  Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs) are being used extensively for electrical
grid monitoring and control. However, their cost prohibits further adoption on
the distribution grid and easy access for educational purposes. This paper
proposes that simple and fundamental functions of a PMU can be achieved using
an energy metering IC and integrated into smart electricity meters, providing a
lower cost and more widely available method of monitoring and control of
distribution grids, and presents a proof-of-concept platform with
aforementioned functionality. The described platform's construction and
flexibility emphasizes its educational capabilities PMUs and electricity meters
as well.
