Naslov
Simulation of Impedance and Propagation in PLC Networks

Autori
Sabolić, Dubravko ; Bažant, Alen ; Begušić, Dinko

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Proceedings of IEEE ISCE 2004 / Sherratt, Simon R. - Reading : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2004, 289-294

Skup
IEEE ISCE 2004

Mjesto i datum
Reading, Ujedinjeno Kraljevstvo, 01.09.2004. - 03.09.2004

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Power-Line Communications Network; propagation; impedance

Sažetak
Here we present a propagation model for Power-Line Communication (PLC) networks, based on a frequency domain analysis. First we set a simple two-port model of a network and calculate complex attenuation factor from the z-parameters, which are expressed in terms of impedances easily calculable/measurable from the network's ports. We provide all the elements for a simple end efficient propagation model, including propagation by crosstalk between different circuits in e.g. three phase networks, as well as influence of the loads connected to the ports of different circuits on such networks. We conclude that the model shown is suitable for PLC channels simulations, giving very accurate results and enabling modeling of wide band channel characteristics. Since the propagation model relies on impedance calculations, we can also use it for the calculations of impedances seen from network termination ports. With the developed tool we have been able to predict channel propagation factors in both real and imaginary part, as well as port impedances, in very complex networks, which could not be achieved with usual time domain approach in an economic way.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Elektrotehnika

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