Analysis and Experimental Evaluation of Power Line Transmission Parameters for Power Line Communication

Mlynek, P.; Misurec, J.; Koutny, M.; Fujdiak, R.; Jedlicka, T.

doi:10.1515/msr-2015-0010

Abstract

The article describes a way of evaluating the power line channel frequency response and input impedance by means of the linear time-invariant (LTI) power line generator. Two possible methods are introduced for the calculation of primary parameters: the first method depends on the physical realization and physical dimension of the cable, and the second method is derived from the data provided by typical electrical cable manufacturers. Based on these methods, a comparison of transfer functions was made. This is followed by measurement evaluation and numerical verification on a simple topology

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Analysis and Experimental Evaluation of Power Line Transmission Parameters for Power Line Communication

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