Power Line Communications provides 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.

Contents
List of Contributors.

Preface.

List of Acronyms.



1 Introduction

References.



2 Channel Characterization

2.1 Introduction.

2.2 Channel Modeling Fundamentals.

2.3 Models for Outdoor Channels: LV Case.

2.4 Models for Outdoor Channels: MV Case.

2.5 Models for Indoor Channels.

2.6 Noise and Disturbances.

2.7 Measuring Techniques.

2.8 PLC Channel Emulation Tools.

2.9 Reference Channels for Access Domain.



3 Electromagnetic Compatibility

3.1 Introduction.

3.2 Parameters for EMC Considerations.

3.3 Electromagnetic Emission.

3.4 Electromagnetic Susceptibility.

3.5 EMC Coordination.

3.6 EMC Regulation in Europe.

3.7 Final Remarks.



4 Coupling

4.1 Introduction.

4.2 Filtering Basics.

4.3 Transformer-Capacitor Coupler Design.

4.4 Impedance Adaptation Concepts.

4.5 Experimental Verification.

4.6 Further Possibilities.



5 Digital Transmission Techniques

5.1 Introduction.

5.2 Modulation and Coding for Narrowband PLC Systems.

5.3 Modulation and Coding for Broadband PLC Systems.

5.4 Conclusion.



6 Protocols for PLC Systems

6.1 Introduction.

6.2 Broadband PLC Media Access Control Layer.

6.3 Protocols for PLC Supporting Energy Management Systems.

6.4 Internet Protocol Television Over PLC.



7 Industrial and International Standards on PLC-based Networking Technologies

7.1 Introduction.

7.2 PLC Standardization by Industrial Alliances.

7.3 International Standards on PLC-Networking Technology.

7.4 ETSI and CENELEC Standards.

7.5 International EMC Product Standardization.



8 Systems and Implementations

8.1 Introduction.

8.2 PLC Smart Grid Systems.

8.3 PLC Broadband Access Systems.

8.4 Multimedia PLC Systems.

8.5 DC-PLC Systems.

8.6 PLC in Emerging Countries.



9 Conclusions

Index.