AFE031: AFE031 PLC communication distance

Hi Yunjing,

May I know how long distance that our AFE031 PLC device can support? 

This is a difficult question to answer. There are many variables that may affect the communication distance, such as powerline IR losses, coupling losses, Tx/Rx signal amplitudes, powerline signal quality, industrial/residential powerline, ine attenuation etc.. What application are you referring to? Is this for solar panel PV to DC/AC Inverter application (solar farm application)?

What is the required transmitted distance for your application? In the lab, we tested up to 1000 ft, and transceiver signals may go even longer (1.6km or more).  In addition, an application may add Tx/Rx repeater to improve the PLC communication distance, if an application is required to communicate further. Please share the application requirements with me and we can discuss it in details, 

Best,

Raymond