The Role of Power Line Communications in the Networked Home

Overview

The role of power line communications in the home network is as an omnipresent device control and high speed networking avenue. Power line device control modems, if robust enough to overcome the strong interference of the medium, offer excellent value through low silicon costs. Power line networking modems, if able to deliver 1.5Mbps bit rates and high robustness, offer significant cost advantages over phone line and RF media, and can be accessed through every power outlet in the home.