Frequency optimization for narrowband power-line communications

T. O. Sanya, T. G. Swart, H. C. Ferreira

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Abstract

Optimized frequency tones for the power line channel is presented from an experimental scenario. Four sets of frequency tones, grouped according to CENELEC's regulation on frequency use for narrow band power line applications are selected according to their signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) performance. COMBLOCKS, a prototyping hardware was used for the implementation. Often times, M-FSK/OFDM have been presented and used as the modulation scheme of choice for power line communications (PLC), the choice of best frequencies to use is however, an area that has hardly been explored. This paper is concentrated on the choice of such optimal frequencies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE AFRICON 2013
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Print)9781467359405
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventIEEE AFRICON 2013 - Pointe-Aux-Piments, Mauritius
Duration: 9 Sept 201312 Sept 2013

Publication series

NameIEEE AFRICON Conference
ISSN (Print)2153-0025
ISSN (Electronic)2153-0033

Conference

ConferenceIEEE AFRICON 2013
Country/TerritoryMauritius
CityPointe-Aux-Piments
Period9/09/1312/09/13

Keywords

  • Attenuation
  • Comblocks
  • MFSK
  • Noise
  • OFDM
  • Power Line Communications
  • Signal-to-noise ratio

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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