Voice over Powerline

By: Theo Manuel Balonzo Angelo Britanico Joseph Buenafe Jerome Canet Jose Eliseo Mateo

Preview of the Problem

Creating new connection is time consuming and expensive
Powerline Communication (PLC) is a system for carrying data for electric power transmission Power lines can be used as the transmission medium in voice communication

Significance of the Study

Landline is a form of transmission in telephone communication
Maximize the functions of a transmission line by using it for voice communication Lessen the cost and eliminate the messy wirings for new communication

Objectives of the Study

Construct a modem that allows voice to pass through in a power line
Maximize the use of power lines by allowing communication through them Lessen visible wirings inside a building

Scope and Delimitation

Limited to voice communication thru power line
Use existing power lines inside a building

Only modems will be developed by the researchers for proper voice communication thru power lines
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex (OFDM) will be used for multi frequency transmission

Scope and Delimitation

The modem will use the frequency range from 10kHz to 490kHz
Optimal transmission of voice signal will only be achieved when there are no power interruption The researchers will be liable for the safety of the user of the technology The project will be limited to one on one telephone conversation only

Review of Related Literature and Studies

Major George Squier
demonstrated the transmission of multiple telephone channels

became the inspiration to develop and use power lines as transmission for voice data

Review of Related Literature and Studies

Japan and America Applies Powerline Communication

Review of Related Literature and Studies

OFDM
modulation technique used for multi-carrier transmission most favorable for PLC channel

PLC Channel
There are 3 distortion factors:
Attenuation Multipath Effect Noise

Review of Related Literature and Studies

Powerline Noise
Background Noise Narrowband Noise Impulsive Noise
Periodic Impulsive Noise Aperiodic Impulsive Noise

Review of Related Literature and Studies

Telephone
telecommunication device that transmits and receives sounds Telephone Ringing a phone rings when its network indicates an incoming call and the phone thus alerts the user

the call signal can be an electric

Process Construction
Data Gathering Research Work Proposal Paper

Simulation

Components Canvassing

Research and Circuit Design

Layout and etching

Assembling

Testing and Evaluation

Program Flow Chart

Physical Setup
Modem Modem

Power line

Telephone

Telephone

Physical Setup
Telephone Modem
Analog to digital converter Digital to analog converter Line Drivers Line Coupler MAX2990 MAX2991

Cost Breakdown
Description MAX2991 MAX2990 MAX2990EVKITA# Analog to Digital Converter Digital to Analog Converter Telephone AC Adapter Casing Miscellaneous Total Quantity 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 n/a Unit Price Php. Amount 300.00 Php. 400.00 800.00 800.00 200.00 200.00 500.00 n/a Php.

600.00 800.00 1600.00 1600.00

400.00 400.00 1000.00 3000.00 9400.00+