IEEE Nudges 1901 Standard Toward Final Approval
Renew Grid, Wednesday 06 January 2010 - 11:33:17
The HomePlug Powerline Alliance says the IEEE, following a comment period and the attainment of consensus on technical content, has approved and published the 1901 draft standard for powerline communications (PLC). The draft standard covers both Medium Access Control and Physical Layer and is targeted to network applications such as the smart grid.
"The publication of the IEEE 1901 draft standard is an extraordinary step for the powerline communications industry," says Rob Ranck, president of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance. "The first PLC standard from the world's premier standards body for network technologies is now available to implementers and manufacturers. Publication effectively means that the draft is considered stable, and no significant changes are anticipated prior to final publication."
The draft standard was developed using HomePlug AV as the baseline technology. The new HomePlug Green PHY specification, which is currently being developed by HomePlug members to provide a low-power smart grid standard, is scheduled to be completed by the end of the first quarter.
SOURCE: HomePlug Powerline Alliance
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Renew Grid, Wednesday 06 January 2010 - 11:33:17
The HomePlug Powerline Alliance says the IEEE, following a comment period and the attainment of consensus on technical content, has approved and published the 1901 draft standard for powerline communications (PLC). The draft standard covers both Medium Access Control and Physical Layer and is targeted to network applications such as the smart grid.
"The publication of the IEEE 1901 draft standard is an extraordinary step for the powerline communications industry," says Rob Ranck, president of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance. "The first PLC standard from the world's premier standards body for network technologies is now available to implementers and manufacturers. Publication effectively means that the draft is considered stable, and no significant changes are anticipated prior to final publication."
The draft standard was developed using HomePlug AV as the baseline technology. The new HomePlug Green PHY specification, which is currently being developed by HomePlug members to provide a low-power smart grid standard, is scheduled to be completed by the end of the first quarter.
SOURCE: HomePlug Powerline Alliance
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