Hardware implementation of narrowband power line communication channel emulator based on transmission line model
Date of Publication
2017
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Electronics and Communications Engineering
Thesis Adviser
Ann E. Dulay
Defense Panel Chair
Lawrence Y. Materum
Defense Panel Member
Aaron Don M. Africa
Gerino P. Mappatao
Abstract/Summary
The development of power line communication emulators requires detailed knowledge of the different channel properties, such as channel characterization, introduction of noise to the system and channel capacity. There have been several studies which are conducted in characterizing the channel. These studies were used as guides by PLC modem designers to build a better design. This research aims to create an emulator that has the capability to replicate the behavior of an indoor power line channel and use it as test bed for a PLC modem. The implementation of the emulator is done by the use of the Kintex-7 and FMC151 for the analog front end. The channel model uses the transmission line models transfer function which utilizes the ABCD matrix. The analyses are done by comparing the theoretical results with the hardware results which are acquired with the use of MATLAB and Xilinx. The emulator features the addition of noise and various selection of transfer function that can be selected by the user to improve realism. The channel parameter root mean square (RMS) delay spread is obtained to ensure the quality of the channel produced.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU21942
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
xxii, 215 leaves : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Power electronics; Power electronics--Equipment and supplies; Emulators (Computer programs)
Recommended Citation
Cadungon, J. S., Oseña, G. I., & Tan, J. V. (2017). Hardware implementation of narrowband power line communication channel emulator based on transmission line model. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/9699
