On PLC Channel Emulation via Transmission Line Theory

Gruber F, Lampe L (2015)


Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution

Publication year: 2015

Pages Range: 178-183

Conference Proceedings Title: Proceedings of 2015 IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications and Its Applications (ISPLC)

Event location: Austin, TX US

ISBN: 978-1-4799-8413-8

DOI: 10.1109/ISPLC.2015.7147610

Abstract

The emulation of power line communication (PLC) channels is an important tool for the analysis and development of PLC systems. Especially for the study of PLC networks, the so-called bottom-up channel emulation using transmission-line theory (TLT) is the proper method. The underlying assumption of this approach is that the power line propagation characteristics are known. That is, the per-unit length (PUL) parameters of the power lines need to be computed. However, especially for multi-conductor lines this can be theoretically and computationally challenging. In this paper, we present a compact overview of the computation of PUL parameters. We briefly discuss the assumptions associated with different solution methods and develop a numerical solver applicable to general multi-conductor transmission lines. Considering a sample set of different cable types, we demonstrate the effects of simplifying assumptions on the accuracy of computed PUL parameters and channel frequency responses.

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APA:

Gruber, F., & Lampe, L. (2015). On PLC Channel Emulation via Transmission Line Theory. In IEEE (Eds.), Proceedings of 2015 IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications and Its Applications (ISPLC) (pp. 178-183). Austin, TX, US.

MLA:

Gruber, Florian, and Lutz Lampe. "On PLC Channel Emulation via Transmission Line Theory." Proceedings of the 2015 IEEE International Symposium on Power Line Communications and Its Applications (ISPLC), Austin, TX Ed. IEEE, 2015. 178-183.

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