Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (CY 11.85, +0.07, +0.59%) today introduced the world's first truly programmable solution for data communication over existing power lines. Leveraging the programmable analog and digital resources of Cypress’s PSoC(R) programmable system-on-a-chip architecture, the new Cypress Powerline Communication (PLC) solution integrates multiple functions beyond communication, such as power measurement, system management and LCD Continue reading →
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At the IPTV World Forum, the HomePlug Powerline Alliance, the driving force for global powerline network technology, today celebrated its 10th anniversary by announcing several key milestones. With HomePlug technology continuing to gain momentum for broadband, IPTV and triple-play services, the organization has added nine technology vendors and utility companies to its roster, and is Continue reading →
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 companies in the United States delivering energy to approximately four million U.S. customers, has upgraded their membership to sponsor level, enabling them to Continue reading →
Landis+Gyr announced the release of the Gridstream? PLC (TS2) module for the FOCUS® AX advanced meter. This new module for PLC networks allows utilities to select optional features such as ZigBee® RF to communicate with home area network devices. via Landis+Gyr Announces Commercial Availablity of Gridstream PLC Communications for the FOCUS AX Single Phase Meter Continue reading →
An IEEE working group has released Draft 2.0 of its P1901 broadband over power line standard. Publication of the draft is an indicator that the standard is as good as done, and ready for final publication and implementation. via Smart Grid: IEEE Unveils Draft 2.0 of its BPL Standard.
A San Diego company says it has found a novel way to communicate through electricity lines, allowing it to transmit video to billboards, payment information to gas pumps and data about the operation of an electric grid to power companies without radio waves or additional wires. via Communication via power lines? – SignOnSanDiego.com.
Every once in a while we’re given powerful insights into systems that could be game changers - and while not apparently sexy at the moment, Apple surprises us with a peek at their coming Smart Home Energy Management Dashboard System that packs a punch. Apple’s patent reviews technology related to this system that many simply know as Continue reading →
The dream of home connectivity, for functions such as home automation and smart grids, but without risking aerial hacking and dead spots and without costly and time-consuming drilling additional holes and fishing more wires is becoming closer to reality. via Smart Grid.
At this week's CES show in Las Vegas, powerline communications (PLC) networking advocates got a nice win as the IEEE announced that it has released the P1901 Draft Standard for powerline communications. via CES 2010: IEEE releases powerline communications draft standard – FierceTelecom.
Atheros Communications Inc. has introduced a powerline communications (PLC) system development kit to enable customers to design smart grid products and applications. via Renew Grid: Content / Products & Technology / Atheros Releases Powerline System Development Kit For Smart Grid Products.
In the U.S., powerline communications (PLC) has been largely relegated to rural coops, whose widely scattered customers make radio frequency (RF) networks impractical. But PLC has made strong inroads in Europe and is even starting to show up in North America. But this isn’t your father’s PLC. In fact, most companies deliberately rename their products Continue reading →
Last week, the nation’s third-largest utility, Duke Energy (DUK) filed an application for $200 million in federal stimulus funds to bolster its $1 billion smart grid initiative in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Today the company is announcing that it has found a partner to supply the guts for the project — and it’s not who Continue reading →
Watteco SAS (www.watteco.com), a French System on Chip (SoC) manufacturer of “no new wire” Power Line Communication (PLC) modems for energy efficiency and intelligent home control applications, today announced the establishment of a U.S. sales, marketing and technical support headquarters here to anchor the company’s growing North American business operations and support the launch of Continue reading →
