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News Release from: Design of Systems on Silicon
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 13 October 2006
Pirelli adds powerline to broadband
portfolio
Pirelli Broadband Solutions has introduced a highly-integrated powerline extender based on DS2s 200Mbit/s powerline chip technology into its portfolio.
Pirelli Broadband Solutions has introduced a highly-integrated powerline extender based on DS2s 200Mbit/s powerline chip technology into its portfolio Pirelli's powerline products use existing electrical wiring to deliver IPTV signals from an access gateway, to one or more TV set top boxes throughout the home
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 16 Mar 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Pirelli's powerline portfolio delivers bandwidth-intensive applications, including HD IPTV, video on demand (VOD), and VoIP via consumer appliances such as a televisions or a PC through the existing electrical power network.
The solution not only extends the reach of the existing broadband network but also allows telecomms operators to offer a self-installing solution that does not require additional wiring.
"We offer proven technology solutions to telecom operators", said Corrado Rocca Senior Vice President, Product Marketing and Development for Pirelli Broadband Solutions.
"Our DS2-based 200Mbit/s powerline product strengthens our end-to-end solution for delivering voice, data and multimedia-based services to telecom operators".
"With this new powerline product Pirelli delivers innovation, value and costs savings to commercial IPTV rollouts".
"As part of the Pirelli group, Pirelli Broadband Solutions brings a solid experience in global telecom markets as a world-class brand with a distinguished history in telecom industries", said Jorge Blasco, CEO of DS2.
"We are delighted that Pirelli has chosen to add products based on our 200Mbit/s technology to their portfolio for telecom operators".
"DS2s powerline products are gaining traction in commercial IPTV roll outs because they not only deliver on performance, coverage and quality of service, they also support multiple video streams thereby providing a scalable service for the future that adds to return on investment for the operator".
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