
220V and is 190V or 380V between two phase cables. A three-phase electrical
network rather than a single-phase network is used in some buildings since it
makes it possible to convey more electrical power and therefore to supply
more electrical devices in the building. Three-phase networks are also used to
supply motors requiring a three-phase voltage for their operation.
Both topologies are described more precisely in the following sections.
Single-Phase Wiring
Most dwellings (apartment, house, small building) have single-phase wirings, since
their electrical power supply requirements are less than a 60-A current.
As illustrated by Figure 8.9, a single-phase electrical wiring includes several
cables (bus-bar connections) starting from the circuit breaker panel to supply power
to the home’s electrical devices and lights.
Figure 8.10 illustrates the topology of the single-phase electrical network of an
apartment with the various cables starting from the circuit breaker panel. The PLC
devices and modems connect to the outlets of the house rooms. The PLC signal
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Table 8.5 PSD and Regulations in Each HomePlug AV Sub-Band
CENTRAL SUB-BAND
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MAX. PSD
(dBm/Hz)
CARRIER ON/OFF COMMENT
F ≤ 1.71 −87
Carriers 0–70 off AM broadcast band and below
1.71 < F < 1.8 −80
Carriers 71–73 off
Between AM band and 160m
amateur band
1.8 ≤ F ≤ 2 −80
Carriers 74–85 off 160m amateur band
2 < F < 3.5 −50
Carriers 86–139 on HomePlug carriers
3.5 ≤ F ≤ 4 −80
Carriers 140–167 off 80m amateur band
4 < F < 5.33
-50 Carriers 168–214 on HomePlug carriers
5.33 ≤ F ≤ 5.407 −80
Carriers 215–225 off 5 MHz amateur band
5.407 < F < 7 −50
Carriers 226–282 on HomePlug carriers
7 ≤ F ≤ 7.3 −80
Carriers 283–302 off 40m amateur band
7.3 < F < 10.10 −50
Carriers 303–409 on HomePlug carriers
10.10 ≤ F ≤ 10.15 −80
Carriers 410–419 off 30m amateur band
10.15 < F < 14 −50
Carriers 420–569 on HomePlug carriers
14 ≤ F ≤ 14.35 −80
Carriers 570–591 off 20m amateur band
14.35 < F < 18.068 −50
Carriers 592–736 on HomePlug carriers
18.068 ≤ F ≤ 18.168 −80
Carriers 737–748 off 17m amateur band
18.168 < F < 21 −50
Carriers 749–856 on HomePlug carriers
21 ≤ F ≤ 21.45 −80
Carriers 857–882 off 15m amateur band
21.45 < F < 24.89 −50
Carriers 883–1,015 on HomePlug carriers
24.89 ≤ F ≤ 24.99 −80
Carriers 1,016–1,027 off 12m amateur band
24.99 < F < 28 −50
Carriers 1,028–1,143 on HomePlug carriers
F ≤ 28
–80 Carriers 1,144–1,535 off 10m amateur band
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