PLC (Power Line Communication)
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PLC (Power Line Communication) is a technology that enables data transmission over existing electrical power lines, commonly used in smart grids, home networking, and electric vehicle charging systems.
Aliases (3)
- G.hn ×1
- PLC ×1
- Power Line Communication ×1
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
communication technology
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data transmission technology → |
| advantage |
no new wiring required
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suitable for rural and remote areas → wide coverage via power grid → |
| application |
demand response control
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in-home multimedia distribution → internet access over power lines → load management → remote firmware updates for grid devices → smart meter communication → |
| broadbandFrequencyRange |
1.8–250 MHz
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| challenge |
electromagnetic interference
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noise from electrical appliances → regulatory emission limits → signal attenuation → |
| fullName |
Power Line Communication
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| hasStandard |
G3-PLC
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IEC 61334 → IEEE 1901 → IEEE 1901.2 → ITU-T G.9960 → ITU-T G.9961 → ITU-T G.hn → PRIME PLC → |
| hasType |
broadband PLC
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narrowband PLC → |
| narrowbandFrequencyRange |
3–500 kHz
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| requires |
modems at endpoints
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| reusesInfrastructure |
existing power distribution wiring
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| standardizedBy |
IEC
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IEEE → ITU-T → |
| supportsTopology |
mesh network
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point-to-multipoint → point-to-point → |
| transmits |
data
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| usedIn |
advanced metering infrastructure
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automatic meter reading → building automation → distribution automation → electric vehicle charging systems → home networking → smart grid → street lighting control → substation automation → |
| usesMedium |
electrical power lines
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| usesTechnique |
adaptive modulation
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forward error correction → orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing → spread spectrum → |
Referenced by (4)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Practical Law
("PLC")
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abbreviation |
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CCS (Combined Charging System)
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communicationProtocol |
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PLC (Power Line Communication)
("Power Line Communication")
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fullName |
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ITU-T Study Group 15
("G.hn")
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standardizes |