Call-Level Performance Analysis of a Power Line Communication Network Under Disturbance

2011 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shensheng Tang ◽  
Yi Xie
Keyword(s):  
Communication Networks ◽  
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing ◽  
Performance Metrics ◽  
Steady State Solution ◽  
Power Line ◽  
Base Station ◽  
Channel Noise ◽  
Power Line Communication ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Level Performance

Power line communication (PLC) is a promising technique for information transmission using existing power lines. We analytically model a finite-source PLC network subject to channel noise (disturbance) and evaluate its call-level performance through a queueing theoretic framework. The proposed PLC network model consists of a base station (BS), which is located at a transformer station and connected to the backbone communication networks, and a number of subscriber stations that are interconnected with each other and with the BS via the power line transmission medium. An orthogonal frequency division multiplexing based transmission technique is assumed to be used for providing the transmission channels in a frequency spectrum. The channels are subject to failure during service due to disturbance. We determine the steady-state solution of the proposed model and derive a set of performance metrics of interest. Numerical and simulation results are presented to show the derived metrics with respect to different system parameters. The proposed modeling method can be used for evaluation and design of future PLC networks.

An Edge-Computing Paradigm for Internet of Things over Power Line Communication Networks

IEEE Network ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 262-269
Author(s):  
Yuwen Qian ◽  
Long Shi ◽  
Jun Li ◽  
Xiangwei Zhou ◽  
Feng Shu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Communication Networks ◽  
Power Line ◽  
Edge Computing ◽  
Power Line Communication ◽  
Computing Paradigm

scholarly journals Study of power line communication modems for automotive communication networks

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Nisbet
Keyword(s):  
Communication Networks ◽  
Impedance Matching ◽  
Power Line ◽  
Power Line Communication ◽  
Hvac System ◽  
Critical Systems ◽  
Test Bed ◽  
Matching Network ◽  
Vehicle Communication ◽  
Active Inductors

Power line communication (PLC) technology has become very attractive in the automotive sector. As vehicle manufacturers aim to produce vehicles with improved fuel economy, comfort and technology, they are limited by current vehicle communication networks due to increased bulk and complexity. PLC technology has been suggested as a solution for this issue by utilizing existing power wires as a communication channel. However reliability is a big challenge with PLC technology, especially with critical systems such as braking, steering and engine control. This thesis studies the feasibility, reliability and possible improvements of PLC for controlling vehicle subsystems such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. In order to determine feasibility, several modems were examined for cost and ease of implementation. After selecting a modem solution, the PLC prototype modem was tested on an HVAC system test bed to control various fans, blowers and pumps over a DC power line. The PLC solution was then tested using a 2003 Ford Focus ZTS and a 2011 Ford Edge SE. The tests consisted of repeatedly sending a code from a transmitter connected to the vehicle battery while a receiver was connected to a power port inside the vehicle. The tests were run in several vehicle states e.g. Off, electronics on engine off and engine idle. The results from the tests showed that communication can be established over a vehicle power line with reasonable cost and ease. However reliability of the proposed solution needs to be improved before it can be implemented in vehicles. To improve performance of the proposed PLC solution, an impedance matching network for PLC was proposed. From current research an adaptive matching network utilizing active inductors and capacitor banks was designed and simulated. The designed matching network was simulated with several different automotive loads such as a vehicle battery and various lights. Simulations results showed the proposed matching network was capable of matching impedances with all the simulated automotive loads. When the circuit was built up and tested, there were issues with stability and cost of construction. The results show that more work needs to be done before PLC can become a suitable solution in vehicle communication network. With improvements such as impedance matching, line drive ability and robust modulation schemes, it won't be long before PLC will be a viable vehicle network solution.

Carrier Modulation Technology Based on Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing

2013 ◽  
Vol 774-776 ◽  
pp. 1671-1676
Author(s):  
Chen Wu Li ◽  
Jian Zhang ◽  
Qin Xie ◽  
Xiao Hong Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Discrete Fourier Transform ◽  
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Power Line ◽  
Power Line Communication ◽  
Frequency Division Multiplexing ◽  
Frequency Division ◽  
Family Network ◽  
Inverse Discrete Fourier Transform

This paper first analyzes the transmission characteristics of low-voltage power line channels with the focus on the study of carrier modulation technology regarding the power line communication part, then proposes the orthogonal frequency division multiplexing technology that serves for the digital communication of family network power line communication gateways, analyzes the OFDM system principle, actulizes OFDM modulation and demodulation through discrete Fourier transform (DFT) and inverse discrete Fourier transform (IDFT), and build the OFDM simulation model. Finally, a specific plan of using power lines as the family network transmission media is proposed.

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