Data Protection for Smart Metering Applications

The automated meter reading (AMR) market is projected to grow by double digits over the next several years as consumers upgrade from traditional electromechanical meters to grid-connected smart meters. Today’s sophisticated smart meters use the latest integrated circuit (IC) technology to accurately measure and report the amount of power consumed. Although smart meters are more sophisticated than electromechanical power meters, a primary concern in smart meter design is measurement data integrity, which can directly impact the utility provider’s billing revenue. System reliability is