementation - Example Software: STM32 Implementation
  • NCN26010_EXAMPLE_SOFTWARE_DOCUMENTATION - NCN26010 Example Software Documentation
  • EXAMPLE SOFTWARE_RSL10 - Example Software: RSL10 Implementation
  • Example Software: Lightweight IP Implementation - Example Software: Lightweight IP Implementation
  • Example Software: Linux Implementation - Example Software: Linux Implementation
  • NCN26000XMNEVB-GUI - GUI for NCN26000XMNEVB - USB to 10BASE-T1S dongle
• System Solution Guide
  • SSG8231/D - Drone Power and Communication
  • SSG8214/D - Solid-State Circuit Breaker
  • SSG8226/D - AI Data Center
  • SSG8203/D - Heat Pumps
  • SSG8209/D - Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
  • SSG8233/D - Telecom Base Stations
  • SSG8204/D - Solar Inverter
  • SSG8207/D - Ultra Fast EV Charger
  • SSG8210/D - Smart and Mobile Robotics
  • SSG8208/D - Battery Energy Storage System
  • SSG8227/D - Green Hydrogen Electrolyzer
  • SSG8216/D - Industrial Motor Drive
  • SSG8223/D - Zonal Architecture
  • SSG8220/D - Advanced Front and Rear LED Lighting
  • SSG8201/D - On Board Charger (OBC)
• User's Manual
  • NCN26010 Example Software Users Guide - NCN26010 Example Software Users Guide
  • Software Help File (HTML) - Software Help File (HTML)
• Video
  • WVD17976/D - Autonomous Mobile Robot and Cobot Arm Demonstration
  • WVD17856/D - 10BASE-T1S Ethernet at the Edge
  • WVD18001/D - Aircraft Cabin Lighting System Demo with onsemi’s 10BASE-T1S
  • WVD18081 - Intelligent Sensing and Power Solutions for Drones
  • WVD17912/D - Autonomous Mobile Robot Demo
  • WVD17962/D - How onsemi Autonomous Mobile Robot Solutions Overcome Technical Design Challenges
  • WVD17916/D - onsemi NCN26010 Industrial Ethernet Transceiver (Chinese)
  • WVD18056/D - Streamlining Vehicle Designs with Automotive Zonal Solutions
  • WVD18059/D - Get to know the Treo Platform
• White Papers
  • TND6435/D - All Ethernet to the Edge: 10BASE-T1S
  • TND6507/D - How 10BASE-T1S Enables a New Generation of Software-Defined Vehicles
  • TND6465/D - High Performance, Precision Analog Capability Enabled by the Treo Platform
  • TND6464/D - High Temperature Analog and Mixed‐Signal Solutions Enabled by the Treo Platform

Evaluation Boards/Kits

• NCN26000XMNEVB

  NCN26000XMNEVB Evaluation Board

• NCN26010BMNEVB

  NCN26010BMNEVB Evaluation Board

• NCN26010XMNEVB

  NCN26010XMNTXG Evaluation Board

• T30HM1TS2500EVB

  T30HM1TS2500EVB Evaluation Board

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