IEEE C93.3-2017
Line Carrier Line Traps (30 kHz to 500 kHz)
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C93.3-2017 defines requirements for line carrier line traps used in the 30 kHz to 500 kHz range, a key part of power-line communication and protection schemes. This standard is relevant where communication, networking, and power-system equipment intersect, helping engineers and buyers understand the technical expectations for these devices. By setting a clear reference for design and performance, C93.3-2017 supports more consistent specification, procurement, and testing of line traps in carrier applications.
What is C93.3-2017?
C93.3-2017 is a technical standard for line carrier line traps, which are components installed in power networks to control the passage of carrier-frequency signals while allowing normal power-frequency current to flow. It focuses on devices operating in the 30 kHz to 500 kHz band, where carrier communication systems commonly rely on defined impedance behavior. The standard helps establish expectations for construction, ratings, and performance so the equipment can be evaluated against a consistent requirement set.
Where is C93.3-2017 used?
This standard is used in power transmission and substation environments where line carrier communications support signaling, monitoring, or control functions over energized conductors. It is relevant to engineers working with carrier-frequency coupling equipment, protection systems, and related networked utility infrastructure. C93.3-2017 is also useful in procurement and acceptance testing when line traps must match specified operating bands and system conditions. Its technical context is most closely tied to utility communications and power-system hardware.
Why is C93.3-2017 important?
C93.3-2017 matters because line traps must perform predictably at carrier frequencies while maintaining normal power-system operation. Clear requirements help reduce design ambiguity, support uniform testing, and improve compatibility between communication equipment and line protection components. For specifiers and purchasers, the standard offers a dependable basis for comparing products and confirming that a device is suitable for its intended frequency range. Using C93.3-2017 can also help limit integration risk in critical utility applications.
- Line carrier line traps
- 30 kHz to 500 kHz operating range
- Power-system communication applications
- Design and performance requirements
- Testing and procurement reference
- Publication Date: 2017
- Standard Status: Active
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies; Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Computing and Processing; Power, Energy and Industry Applications
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