Signal coupling apparatus for power line communications using a three-phase four-wire power line
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1. A signal coupling apparatus for power line communications using a three-phase four-wire power line, comprising:
- a first signal coupler connected to a first-phase power line;
a second signal coupler connected to a second-phase power line;
a third signal coupler connected to a third-phase power line;
a switching unit selectively connected to the first signal coupler, the second signal coupler, or the third signal coupler; and
a control circuit outputting a switching control signal to electrically connect the switching unit to the first signal coupler, the second signal coupler or the third signal coupler wherein the control circuit determines input impedance based on a signal received from the first signal coupler, the second signal coupler or the third signal coupler through the switching unit, and selects a transmission mode according to the input impedance.
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Abstract
A signal coupling apparatus for power line communications includes an impedance matching transformer and a transmission mode control circuit for high data rate power line communications on a three-phase four-wire distribution line. Therefore, it is possible to improve the efficiency of power line communications, to minimize signal loss, and to construct an optimal high voltage distribution path.
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1. A signal coupling apparatus for power line communications using a three-phase four-wire power line, comprising:
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a first signal coupler connected to a first-phase power line; a second signal coupler connected to a second-phase power line; a third signal coupler connected to a third-phase power line; a switching unit selectively connected to the first signal coupler, the second signal coupler, or the third signal coupler; and a control circuit outputting a switching control signal to electrically connect the switching unit to the first signal coupler, the second signal coupler or the third signal coupler wherein the control circuit determines input impedance based on a signal received from the first signal coupler, the second signal coupler or the third signal coupler through the switching unit, and selects a transmission mode according to the input impedance. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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