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Transformer system for power line communications

US5770996A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 1996
Grant dateJun 23, 1998
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B2203/5491
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A transformer system couples a control panel with a power line to support two-way communications over the power line. A first transformer steps-down the power line voltage, supplying power to the control panel. A second transformer and associated capacitors provide a low impedance path at the communication signal frequencies and a high impedance path at the power frequency.

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