MaxLinear, Inc.
Method and system for power line communication coupling and zero cross detector combination

Abstract:

Methods and systems are disclosed for MIMO power line communication signal coupling combined with zero cross detector analog front end and may include a circuit for powerline communication including a coupling circuit and zero cross detector, where both are coupled to an input transformer that receives an alternating current (AC) power signal and radio frequency (RF) signals from line and neutral power lines via input capacitors. The coupling circuit may include a plurality of powerline communication receivers, a that receives a first RF signal via a secondary coil of the input transformer and a second that receives a second RF signal via a center terminal of a capacitor pair coupled to primary coils of the input transformer. The second receiver may comprise a second transformer. A center tap of the second transformer may be coupled to ground via an inductor. A third receiver may generate a third RF signal via the inductor.