What is Power Line Communication (PLC) and How it works?

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The power line communication technology allows data transfer over present power cables. As compared to other methods use of the power line as a communication medium is a cost-effective way as it uses a current infrastructure, and wires subsist to every household associated with the power line network. The potential implementation of power line communication, with the primary importance of Internet access, is being adopted in nations. Moreover, the increasing demand for smart grids coupled with extensive use of power line communications is one of the major factors boosting the growth of the power line communication market.

Faster data transfer rate, increase in demand for higher efficiency, increasing demand for broadband power line communication devices are some of the key factors driving the growth of the power line communication market. However, the harsh environment of the power lines, noise, and increase in centralized risk factors due to the dependency of the user for data and power over the same line are some of the major factors restraining the growth of the power line communication market. Active government initiatives to encourage power line communication and smart grids utilizing power line communication are expected to boost the growth of the market.

The global Power line communication market is segmented on the basis of type, solution, component, applications. On the basis of type, the market is segmented as narrowband PLC, broadband PLC. On the basis of solutions, the market is segmented as PLC over AC lines, PLC over DC lines. On the basis of component, the market is segmented as coupling capacitor, line trap unit, transmitters and receivers, line tuners, others. On the basis of applications, the market is segmented as commercial, residential, automotive, oil and gas, telecommunication, power distribution, healthcare.

The List of Companies

1. Maxim Integrated, Inc.
2. Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
3. Atmel Corporation
4. Echelon Corporation
5. Enverv, Inc.
6. Semtech Corporation
7. Sigma Designs, Inc.
8. Rational Network
9. Setel Limited
10. Marvell International Ltd.

Source: The Insight Partners