EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES IN BB-PLC SYSTEMS

Abstract

Powerline communication (PLC) is a promising technology that allows data transmission through electric power distribution networks, with the advantage of using an existing infrastructure, reducing costs in maintenance and installation of telecommunication systems. However, once power systems are not designed specifically for data transmission, it may exhibit limiting electromagnetic interference characteristics for desirable system performance. This paper aims to analyze data rate performance of a Broadband PLC system when operating under conditions of conducted and radiated electromagnetic interference caused by lighting devices. The analyzed data transmission system presented good performance when subject to radiated electromagnetic interference, but was shown to be sensitive to conducted disturbances caused by lighting devices.