Powerline communication

Dec 09, 2005 4 Replies
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Hi, Does anyone have an good info on Powerline communication? I'm looking for schematics and stuff, info on how to build communication units... anyone?



Regards, Robert.


Can you be a little more specific about what you want to do?

The Philips TDA5051A powerline modem does low speed powerline communications. A Google search should turn up an application note which includes schematics for reference designs. I think you can also find this at...

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You might also Google for the Plinius powerline modem. I do not recall seeing schematics.

For higher speed communication

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makes chips including one that incorporates Microsoft's license-free SCP protocol.

For more general information (high speed) there are several papers (about a half-dozen of which are excellent technical treatises) here...

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hey Dave, thanks for your reply... Well, I'm only looking for low speed simple communication. I just want to controll some lights in the house.

I hope to find some schematics of pcl circuits to build myself.

Regards,

Robert.

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