Broadband Powerline Communications News
September 2005

Free firmware update offers new functions and higher data rates

Aachen, September 28, 2005 - The new firmware version 1.5 from devolo significantly improves the functionality and data rates of MicroLink dLAN Highspeed adapters. This new firmware improves data rates under difficult conditions, increases throughput with an improved error correction, and enables the use of the Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP).

BEER-SHEVA, Israel & OSAKA, Japan - Hitachi Air Conditioning Systems Ltd., a leading supplier of air conditioning solutions, has launched a series of new PLC (Power Line Communication) enabled A/C products. These products, now available in the Japanese market, are based on Yitran's IT800 high-performance narrowband PLC chip, enabling monitoring and control of air conditioners over the existing electrical wires.

New firmware for the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router makes a reality of IP telephony and PC networking over the 230-V household power circuit.

Aachen, September 8, 2005 - The specialists in communications solutions devolo AG based in Aachen, Germany, now helps their customers to use their home's power circuit for low-cost IP telephony. The latest recently approved firmware release supports IP voice-packet routing by the MicroLink dLAN ADSL Modem Router and the MicroLink ADSL Modem Router.

Plexeon Logistics, Amperion, Inc. and Broadband Energy Networks today announced a BPL Solutions Package that offers Utilities a comprehensive way to deploy a Broadband over Power Line infrastructure. The Basic Package Offering includes BPL network elements, project management, engineering, training, RF and performance testing, a set of enabled utility applications, network monitoring, analyses, and final Pilot reports.

Beer-Sheva ISRAEL - September 2005 - Yitran Communications, a leading supplier of Power Line Communication (PLC) integrated circuits and systems, has announced that its IT800 high-performance narrowband PLC modem chip was selected as baseline technology for the home automation and control standard issued by the Japanese ECHONET consortium. Yitran's IT800 chip is now officially added to the ECHONET protocol specification, enabling implementation of the standard using the existing electrical wires in the home and eliminating the need for dedicated communication infrastructure.