@inproceedings{ea38ddc32d904222ba77be0a8150d897,
title = "Review of Power Line Communications Standards in Africa",
abstract = "The standards in power line communications (PLC) calibrate parameters such as frequencies allocation, signal level, security, topology of the network and many others parameters. The leap forward of power line communications technology is motivated by the willingness of the standardization organizations (SDO)s such as ITU, IEC, ISO, IEEE, CENELEC to define how the technologies are going to be deployed. This paper presents the different SDOs, Alliances and groups regulating the PLC sector. The interoperability and coexistence for some technologies are underlined. The process of developing PLC standards by ITU, IEEE 1901, CENELEC is described. The advantages and disadvantages of using PLC technology in Africa are discussed.",
keywords = "Alliances, Communication, Frequency, PLC, SDOs, Standards, Technologies",
author = "Ndjiongue, {A. R.} and Snyders, {A. J.} and Ferreira, {Hendrick C.} and S. Rimer",
year = "2014",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-319-08368-1_2",
language = "English",
isbn = "9783319083674",
series = "Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST",
publisher = "Springer Verlag",
pages = "12--21",
booktitle = "e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries - 5th International Conference, AFRICOMM 2013, Revised Selected Papers",
address = "Germany",
note = "5th International Conference on e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries, AFRICOMM 2013 ; Conference date: 25-11-2013 Through 27-11-2013",
}
