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News Release from: SiConnect | Subject: PLi050A
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 02 October 2007
Powerline transceiver enables home audio
networks
ST and T Corporation uses SiConnect's single-chip PLi050A audio powerline transceiver.
ST and T Corporation of Taiwan is developing next-generation powerline-communication-based audio equipment for the home using SiConnect's single-chip PLi050A audio powerline transceiver The chip uses SiConnect's patented POEM technology which brings significant benefits to audio product designs
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 6 Dec 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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SiConnect CEO, Chris Wade, comments: "We are delighted to be working with ST and T.
The company's knowledge of the powerline market is second-to-none and we look forward to helping them address new opportunities for interconnecting consumer electronics in the home".
"We are both committed to the rapid deployment of powerline applications in the home and our jointly developed audio powerline products will set new price-performance benchmarks for the sector".
Tony Li, General Manager of ST and T Corporation, adds: "The advantages of SiConnect's POEM technology were clearly recognised during the technology evaluation phase and we look forward to getting the joint development project underway".
"ST and T products have a worldwide reputation for quality, reliability and performance, and it is vital that R and D advances such as this are quickly realised in our products".
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