Smart-meter chipset now integrates both RF and PLC communication

Already widely used in smart electricity meters, STMicroelectronic's ST8500 powerline communication (PLC) chipset now enables smart meters to communicate through existing power cables or radio frequency (RF) waves, combining the strengths of both types of connection. Where power lines may be too noisy for PLC, or where local regulations dictate, equipment makers can now implement wireless […] The post Smart-meter chipset now integrates both RF and PLC communication appeared first on Electrical...