Power Line Communications in Practice (Artech House Telecommunications Library) - Hardcover

Xavier Carcelle

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1596933356 ISBN 13: 9781596933354

Publisher: Artech House, 2009

Synopsis

Power line communications (PLC) is quickly taking root worldwide as an excellent alternative to Ethernet and Wi-Fi in private homes, buildings without Ethernet pre-wiring, and areas where Internet access is difficult. Here at last is everything telecom engineers need to know about the technology, applications, equipment, design, and installation in a single convenient source. The first English-language reference of its kind, this benchmark resource brings engineers quickly up to speed on PLC network architecture, functionalities, security issues, and applications. It describes PLC equipment, and addresses key issues involved with PLC installation and configuration before spelling out step-by-step procedures for deploying PLC networks in homes. The book provides design guidelines for large-scale PLC business networks spanning network architecture, equipment selection, configuration, security, and other key factors.

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About the Author

Xavier Carcelle is senior telecommunication expert for PLC network applications for Electricite de France (EDF), the leading power line communications provider in France. He is also CTO of OpenPattern.org and a member of the telecommunications research project OCARI. He is author of a previous book and several published papers on power line communications and has been a guest lecturer on the topic. He received his M.S. from Texas A&M University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Artech House
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1596933356
• ISBN 13: 9781596933354
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 390