Broadband PLC access systems and field deployment in European power line networks

Author

Liu, Weilin ; Widmer, Hanspeter ; Raffin, Philippe

Volume

41

Issue

5

fYear

2003

fDate

5/1/2003 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

114

Lastpage

118

Abstract

Data communications over low voltage power distribution networks provide an alternative and cost-effective last mile access technology. It offers data and voice services to users in residential and business areas. Currently, many field trials with different broadband power line communications systems are running worldwide. This article describes one of these systems for the last mile application in European power line networks. It addresses major field deployment aspects, such as range, coverage, coupling, and intercell interference.

Keywords

broadband networks; business communication; carrier transmission on power lines; distribution networks; integrated voice/data communication; radiofrequency interference; subscriber loops; European power line networks; LV power distribution networks; broadband PLC access systems; business communications; coupling; coverage; data communications; data services; field deployment; intercell interference; last mile access technology; low voltage power distribution networks; range; residential communication systems; voice services; Broadband communication; Ethernet networks; Frequency; Intelligent networks; Low voltage; Power line communications; Power systems; Programmable control; Spine; Substations;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Communications Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0163-6804

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/MCOM.2003.1200110

Filename

1200110