Broadband Powerline Communications (PDF)

Broadband Powerline Communications: Network Design covers
the applications of broadband PLC systems in low-voltage supply
networks, a promising candidate for the realization of cost
effective solutions for "last mile" communications
networks. There are many activities surrounding the development and
application of PLC technology in the access area, particularly
because of strong interest of new network providers after the
deregulation of telecommunications market. Nowadays, there are no
existing standards for broadband PLC networks, which use a
frequency range up to 30 MHz.

This book includes relevant and timely information regarding
broadband PLC systems and especially PLC access networks and
contributions to the design aspects of broadband PLC access systems
and their network components.

This book:

* Offers explanations on how broadband PLC networks are realized,
what the important characteristics for the transmission on
electrical power grids are, and which implementation solutions have
been recently considered for the realization of broadband PLC
systems.

* Considers various system realizations, disturbance scenarios
and their impact the transmission in PLC networks, electro-magnetic
compatibility, applied modulation schemes, coding, and error
handling methods.

* Pays particular attention to the specifics of the PLC MAC layer
and its protocols, as well as the modelling and performance
evaluation of broadband PLC networks.