One of the first publications of its kind in the exciting field of multiple input multiple output (MIMO) power line communications (PLC), MIMO Power Line Communications: Narrow and Broadband Standards, EMC, and Advanced Processing contains contributions from experts in industry and academia, making it practical enough to provide a solid understanding of how PLC technologies work, yet scientific enough to form a base for ongoing R&D activities.This book is subdivided into five thematic parts. Part I looks at narrow- and broadband channel characterization based on measurements from around the globe. Taking into account current regulations and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), part II describes MIMO signal processing strategies and related capacity and throughput estimates. Current narrow- and broadband PLC standards and specifications are described in the various chapters of part III. Advanced PLC processing options are treated in part IV, drawing from a wide variety of research areas such as beamforming/precoding, time reversal, multi-user processing, and relaying. Lastly, part V contains case studies and field trials, where the advanced technologies of tomorrow are put into practice today.Suitable as a reference or a handbook, MIMO Power Line Communications: Narrow and Broadband Standards, EMC, and Advanced Processing features self-contained chapters with extensive cross-referencing to allow for a flexible reading path.
Containing contributions from experts in industry and academia, this book delivers a profound introduction to the characteristics and modeling approaches of power line MIMO channel and noise. Taking into account international PLC standardization and electromagnetic compatibility regulations, the text describes the evolution of present-day PLC systems, as well as MIMO, multi-user, and advanced MAC/PHY layer processing technologies. Drawing from research on beamforming/precoding, time reversal, multi-user processing, relaying, and more, the editors present case studies highlighting the potential for new technologies, markets, and PLC product differentiation.