POWER LINE COMMUNICATION APPARATUS INCLUDING AC POWER SOCKET

摘要

A power line communication apparatus includes a mains power connector assembly with three or more first connectors connectable to a mains distribution network. A mains filter provides a filter path between each of its first ports and a corresponding one of second ports, wherein each first port is connected to one of the first connectors. Each second port is connected to one of three or more second connectors of an AC power socket. A power line communication unit is connected with each of the first ports and transmits and/or receives data according to a transmission method using more than one transmission channel between two devices connected via the mains distribution network. The mains filter improves PLC transmission quality by suppressing disturbances generated by the appliances and reduces PLC stray radiation.

主权项

1. A power line communication apparatus comprising:
a mains power connector assembly comprising at least three first connectors; a mains filter with at least three first ports, at least three second ports and at least three filter paths, wherein each first port is electrically connected to one of the first connectors and each filter path is provided between one of the first and one of the second ports; an AC power socket comprising at least three second connectors, wherein each second connector is electrically connected to one of the second ports; a power line communication unit electrically connected with each of the first ports, wherein the power line communication unit is configured to transmit and/or receive data according to a transmission method using more than one transmission channel between two devices connected via a power line wiring.