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Panasonic to Show Powerline Networking technology at CES

2011-04-01T09:34:00.000-07:00

Panasonic plans to unveil a networking system that can connect an electric car to home devices via electrical wiring at January's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The electric car networking prototype allows people and devices inside the home to check on an electric vehicle while it is being recharged. It will be one of several research developments on show at the HD-PLC Alliance stand in

NRTC lands two new smart grid product offerings

2011-03-30T07:22:00.000-07:00

The National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative, a service organization with rural telco and utility members, this week added two new offerings to the portfolio of smart grid solutions it offers to its members. The new offerings include wireless communications equipment from Sensus that uses licensed frequencies and a next-generation SCADA offering from Efacec, said NRTC Vice President of

Is 2011 The Year of Powerline Networking?

2011-03-28T08:27:00.000-07:00

Having followed the home networking market for over a decade, I’ve gleaned a few lessons along the way: 1. A decade is probably too long to analyze any market, let alone home networking. 2. It’s a market of a thousand turf wars — many of them over now — for physical layers, software protocols and product categories. (Fun piece of home network nostalgia for the day: While Intel no doubt

Interconnected Devices Integral to Smart Grid Success

2011-03-23T09:20:00.001-07:00

At the New Energy Economy conference in London last week, Dr. Uwe Braun, stressed the importance of interconnected devices to the evolution of the smart grid. Dr. Braun, the Senior Vice President of Sales at Power Plus Communications (PPC), provided insight on the latest developments under Germany’s E-Energy Project, a program that links energy-saving technologies with communication systems. PPC

Broadcom® Technology Powers the Hottest Products at International CES 2011

2011-01-04T08:51:00.000-08:00

Latest 3DTV Set-Top Boxes, Internet-connected TVs, Smartphones, Tablets and Other Popular Devices Will Be Showcased at Broadcom's CES Booth Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2011, Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced that it will showcase a variety of new technologies for digital video, wireless and mobile

Liverpool homes to receive broadband via electric power cables

2011-01-03T07:06:00.000-08:00

Around thousand homes in Liverpool City will receive broadband speeds of up to 200Mbps via electric power cables. The innovative broadband technology ‘powerline communications’ (PLC) will enable the consumers to get electricity as well as high speed internet access using the existing electric power network. The Project SmartGrid will soon launch the trial in the new build homes of Plus Dane

Putting the ‘Smart’ into Smart Grid

2010-12-21T07:30:00.000-08:00

With climate change at the top of the political agenda, governments across Europe are introducing radical emission reduction targets. As part of the drive, the UK is moving towards a smart grid model for its energy market. The smart grid is a simple idea: an intelligent power generation and distribution system that automatically balances and controls supply and demand to make maximum use of

Powerline Communications Overview

2010-12-14T07:55:00.001-08:00

Connecting to the Internet is a fact of life for business, government, and most households. The lure of e-commerce, video on demand, and e-mail has brought 60 million people to the Internet. Once they get to the Internet, they find out what it’s really like. That includes long waits for popular sites, substantial waits for secure sites, and horrible video quality over the web. Telephone

HomePlug's smart grid solutions get appliance manufacturers' stamp of approval

2010-12-07T09:23:00.000-08:00

HomePlug Powerline Alliance's influence in the emerging smart grid arena continues to grow as the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) gave its thumbs up for the HomePlug's Green PHY (GP) as a sound protocol for smart grid applications. What's compelling about this designation for the powerline community is that AHAM member's presence is far reaching. To date, AHAM's members

The Case for Powerline Communications

2010-12-06T08:47:00.000-08:00

Smart grid watchers spend a lot of time arguing about ZigBee versus Wi-Fi, or public versus private wireless networks. But what if the answers to these debates lie in the wiring? Power line carrier (PLC) technology (sending data over the same lines that carry electricity) has some nice advantages for communicating over household wiring and along the power lines that make up the grid. In fact, in

HomePlug Powerline Announces Approval and Publication of Its Green PHY Specification for Smart Grid Applications

2010-06-29T06:52:00.000-07:00

The HomePlug Powerline Alliance is an innovator in the field of global powerline network technology. Recently, the company announced the approval and publication of HomePlug Green PHY (HomePlug GP) specification for Smart Grid applications. HomePlug GP is a low power, extremely dependable, cost-effective powerline networking specification. It mainly aims Smart Grid connectivity for home energy

HomePlug® Powerline Alliance’s Green PHY Specification for Smart Grid Applications Published

2010-06-14T13:00:00.000-07:00

- Developed With Input from Major Utilities and Appliance Manufacturers to Meet Smart Grid Requirements - Green PHY Specification-based Products Interoperable with HomePlug AV and IEEE 1901 Portland, Ore. – June 14, 2010 – The HomePlug® Powerline Alliance, the driving force for global powerline network technology, today announced the approval and publication of the HomePlug Green PHY (HomePlug

SPiDCOM Technologies selects Toshiba's 90nm CMOS ASIC platform for HomePlug AV SoC

2010-06-09T08:40:00.000-07:00

SPiDCOM Technologies, the French fabless semiconductor company specializing in integrated circuits and Linux-based software bundles for Multimedia Home Networking, has used Toshiba’s 90nm CMOS ASIC platform, mixed-signal IP and European technical support services to develop its first HomePlug AV system-on-chip (SoC). The SPC3XX family ‘No Limits’ HomePlug AV powerline communications IC provides a

Europe and US take different routes to smart meters

2010-05-25T07:10:00.001-07:00

When it comes to the roll-out of smart meters by power and water utilities it seems that the US and Europe are taking different approaches. According to market analyst IMS Research, in the US it is wireless mesh networks which are most likely to be used for providing sensor communications links. In Europe and Asia it looks like powerline communications will play a bigger part in the roll-out of

Atheros Powerline Technology Delivers Unprecedented Performance

2010-05-20T07:55:00.000-07:00

Atheros (News - Alert) Communications, a provider of innovative technologies for wireless and wired communications, announced it delivered unprecedented performance for its Ethernet-over-Coax, or “EoC,” solution which helps in last mile broadband access. With the help of Atheros’ AR7400 powerline chipset, cable operators can deliver two-way data services like broadband access, interactive TV and

Yitran’s Technology Featured Inside Smart Grid Technologies Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010

2010-05-18T07:44:00.000-07:00

Yitran’s Powerline Communication (PLC) IT700 technology is featured by the Chinese State Grid Corp. in their pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010. The pavilion shows Smart Homes and Smart Buildings as part of the smart grid vision and innovations that will be integrated into China’s future. Yitran’s PLC technology is featured in the smart sockets connected to intelligent home appliances for

Reactions mixed to home mesh networking effort

2010-05-13T06:25:00.000-07:00

Reaction to plans to create a mesh standard for home networks has been mixed. Backers praise the effort as the future of whole home coverage, competitors from the Zigbee Alliance critique it as a late comer, those with who have worked on other wireless mesh standards indicate it won't be easy—and some still haven't heard about it. In late April, an Atheros Communications executive said he was

Netgear Powerline AV 200 Adapter XAV2001 - bridge

2010-05-12T06:18:00.000-07:00

At $80, the Netgear Powerline AV 200 Adapter XAV2001 is about $10 cheaper than the recently reviewed Plaster Network PLN3 adapter. However, the fact that it has only one Ethernet port (as opposed to two in the PLN3's case) makes it less of a good deal if you want to connect two computers at the far corner via the house's electrical wiring. Other than that, the two adapters are very similar in

Getting things together on the smart grid networking front

2010-05-11T06:54:00.000-07:00

Worth noting that the IEEE P1901 Working Group – which is working on global standards for powerline networking – has given the thumbs-up to the current draft of the standard. A final version of the IEEE 1901 powerline networking standard should be available in the third quarter. This is a big victory for the HomePlug Powerline Alliance, because the standard is, in part, based on HomePlug AV.

Plaster Networks PLN3 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter

2010-05-10T07:04:00.000-07:00

The PLN3 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter is the first power-line adapter we've reviewed in a long time (more will be reviewed soon) and like all power-line adapters, it offers a quick way to extend your network via the electrical wiring of your home or apartment building. This is a handy and effective solution for those far corners of your home where your router's wireless signal may be weak or

Europe and US take different routes to smart meters

2010-05-07T07:08:00.001-07:00

Plaster Networks PLN3 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter

2010-05-04T07:21:00.000-07:00

Atheros weaves mesh networking effort - Standard could unite Wi-Fi, powerline chips in home nets

2010-05-03T09:36:00.000-07:00

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Atheros Communications is trying to rally interest in defining a standard for mesh technology in home networks. Such a standard would help the company merge and add value to its Wi-Fi and powerline chips. The IEEE 802.11 group that created the Wi-Fi standard has tried for years to set a standard for mesh networks, so far without success. The problem, in part, has been efforts

DS2 Announces Availability of Wideband Powerline Communications AMI for Future Proof Smart Grid Applications

2010-04-29T09:13:00.000-07:00

DS2 Announces Availability of Wideband Powerline Communications AMI for future proof Smart Grid applications Valencia, SPAIN, 26th April 2010 – DS2, a leading technology innovator and global supplier of high-speed, robust, and scalable powerline silicon, today announced the availability, for the global utility market, of DS2's Wideband PLC Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) silicon and

HomePlug powers onward as connected home play

2010-04-26T08:02:00.000-07:00

In the home networking standards game, the HomePlug Powerline Alliance is sometimes overshadowed by Home Phoneline Networking Alliance and the Multimedia over Coax Alliance, but a closer relationship with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is raising its profile. This week, the IEEE P1901 Working Group passed an initial sponsor ballot that moves the group closer to a likely

Powerline Communications Technology To Be Standardized

2010-04-23T10:58:00.000-07:00

A big shortcoming of powerline adapters is the fact that they tend not to interoperate across vendors. For example, the adapters made by Cisco are unlikely to work with products made by Netgear. This is because the powerline market has been fragmented and does not have a common standard. However, this is about to change. The HomePlug Powerline Alliance announced Tuesday that an initial sponsor

HomePlug Powerline Technology Joins the Global Family of IEEE Standards

2010-04-20T10:46:00.000-07:00

IEEE 1901 Sponsor Ballot approval signifies broad industry support Portland, Ore. – April 20, 2010 – The HomePlug® Powerline Alliance congratulates the IEEE P1901 Working Group on passage of the initial sponsor ballot, paving the way for a global standard for powerline (PLC) networking. The ballot passed with over 80 percent of affirmative votes, which demonstrates the overwhelming industry

Billion Electric Co., Ltd.: Billion launches 2 new HD HomePlug bundles

2010-04-08T09:25:00.000-07:00

Networking expert Billion announces its 2 new HD HomePlug AV200 adapter bundles delivering high speed 200Mbps transfer rates around the home. The new bundles, that use domestic Powerline technology via the copper ring main circuits, also incorporate an energy-saving feature that shuts down the adapters when not in use. Perfect for domestic users, the Billion HomePlug adapters are so simple to

HD Quality Entertainment Design Over Home Electrical Wires

2010-04-08T09:17:00.000-07:00

SPiDCOM Technologies, provider of powerline communication System-on-Chips (SoC), have rolled out the SPR300-AV Pass-Through Reference Design, based on the SPC300 HomePlug AV SoC, embedding an ARM processor. The reference design is a powerline to Ethernet bridge enabling whole-house HD quality entertainment over home electrical wires, with an integrated noise filter to optimize performance and an

HomePlug Powerline Alliance

2010-03-25T08:23:00.001-07:00

NETGEAR, a provider of technologically innovative, branded networking solutions, has announced the addition of two next-generation HomePlug AV-certified powerline kits to its powerline networking solutions. These two powerline kits are the compact Powerline AV 500 Adapter Kit (XAVB5001) and the Powerline AV+ 500

Duke Energy Joins HomePlug Powerline Alliance Board of Directors

2010-03-16T09:50:00.000-07:00

Duke Energy, an electric power company in the United States delivering energy to approximately four million U.S. customers, has joined the HomePlug Powerline Alliance’s Board of Directors. The HomePlug Powerline Alliance, Inc. is a consortium with more than 70 member companies that creates specifications and certification logo programs for using the power lines for reliable home networking and

Topscomm Selects Accent for China Smart Grid Powerline Communication Applications

2010-03-16T07:36:00.000-07:00

Milan, Italy and Qingdao, P.R.C., March 16, 2010 ― Accent S.p.A., a leading fabless SoC provider offering highly differentiated platform-based System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions, and Topscomm, an leading Powerline Communication (PLC) solution supplier, today announced that Accent will provide a highly-integrated SoC device featuring a complete solution for China Smart Grid. The mixed-signal design

Duke Energy Joins HomePlug(R) Powerline Alliance Board of Directors

2010-03-11T08:36:00.000-08:00

Major Utility Upgrades HomePlug Membership to Sponsor Level to Support Smart Grid and HAN Ecosystem EffortsPORTLAND, Ore., Mar 10, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The HomePlug(R) Powerline Alliance, the global driving force for powerline network technology, today announced that Duke Energy has joined the Alliance's board of directors. Duke Energy, one of the largest electric power

New HomePlugs from Aztech

2010-03-10T07:54:00.000-08:00

New HomePlugs from AztechBy SUBASHINI SELVARATNAM PETALING JAYA: AZ-Technology Sdn Bhd has unveiled its latest HomePlug device, the Aztech HL106E, which turns the electrical wiring in your house into a local area network (LAN) for transmitting data. “The HL106E is a plug-and-play gadget that can be used in any part of the house with a wall socket. This sleek gadget is smaller than a size of a

Preparing for IPTV - Ethernet-over Powerline Delivery (1/11/2006)

2006-11-09T07:40:00.000-08:00

By James Ferguson, ZyXEL Communications UKA recent report from Informa Telecoms and Media forecasts the rapid growth of Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) to become the dominant TV technology in 36 million homes by 2011. More immediately, the report forecasts 4.8 million IPTV households by the end of 2006 - nearly double the 2005 figure of 2.5 million. Part of its appeal will be that it can

The FCC Gives Love to Powerline Broadband

2006-11-09T07:38:00.000-08:00

The FCC today slapped the "information service" tag on broadband over powerline (BPL) technology (pdf press release). The move is intended to free the technology from regulation and expedite BPL's ascension as a significant competitor for your broadband dollar. Cable is considered an "information service" (after some legal combat), and DSL was recently reclassified as such by the FCC, also in the

Intellon and Motive Collaborate to Improve Manageability of

2005-11-15T07:30:00.000-08:00

Intellon and Motive Collaborate to Improve Manageability of HomePlug®-Enabled Networks-- New Solutions Will Allow Service Providers to Reduce Installation Costs, Improve Remote Management and Increase Customer Satisfaction --Intellon Corporation, the leading provider of HomePlug-compliant integrated circuits (ICs) for home networking, networked entertainment and connected powerline applications,

PLC Network Solutions Announces Upgrade to Next Generation BPL Devices for Ramada Inn and Conference Centre

2005-10-31T14:46:00.000-08:00

PLC Network Solutions Announces Upgrade to Next Generation BPL Devices for Ramada Inn and Conference CentreTORONTO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 10/31/2005 -- Trimax Corporation, (OTC BB: TMXO) through its wholly owned subsidiary, PLC Network Solutions, today announced that its deployment of Broadband over Powerline (BPL) at the Ramada Inn and Conference Centre in Cornwall, Ontario has been so successful

Examining Developments in Broadband Powerline Communications

2005-06-23T16:24:00.000-07:00

Research and Markets: Examining Developments in Broadband Powerline Communications Keeping in Mind the Competition DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 23, 2005Power line communications (PLC) has evolved into Broadband Powerline Communications (BPL) that has two primary applications - broadband access (BPL-Access) and home networking (BPL-Indoor). The report, "Broadband Powerline

Powerline networking hits 85 Mbps speed

2005-04-08T20:05:00.000-07:00

Powerline networking hits 85 Mbps speedIntellon Corporation and Netgear Inc. have partnered to produce a line of networking hardware and software using Intellon's 85 Mbps technology for powerline networking. Powerline networking uses a home or office's electrical wiring as a network connection, eliminating the need for costly rewiring. Netgear has previously made 14 Mbps powerline network cards.

DS2 Hypes Powerline for IPTV

2005-04-06T17:53:00.000-07:00

DS2 Hypes Powerline for IPTVSTOCKHOLM -- Speaking at the IPTV World Triple Play Forum, Victor Dominguez, DS2's Director of Strategy and Standardization, outlined the reasons why DS2's 200Mbps powerline solution is the only regulatory complaint technology available to transmit high quality digital TV signals around the home. Dominguez was dismissive about claimed alternatives to DS2... "

Broadband over Power Lines Offers Unique Business Models and Niches

2005-04-05T22:30:00.000-07:00

Broadband over Power Lines Offers Unique Business Models and NichesBy John L. Guerra - March, 2005The world knows broadband can be delivered to residential subscribers via DSL or through coaxial cable to a DOCSIS modem. Telecom industry insiders occasionally admit that some people—because they live in remote regions where broadband isn't otherwise available--rely on satellite to get e-mail. Bring

Interact-TV and Asoka Team Up to Provide Simple, Reliable Powerline Networking for Telly Home Entertainment Servers

2005-04-05T22:26:00.000-07:00

Interact-TV and Asoka Team Up to Provide Simple, Reliable Powerline Networking for Telly Home Entertainment ServersWESTMINSTER, Colo., March 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Interact-TV(TM) , a leading developer of home entertainment servers, has joined with Asoka(R) USA Corporation, a leading Powerline Communications technology (PLC) developer and manufacturer, to offer HomePlug(R) certified

Intellon Showcases HomePlug 1.0 and HomePlug AV Applications at The 2005 National Show

2005-04-05T22:24:00.000-07:00

Sunday April 3, 9:00 am ET- World Leader in Powerline Communications Enables Cable Operators to Save Time and Money on Broadband and VoIP Installations and Reliably Distribute Content, Voice and Data with HomePlug-enabled ProductsSAN FRANCISCO, April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Show -- Intellon Corporation, the world leader in powerline communications, today announced that they are showcasing

Intellon Announces Industry Milestone With First HomePlug Deployment for Broadband Installations

2005-04-05T22:15:00.000-07:00

Intellon Announces Industry Milestone With First HomePlug Deployment for Broadband Installations Comcast, the nation's number one broadband provider, becomes the first todeploy HomePlug(R) Ethernet adapters to ease installationsSAN FRANCISCO, April 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Show -- IntellonCorporation today announced that Comcast Cable, a division of ComcastCorporation,

Broadband Powerline Communications: Ready for Take-Off

2005-04-05T21:56:00.001-07:00

DUBLIN, Ireland, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c15045) has announced the addition of Broadband Powerline Communications: Ready for Take-Off to their offering.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH )Power line communications (PLC) has evolved into Broadband Powerline Communications (BPL) that has two primary