In most industrial plants, it's not uncommon to have programmable logic controllers (PLCs) from different suppliers, often on the same production line. Each PLC may come with a different communication ...

Power line communication (PLC) is a communication technology that sends data over existing power cables. This technology can send both power and data between PLC nodes in a half-duplex manner.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 9, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maxim Integrated Products (Nasdaq:MXIM) introduces the MAX2992, an OFDM-based powerline communication (PLC) modem that pairs with the MAX2991 analog ...

The IIoT is at the basis of the so-called Smart Factories, new advanced manufacturing units of the fourth industrial revolution. Smart sensors, super-fast connections, artificial intelligence ...

Microchip’s PL360B IC takes advantage of the powerline wired communications medium, which is effective for energy-management and smart-grid connectivity. While networks based on using the ubiquitous ...