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News Release from: Design of Systems on Silicon | Subject: 200Mbit/s powerline chips
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 20 July 2007
Powerline chips set standard for
Ethernet modem
Buffalo's new powerline Ethernet modem and kit run on DS2's 200Mbit/s powerline chips and comply with the Universal Powerline Association's (UPA) Digital Home Standard.
Networking specialist Buffalo has released a 200Mbit/s UPA-compliant powerline Ethernet modem (PL-UDP-L1) and kit (PL-UDP-L1/S) that enable home users to interlink their home media devices over the house's electrical wiring The products run on DS2's 200Mbit/s powerline chips and comply with the Universal Powerline Association's (UPA) Digital Home Standard
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 16 Mar 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The elegant, desktop solution uses the already-installed AC electricity network and omnipresent wall sockets to connect network-enabled devices on the home network so that HD video, data and music files can be transferred and shared throughout the home.
The solution also provides easy Internet-connectivity to IPTV broadband television services as well as to PS3, Xbox360 and other online gaming platforms.
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Powerline chipset works with Xbox 360 and PS3
Networking chipset delivers simple, reliable broadband connectivity to the digital home by turning any electrical outlet into a high-speed broadband connection.
Hajime Nakai, General Manager of the Buffalo Broadband Solutions Group in Japan, says: "Our UPA-based powerline networking solution is a perfect complement to Buffalo's award winning range of network attached storage (NAS) devices such as the LinkStation home server, allowing instant access anywhere in the home, to valuable stored content such as digital photos, video and documents".
"The PL-UPD-L1 product connects any Ethernet-ready device on the home network, such as a personal computer, high definition TV, digital video recorder or game console, instantly for bandwidth-hungry applications including video streaming".
"The speed and quality of the DS2 200Mbit/s chip ensures perfect flicker-free streaming of HD video files and Internet connectivity for voice and gaming applications with zero latency throughout the home network".
"As consumers continue to add digital applications to their households, the demand for an easy, noncostly and effective way to create inter-connectivity grows", says Jorge Blasco, President and CEO of DS2.
"Buffalo is a leading and highly respected international brand developing practical, cutting-edge and easy-to-use tools for businesses and the home".
"It is an honour for us that Buffalo has selected UPA technology and DS2 chips to launch its high-quality, feature-rich powerline networking products that are affordable and easy-to-use".
The Powerline Ethernet Modem (PL-UDP-L1) and kit (PL-UDP-L1/S) are a high-speed alternative to traditional Ethernet installation that delivers instant connectivity for multi-media networking applications without the inconvenience of drill holes or laying new cabling.
Buffalo's DS2-based Powerline Ethernet Modems will be available from mid-August in retail stores in Japan.
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