Analysis of emerging technology for DC-enabled smart homes
- Resource Type
- Conference
- Authors
- Brissette, Alexander; Carr, Joseph; Cui, Tao; Xu, Jing; Qi, Lisa
- Source
- 2015 IEEE First International Conference on DC Microgrids (ICDCM) DC Microgrids (ICDCM), 2015 IEEE First International Conference on. :171-174 Jun, 2015
- Subject
- Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies
Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
General Topics for Engineers
Power, Energy and Industry Applications
Transportation
Topology
IEEE 802.3 Standards
EPON
Smart homes
AC motors
DC grids
home automation
smart homes
DC protection
- Language
The parallel growth of intelligent home automation and small-scale DC distribution has presented new opportunities to improve the functionality and performance of residential spaces. A “smart home” of the future will feature advancements in two essential layers of the house infrastructure: the power distribution layer and the information technology (IT) layer. This paper will discuss implementations of these two layers and present technologies that can conveniently and safely unite them, reducing expense and accelerating the adoption of smart home concepts.