Physical and regulatory constraints for communication over the power supply grid

Author

Gebhardt, Martin ; Weinmann, Frank ; Dostert, Klaus

Author_Institution

Karlsruhe Univ., Germany

Volume

41

Issue

5

fYear

2003

fDate

5/1/2003 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

84

Lastpage

90

Abstract

This article describes the topology of the power supply network in respect to the deployment of power line communications in different countries. The characteristics of the power line channel are investigated, and the causes of electromagnetic interference from PLC technology in wireless communications services are discussed. Since the radiation originating from PLC cannot be avoided completely by technical means, a solution via standardization is necessary. The current status of worldwide regulation concerning EMC is presented.

Keywords

carrier transmission on power lines; distribution networks; electricity supply industry; electromagnetic compatibility; electromagnetic interference; legislation; network topology; standardisation; EMC; European power supply network; Internet; Japan; PLC technology; USA; electromagnetic interference; physical constraints; power line channel characteristics; power line communications; power supply grid communication; power supply network topology; radiation reduction; regulatory constraints; standardization; wireless communications services; worldwide regulation; Communications technology; Electromagnetic compatibility; Electromagnetic interference; Interference constraints; Network topology; Power line communications; Power supplies; Programmable control; Standardization; Wireless communication;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Communications Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0163-6804

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/MCOM.2003.1200106

Filename

1200106