Characterization of Indoor Power Lines as Data Communication Channels Experimental Details and Results

In this paper, a multi-branch power line is modeled using ABCD matrix to show its worth as a communication channel. The model is simulated using MATLAB in an effort to investigate the effects of multiple loading, multipath, and those as a result of load mismatching. The channel transfer function is obtained and investigated using different cable lengths, and different number of bridge taps under given loading conditions.

• Sheroz Khan
• A. F. Salami
• W. A. Lawal
• AHM Zahirul Alam
• Shihab Abdel Hameed
• M. J. E.Salami

• Power line Communication
• Transfer Function
• Channel Modeling
• Signal Transmission.

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