MIMO Power Line Communications

Containing contributions from experts in industry and academia, this book delivers a profound introduction to the characteristics and modeling approaches of power line MIMO channel and noise. Taking into account international PLC standardization and electromagnetic compatibility regulations, the text describes the evolution of present-day PLC systems, as well as MIMO, multi-user, and advanced MAC/PHY layer processing technologies. Drawing from research on beamforming/precoding, time reversal, multi-user processing, relaying, and more, the editors present case studies highlighting the potential for new technologies, markets, and PLC product differentiation.