Intellon Unveils World's First HomePlug(R) AV Integrated Circuit; First No New Wires(R) IC based on Global HomePlug AV Specification Ushers in a New Era of Home Entertainment Networking.OCALA, Fla. -- Intellon Corporation, the global leader in HomePlug-compatible integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. (ICs) for home networking, networked entertainment and broadband over powerline (BPL See broadband over power lines. ) applications, today announced the world's first integrated circuit integrated circuit (IC), electronic circuit built on a semiconductor substrate, usually one of single-crystal silicon. The circuit, often called a chip, is packaged in a hermetically sealed case or a nonhermetic plastic capsule, with leads extending from it for (IC) based on the new 200Mbps HomePlug AV See HomePlug. specification. Designated the INT6000, the new IC will enable multiple high-definition video This article is about high-definition video technology. For television systems, see High-definition television. For the tape format, see HDV. For compression and prerecorded media, see High-definition pre-recorded media and compression. streams to be distributed over existing home powerlines, coaxial cable or other wiring with whole-house coverage, low latency Low latency allows human-unnoticeable delays between an input being processed and the corresponding output providing real time characteristics. This can be especially important for internet connections utilizing services such as online gaming and VOIP - VOIP is not as important as and robust Quality of Service (QoS). The INT6000 represents the latest generation of standards-based powerline communications ICs introduced by Intellon. The company leads the market in sales of HomePlug ICs, with over three million HomePlug 1.0 and HomePlug 1.0 with Turbo ICs in use on six continents. "Intellon is poised for exceptional growth by virtue of their leadership position in the HomePlug enablement marketplace," said Joyce Putscher, principal analyst residential connectivity, In-Stat. "This announcement confirms their continued innovation in a market that by all measures will expand rapidly and in multiple directions." Intellon's INT6000 provides an ideal solution for distributing entertainment content over existing wiring in the digital home. With a 200 Mbps PHY See physical layer and physical. bandwidth, robust QoS and the ability to operate over powerline and coax networks, the INT6000 provides reliable, cost-effective whole house coverage with more installation flexibility, ease of use and network ubiquity than any other home networking technology. The INT6000 includes built-in 128-bit AES encryption and is compatible with products based on the HomePlug 1.0 powerline communications specification, including Intellon's HomePlug 1.0 and 1.0 with Turbo ICs. The INT6000 is based on the worldwide HomePlug AV specification approved by the HomePlug Powerline Alliance HomePlug is an industry trade group for power line communication. This organization of about 50 companies defines power line communication specifications. HomePlug 1.0 and AV are the two versions of the specification for home networking technology that connects devices to each earlier this year. The specification was created by an international group of companies from Asia, Europe and North America. Intellon was a major contributor to the specification. This standards-based, multi-vendor approach assures customers they will have the benefits of continuous innovation, cost-effective, inter-operable solutions and multiple sources of supply. The sponsor members of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance include Comcast, Earthlink, Linksys (a division of Cisco), General Electric, Intel, Motorola, RadioShack, Sharp and Sony. "The INT6000 will change the way people distribute entertainment content in their homes," said Charlie Harris, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Intellon Corporation. "With the INT6000, any consumer electronics product, PC, broadband modem, set top box, personal video recorder See DVR. or flat-screen display can share robust high definition video and audio by simply plugging the product into a convenient electrical outlet. Intellon is proud to continue its global leadership in powerline communications by being the first company to introduce an IC based on the widely-anticipated HomePlug AV specification." Intellon's market-proven HomePlug 1.0 and 1.0 with Turbo ICs are being used in a wide range of consumer and commercial applications, including broadband sharing and extension, whole-house distribution of audio, standard definition video and IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) Also called "TV over IP," IPTV delivers scheduled TV programs and video-on-demand (VOD) via the IP protocol and digital streaming techniques used to watch video on the Internet. . The INT6000 will expand these capabilities to higher bandwidth applications such as high definition video. Intellon will demonstrate its INT6000 IC at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 4 - 6, 2006 at Booth 31850, Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. . Sample INT6000 ICs and enablement tools will be available to customers during the first quarter of 2006. Initial consumer products using the INT6000 IC are expected during the second quarter of 2006. The INT6000 IC will be submitted for HomePlug certification following HomePlug's completion of the certification and interoperability standards for HomePlug AV. About Intellon Corporation Intellon is the world leader in powerline communications, providing HomePlug(R) compliant and other powerline integrated circuits for home networking, networked entertainment, BPL access and commercial applications. Intellon created and patented the baseline technology for HomePlug 1.0, and is a major contributor to the baseline technology for the new 200-Mbps HomePlug AV powerline standard. With over three million HomePlug ICs sold, Intellon holds the dominant market share of the rapidly growing HomePlug market. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Ocala, Florida, with offices in San Jose and Toronto. For additional information, visit www.intellon.com. Intellon and No New Wires are registered trademarks of Intellon Corporation. HomePlug is a registered trademark of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. |
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