Broadband modelling of indoor power-line channels

Abstract

The main purpose of this paper is to describe and model the characteristics of low voltage distribution lines inside consumer premises, when used as a broadband communication channel. Results from measurements performed both in the laboratory and in residential buildings, are presented and discussed. Also a channel model to simulate the behaviour of these lines for high bit-rate digital communications is proposed. The model contemplates the topology of the power grid and the characteristics of the wires and loads connected to them; it incorporates as well statistical time variation of the loads, so that the dynamic evolution of the channel performance can be evaluated.