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http://dx.doi.org/10.6109/jkiice.2019.23.12.1618

Design of an Inductive Coupler for Broadband Powerline Communication for Real-Time Monitoring of Distribution Automation System  

Kang, Seog Geun (Department of Semiconductor Engineering, Gyeongsang National University)
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Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering / v.23, no.12, 2019 , pp. 1618-1623 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this paper, inductive couplers realizing broadband powerline communication (PLC) are fabricated using Fe-based nanocrystalline alloy and their performance is analyzed. As a result of the field tests using the distribution automation system (DAS), the couplers achieve comparatively excellent data communication in the principal frequency band of broadband PLC although there is a difference in communication rate depending on the presence or absence of a branch. In addition, it has been confirmed that the communication speed is maintained for a real-time transmission even in a high current environment although there is a difference in the transmission rate depending on the distance. Hence, it is considered that the inductive couplers can be used as a core device to realize the intelligent power network by exploiting them for the monitoring and remote controlling of the power plant equipments for the DAS located in the inaccessible areas.
Keywords
Nanocrystalline alloy; Inductive coupler; Powerline communication; Distribution automation system;
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