I am a third year EE student who has to do a final year project. I am thinking of doing a project on the above topic. The idea is to use power line communication to control devices (home or factory appliances) and for data acquisition.
The problem is I have no previous knowledge on this regard. Can someone help point me in the right direction and tell me where to start.
"Make sure that the learning experience does not include one from the AC mains!"
I second that. That is why one should read very carefully the datasheet and follow all the recommendations.
In particular, make sure that you employ "Y" rated capacitors. They are a little more expensive, but could save you from a nasty shock and/or prevent whatever equipment that is connected to your transceiver from frying.