Power Line Communications : Theory and Applications for Narrowband and Broadband Communications over Power Lines

by Editor: Hendrik C. Ferreira (University of Johannesburg ); Editor: Lutz Lampe (University of British Columbia ); Co-Editor: John Newbury (Open University); Co-Editor: Theo G Swart (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)

• ISBN13: 9780470661284
• ISBN10: 0470661283
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-04-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Power Line Communications (PLC) is a promising emerging technology, which has attracted much attention due to the wide availability of power distribution lines. This book provides a thorough introduction to the use of power lines for communication purposes, ranging from channel characterization, communications on the physical layer and electromagnetic interference, through to protocols, networks, standards and up to systems and implementations. With contributions from many of the most prominent international PLC experts from academia and industry, [start italics]Power Line Communications[end italics] brings together a wealth of information on PLC specific topics that provide the reader with a broad coverage of the major developments within the field.

Acts as a single source reference guide to PLC collating information that is widely dispersed in current literature, such as in research papers and standards.

*Covers both the state of the art, and ongoing research topics. *Considers future developments and deployments of PLC.

Table of Contents

List of Contributors

Preface

List of Acronyms

Introduction: The Editors

References

Channel Characterization

Introduction

Channel Modeling Fundamentals

Models for Outdoor Channels: LV Case

Models for Outdoor Channels: MV Case

Models for Indoor Channels

Noise andDisturbances

MeasuringTechniques

PLCChannelEmulationTools

Reference Channels for Access Domain

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Introduction

Parameters for EMC Considerations

Electromagnetic Emission

Electromagnetic Susceptibility

EMC Coordination

EMC Regulationin Europe

Final Remarks

Coupling

Introduction

Filtering Basics

Transformer-Capacitor Coupler Design

Impedance Adaptation Concepts

Experimental Verification

Further Possibilities

Digital Transmission Techniques

Introduction

Modulation and Coding for Narrowband PLC Systems

Modulation and Coding for Broadband PLC Systems

Conclusion

Protocols for PLC Systems

Introduction

Broadband PLC Media Access Control Layer

Protocols for PLC Supporting Energy Management Systems

Internet Protocol Television Over PLC

Industrial and International Standards on PLC-based Networking

Technologies

Introduction

PLC Standardization by Industrial Alliances

International Standards on PLC-Networking Technology

ETSI and CENELEC Standards

International EMC Product Standardization

Systems and Implementations

Introduction

PLC Smart Grid Systems

PLC Broadband Access Systems

Multimedia PLC Systems

DC-PLCSystems

PLC in Emerging Countries

Conclusions: The Editors

Index

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