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

by Ferreira, Hendrik C.; Lampe, Lutz; Newbury, John; Swart, Theo G.

• ISBN13: 9780470740309
• ISBN10: 0470740302
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-07-26
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Power Line Communications will provide the reader with a wide coverage of the major developments within the field. With contributions from some of the most active researchers on PLC, the book brings together a wealth of international experts on specific PLC topics. The first chapter introduces the reader to narrowband and broadband communications, with subsequent chapters on channel characterization and electromagnetic interference. Other chapters include digital transmission techniques with sections on modulation and coding for power line communications, as well as chapters covering protocols, networks and standards through to systems and implementations.

Table of Contents

List of Contributors

Preface

List of Acronyms

Introduction

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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