Impact of devices connected to powerline on selected BPL topologies

Abstract

The following article deals with the impact of device originated noise on BPL (Broadband over powerline) communication for different topologies of BPL modems. In household scenario, every device connected to power line has an impact on transmission spectrum and limits throughput. Different topologies and two types of devices were tested and evaluated. The aim of this article is to determine the appropriate connection of BPL modems into the powerline with the lowest possible decrease of data throughput.