What is the status of HomePlug BPL?
All HomePlug specifications go through a series of stages: • Define Market Requirements Document (MRD) • Distribute Request for Proposal (RFP) to technology proponents • Evaluate proposals • Select technologies • Release internal Draft Specification • Release Final Specification HomePlug BPL is currently in stage 1. The Alliance is actively seeking participation in the development of the MRD from utilities, ISPs, network operators and other interested parties. Top Q: Will HomePlug BPL develop a specification for medium-voltage (MV) lines, low-voltage (LV) lines or both? What will the specification cover? Will it address MAC and PHY only, or will it cover things such as coupling and element management? A: In general, it is expected that the scope of the BPL specification will cover MAC, PHY, relevant components of coupling and AFE, and element management, but will not cover items such as physical implementations of coupling devices or safety issues associated with installation procedure
