Title :
Power line S-parameter characterization using open-source tools
Author :
Black, William C.
Author_Institution :
Northern Microdesign, Inc., Ames, IA, USA
Abstract :
A simple method for performing characterization of live power lines is described that utilizes open source software and hardware and de-embedding of the line coupler response to derive S-parameters of an active power line channel. Examples of experimental results are shown that illustrate use of this technique in sensing various devices attached to the power line. This methodology should be straightforward to apply to PLC modems for the purpose of load or state sensing or improved data transmission performance.
Keywords :
carrier transmission on power lines; data communication; public domain software; active power line channel; data transmission; line coupler response; open source hardware; open source software; open-source tools; power line S-parameter characterization; Directional couplers; Electrical resistance measurement; Electromagnetic measurements; Frequency measurement; Modems; Open source software; Power measurement; Programmable control; Scattering parameters; Testing; GNU Radio; Power line communication; S-parameter; VNA; load sensing; network analyzer; open source; power line characterization;
Conference_Titel :
Power Line Communications and Its Applications (ISPLC), 2010 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Rio de Janeiro
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5009-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5010-7
DOI :
10.1109/ISPLC.2010.5479925
