Power line communication (PLC) is a communication technology that sends data over existing power cables. This technology can send both power and data between PLC nodes in a half-duplex manner.

In most industrial plants, it's not uncommon to have programmable logic controllers (PLCs) from different suppliers, often on the same production line. Each PLC may come with a different communication ...

Power-line communications (PLC) technology is becoming more widely adopted because of its excellent fit with Smart Grid efforts and other home and industry networking applications. But challenges ...

Microchip’s PL360B IC takes advantage of the powerline wired communications medium, which is effective for energy-management and smart-grid connectivity. While networks based on using the ubiquitous ...