Broadband Powerline Communications: Network DesignISBN: 978-0-470-85741-0
Hardcover
290 pages
July 2004
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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.