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.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf communication technology
data transmission technology
advantage no new wiring required
suitable for rural and remote areas
wide coverage via power grid
application demand response control
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
challenge electromagnetic interference
noise from electrical appliances
regulatory emission limits
signal attenuation
fullName Power Line Communication
hasStandard G3-PLC
IEC 61334
IEEE 1901
IEEE 1901.2
ITU-T G.9960
ITU-T G.9961
ITU-T G.hn
PRIME PLC
hasType broadband PLC
narrowband PLC
narrowbandFrequencyRange 3–500 kHz
requires modems at endpoints
reusesInfrastructure existing power distribution wiring
standardizedBy IEC
IEEE
ITU-T
supportsTopology mesh network
point-to-multipoint
point-to-point
transmits data
usedIn advanced metering infrastructure
automatic meter reading
building automation
distribution automation
electric vehicle charging systems
home networking
smart grid
street lighting control
substation automation
usesMedium electrical power lines
usesTechnique adaptive modulation
forward error correction
orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing
spread spectrum

Referenced by (4)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Practical Law ("PLC")
abbreviation
CCS (Combined Charging System)
communicationProtocol
PLC (Power Line Communication) ("Power Line Communication")
fullName
ITU-T Study Group 15 ("G.hn")
standardizes

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