Using OFDM and Noise-Resistant Modulation

Overview of AFE032 analog front end for powerline communication in smart grid metering: OFDM transmitter, 21 Vpp/1.5 A amplifier, filters for regulatory compliance.

Features and Design of the MAX11046 ADC

MAX11046 8-channel 16-bit ADC delivers simultaneous-sampling, high-impedance bipolar inputs and single-supply 16-bit performance meeting IEC 62053 class 0.2 accuracy.

Advantages and Roles of Solar Photovoltaic Power

Analysis of solar photovoltaic advantages, deployment potential and market context in China, covering technical benefits, local generation and photovoltaic capacity growth.

PLC for Rural Smart Grid Communications

Power-line communication (PLC) for rural smart grid deployments: device architectures, regional frequency bands, noise-resistant modulation (OFDM, S-FSK), and development kits.

Using Wireless Home Area Networks for the Smart Grid

Overview of ZigBee in home energy HANs: Smart Energy Profile adoption, vendor chipsets and reference gateway platforms, plus interoperability with Bluetooth and powerline.

MAX2991 Integrated AFE: Features and Applications

MAX2991 analog front end for power-line communication (PLC): integrated Tx/Rx with 10-bit DAC/ADC, two-stage AGC, and programmable filters for 10-490 kHz standards support.

How Solar Power Works and Its Role in Poverty Alleviation

Overview of photovoltaic (PV) power systems and how PV plants support poverty alleviation by providing reliable electricity, local jobs, and low environmental impact.

Monitoring and Inspection Methods for Smart Power Grids

Rail-based inspection robot systems for indoor substation monitoring, covering detection modules, mobility, thermal imaging, sensor data fusion and condition-based maintenance.

Smart Grid Design Using MCU Series

Design guide for grid-tied microinverter and microgrid integration using TI C2000 MCUs and CC3200 wireless SoC, covering MPPT, inverter control, and cloud telemetry

Combining Wired and Wireless for Grid Interoperability

Overview of grid interoperability and transition strategies integrating legacy RS?485 wired systems with modern Ethernet and wireless technologies using TI reference designs.

Why switches matter in smart grid applications

Technical overview of switch selection and types for smart grid devices, covering reliability, sealing, contact materials, and KSC/E/7000 series options.

Integrating Large-Scale EVs with Future Smart Grids

Review of large-scale EV integration with smart grids and wireless charging, focusing on vehicle-to-grid scheduling, optimization methods, and charging standards.

Microchip dsPIC33F Features and PLM Solution

Overview of dsPIC33F microcontroller features and the BPSK 6 kbps power-line modem (PLM) PICtail Plus daughtercard, including peripherals, ADC/PWM, schematics and BOM.

MPC8308 Processor Features and Wireless Design

Technical overview of the Freescale MPC8308 PowerQUICC II Pro processor and MPC8308-RDB reference design, detailing e300 core, interfaces, DDR2, PCIe, Ethernet and BSP.