A key enabler in the implementation of smart cities and smart homes is a new generation of advanced, intelligent energy-saving solutions and control technologies. Of particular importance in supporting this new smart energy infrastructure is a reliable, efficient and cost-effective power line transformer solution that meets the narrowband design requirements in a rapidly increasing line of telecommunication systems.
This application note from Bourns® outlines the change in structure of power distribution grids and presents the benefits of Power Line Communication (PLC) technology for improved quality and faster service capabilities for today’s smart grids. It also provides a straightforward approach to designing galvanic isolation for a line coupling circuit using a smart meter application example. You can learn more about the Bourns® PFB Series PLC transformers that are designed to provide a cost-effective solution to help designers meet narrowband requirements in the latest PLC-based systems. And last, this application note offers a recommended protection scheme using Bourns’® GMOV™ circuit protection component with very low capacitance to help minimize speed interference.