Coupling interface circuit design for experimental characterization of the narrowband power line communication channel

Gassara, Hèla; Bali, Mohamed Chaker; Duval, Fabrice; Rouissi, Fatma; Ghazel, Adel

doi:10.1109/isemc.2012.6351760

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“…The coupling filter circuit used in China is shown in Figure 2, and its measured transfer function is shown in Figure 3. The coupling filter used in Italy is similar, and it is described in [31]. In both cases the coupling filter acts as a band pass filter, with a 3 dB attenuation in the band between 4 kHz (7 kHz in Italy) and 600 kHz, resulting in a large attenuation of the 50 Hz mains frequency.…”

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Impulsive Noise Characterization in Narrowband Power Line Communication

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Currently, narrowband Power line communication (PLC) is considered an attractive communication system in smart grid environments for applications such as advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). In this paper, we will present a comprehensive comparison and analysis in time and frequency domain of noise measured in China and Italy. In addition, impulsive noise in these two countries are mainly analyzed and modeled using two probability based models, Middleton Class A (MCA) model and α stable distribution model. The results prove that noise measured in China is rich in impulsive noise, and can be modeled well by α stable distribution model, while noise measured in Italy has less impulsive noise, and can be better modeled by the MCA model.

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“…Due to the wide range of values that the impedance at the connector point (access impedance) can assume when the frequency and time vary [49]- [51], it definitely must be brought to the center of discussion when designing a PLC coupler. In fact, the lack of impedance matching may considerably reduce the transmission power [52]- [58] even though impedance matching is ensured within the PCB of the PLC coupler.…”

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“…The authors of [83] analyzed the influence of capacitance of an MOV on the insertion loss of a PLC coupler. Although, the capacitance characteristics of an MOV and diodes, such as Zener and high-speed switching diodes [52], may cause distortion in the frequency response (S 12 or S 21 scattering parameter) of PLC couplers, their usage is widely adopted because the cost-benefit is the best available. In order to avoid the disturbing effect of MOVs, GDTs can replace them in PLC couplers designed to operate at frequencies above 35 MHz.…”

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“…The PLC system has a range of frequency bands allocated to narrowband and broadband PLC data communications. Therefore, PLC couplers can be classified as narrowband (frequency range between 0 kHz and 500 kHz) [38], [52] and broadband (frequency range from 1.7 MHz to 500 MHz) [102], [118]. The frequency bandwidth is determined by low and high cut-off frequencies at 3 dB attenuation and can be modified in function of filter design.…”

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Coupling for Power Line Communications: A Survey

Costa¹,

Queiroz²,

Adebisi³

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The advent of power line communication (PLC) for smart grids, vehicular communications, internet of things and data network access has recently gained ample interest in industry and academia. Due to the characteristics of electric power grids and regulatory constraints, the effectiveness of coupling between the power line and PLC transceivers has become a very important issue. Coupling devices used to inject or extract data communication signals into or from power lines are very important components of a PLC system. There is, however, an obvious gap in the literature for a detailed review of existing PLC couplers. In this paper, we present a comprehensive review of couplers, which are required for narrowband and broadband PLC transceivers. Prevailing issues that protract the design of couplers and consequently subtended the inventions of different types of couplers are clearly described. We also provide a useful classification of PLC couplers based on the type of physical couplings, voltage levels, frequency bandwidth, propagation modes and a number of connections. This survey will guide researchers, as well as designers alike, into a quicker resourcing when studying coupling in narrowband and broadband PLC systems.

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“…The coupling filter circuit used in China is shown in Fig.2, and its measured transfer function is shown in Fig.3. The coupling filter used in Italy is similar, and it is described in [30]. In both cases the coupling filter acts as a band pass filter, with a -3dB attenuation in the band between 4 kHz (7 kHz in Italy) and 600 kHz, resulting in a large attenuation of the 50 Hz mains frequency.…”

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confidence: 99%

Impulsive Noise Characterization in Narrowband Power Line Communication

Barmada¹,

Bai²,

Tucci³

et al. 2018

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Currently, narrowband Power line communication (PLC) is considered as an attractive communication system in smart grid environments for applications such as advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). In this paper, we will present a comprehensive comparison and analysis in time and frequency domain of noise measured in China and Italy. In addition, impulsive noise in these two countries are mainly analyzed and modeled using two probability based models, Middleton Class A (MCA) model and α stable distribution model. The results prove that noise measured in China is rich in impulsive noise, and can be modeled well by α stable distribution model, while noise measured in Italy has less impulsive noise, and can be better modeled by MCA model.

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Coupling interface circuit design for experimental characterization of the narrowband power line communication channel

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Impulsive Noise Characterization in Narrowband Power Line Communication

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