Amplitude, width, and interarrival distributions for noise impulses on intrabuilding power line communication networks

Estimates are presented of probability distributions for the amplitude, width, and interarrival time of noise impulses. These estimates are based on measurements in both industrial and residential buildings and usefully complement the noise spectral density estimates of others. The results are based on measurements with and without specific electrical loads on the 120-V power line network. All measurements are between line and neutral conductors. The harmful effects of power line impulse noise on digital communications are indicated. Some suggestions for combatting these effects are presented, based on the impulse noise measurement results