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Powerline Communication

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To Transmit Additionally Information

Powerline Communication (PLC) solutions do offer a good possibility to use all kind of available wiring infrastructure to transmit additionally information over it without having to install new cables, even so the original use of the cabling was different.

By using PLC on existing wiring Ethernet packets with high data rates for example can be distributed and transmitted over the mains installation in the house. Sensor data, metering data from power, energy, gas, water meters and e.g. control information can be collected and distributed. Telephone and bell wires can be used to implement IP based door phone communication or access control systems like finger print readers and face recognition systems. In addition, the usually existing coax cable TV installation in the house can be enhanced to become a data bus by using PLC, also known as Ethernet-over-Coax (EoC) technology.

In the area of Powerline Communication CODICO offers integrated circuits and modules as well as development tools.

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Powerline Communication for E-Mobility and Other Applications

During the past years, the use of PLC as communication technology has increased rapidly in the area of eMobility, means for communication between electro vehicle (EV) and their charging station (EVSE). There the international standards and standards ISO/IEC 15118, DIN 70121 and SAE J2847/2 define the use of HomePlug Green Phy, be it for control of the charge process itself as well as for information exchange between electro vehicle and the utility for identification and billing of the electricity purchase for the charge on public charging stations.

Further applications of PLC are in the area of Smart Metering, means the remote and automated meter reading or in the implementation of intelligent power grids - called Smart Grids - whereas the communication usually takes place on the power network itself. Powerline Communication is as well qualified for every conceivable industrial application, be it for additional communication over the onboard power network of vehicles and vessels, the communication between wagons in trains via the tow coupling, communication via slip rings or sliding contacts. The applications of Powerline Communication on existing cable infrastructure are practically unlimited.

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8DEVICES

8DEVICES was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania. It is a private holding company with now more than 110 employees. 8DEVICES focuses on the development and production of module solutions for Wi-Fi applications. Since 2016, they have been an official ADC (Authorized Design Center) partner of QUALCOMM with the license and experience to provide in-depth technical support for custom designs. In addition to Wi-Fi, 8DEVICES has also been offering PLC module solutions since 2022, all of which are also based on QUALCOMM technology.

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DEVOLO

DEVOLO enables smart connectivity and inspires businesses as well as consumers to embrace the opportunities of our digital world. The main business area is solutions based on Powerline Communications (PLC), which use existing wiring for data transmission.

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INSYS icom

INSYS icom develops routers, gateways and managed services "Made in Germany" for secure industrial data communication, networking and smart charging of electric vehicles with passion. NSYS thus supports enthusiastic customers in realizing their digitization and IoT projects profitably.

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QUALCOMM

QUALCOMM is a fabless semiconductor company, headquartered in San Diego, California and a global leader in cellular and wireless communications for the consumer, automotive and industrial markets. CODICO has been working with Qualcomm for over 20 years and we are now their largest distributor in Europe. Our long standing partnership with Qualcomm means we can offer our customers access to the entire portfolio of leading edge technologies including their latest SoC platforms with market leading 5G, AI, XR technologies.

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SEVENSTAX

SEVENSTAX is a software specialist with a wide range of protocol stack implementations, specifically designed for the use in embedded systems. All embedded software products are developed in-house based on the SEVENSTAX quality criteria.

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Subcategories of Powerline Communication

Communication according to ISO/IEC 15118/ DIN 70121/ SAE J2847/2, configured for EVSE side


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Communication according to ISO/IEC 15118/ DIN 70121/ SAE J2847/2, configured for PEV side


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Communication according to ISO/IEC 15118/ DIN 70121/ SAE J2847/2, configured for home control


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