
Figure 8.8 illustrates the HomePlug AV PSD curve in the 1- to 30-MHz band.
We clearly observe that some frequencies are less emissive than other ones (–80 dB
in comparison with −50 Hz). We can consider that a frequency, the PSD of which is
around −80 dB, is not perceptible for the electrical network and the devices close to
electrical wiring.
Table 8.5 summarizes the various HomePlug AV sub-bands, from 1.71 to 28
MHz, with their maximum PSD (expressed in dBm/Hz) and whether the sub-band is
active or not (if another technology already uses this sub-band), with the numbers of
sub-bands 0 to 1,535. The last column gives the radio technologies in this sub-band.
Topology of Electrical Networks
There are two wiring types for the electrical networks of any building, whether
domestic, professional, or industrial:
•
Single-phase, consisting of two cables (neutral and phase). The electrical
potential difference between these two cables is 110V or 220V flowing from
the circuit breaker panel to the outlets and lights of the building.
•
Three-phase, consisting of four cables (neutral and three phases). The electri-
cal potential difference between the neutral cable and a phase cable is 110V or
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Table 8.4 Transmission Power in Each Sub-Band
PHYSICAL FRAME COMPONENT AVERAGE TRANSMISSION POWER
HomePlug 1.0.1
HomePlug AV
Preamble 3 dB 3 dB
FC (Frame Control) 0 dB 3 dB
PPDU data 0 dB 2.2 dB
PRS (Priority Resolution Symbol) 3 dB 3 dB
Figure 8.8 Limit PSD mask for HomePlug AV in the 1- to 30-MHz frequency band
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