Association shares chipmaking expertise

SiConnect is the first powerline communications chipmaker to join the UK National Microelectronics Institute.

SiConnect has joined the National Microelectronics Institute (NMI), the trade association representing the semiconductor industry in the UK and Ireland.

SiConnect becomes the first powerline communications chipmaker to join the NMI's membership of more than 100 companies.

SiConnect VP Operations Andy Heaton said: "Joining the NMI provides us with the opportunity to exchange ideas with and learn from fellow fabless companies, many of whom have grown to become world leaders".

"From our own niche we have amassed a great deal of experience and knowledge and having a platform to share it with others can only benefit UK electronics as a whole".

"SiConnect provides a great illustration of the strength of the UK fabless sector".

"We've some real innovators here operating at the cutting edge of technology and we're pleased to welcome SiConnect into the NMI fold".

"We look forward to SiConnect's participation in the institute's activities and networking seminars in the year's ahead", said NMI Marketing Manager, John Moor.

Founded in 2004, SiConnect has become a leader in the development of powerline communications technology for in-home applications such as triple play networks and home theatre.

The company's POEM technology has set new benchmarks for quality of service, coverage and noise immunity.

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