G3-PLC

Open Standard for Smart Grid Implementation

G3-PLC technology is a standards-based powerline communications specification promoting interoperability in smart grid implementations worldwide.
Key Features
Promotes Interoperability
  • 10kHz to 490kHz operation complies with FCC, CENELEC, and ARIB
  • G3 Alliance G3-PLC specification
  • Coexists with IEC 61334 and IEEE® P1901.2
  • G.9955 G3 PHY annex and G.9956 G3 MAC annex
Reduces Infrastructure Costs
  • Transmission over 6km on medium voltage lines means fewer repeaters
  • Communication across transformers allows fewer data concentrators
Built-In Robustness
  • OFDM-based PHY ensures robust operation
  • IEEE 802.15.4-based MAC layer is well suited to lower data rates
  • Robust mode overcomes noisy channel conditions
  • Two layers of forward error correction
Cyber Security
  • 6LoWPAN adaptation layer supports IPv6 packets
  • Fast AES-128 cryptographic engine
Intelligent Communication Mechanisms
  • Adaptive tone mapping maximizes bandwidth utilization
  • Channel estimation optimizes modulation between neighboring nodes
  • Mesh routing protocol selects best path between remote nodes
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Documentation
The Electricité Réseau Distribution France (ERDF) documentation is posted with their permission. The G3-PLC results in the ERDF report above are labeled "PLC OFDM 36 Carrier."
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