The new INT5500CS, an 85-Mbps powerline networking chipset, is fully compliant with the 14-Mbps HomePlug 1.0 specification. It offers the higher bandwidth performance necessary to drive next-generation home entertainment applications such as standard definition video and whole house audio.

The INT5500CS complements the INT51X1 and INT5200 products, which implement the 14-Mbps HomePlug 1.0 specification. The INT5500CS enables additional applications requiring higher bandwidth, including standard definition video distribution, TV over IP (IPTV), DVR networking, and media center PCs. Other applications include whole house audio, the extension and bridging of higher speed wireless technologies such as 802.11x and UWB, and higher data rate broadband sharing based on technologies such as ADSL2 and fiber to the home.

The INT5500CS is the second step in a three-tier product strategy designed to meet the increasing bandwidth needs of the evolving digital home. The new 85-Mbps INT5500CS will be joined next year by a 200-Mbps HomePlugAV-compliant product line, which will enable distribution of multiple high definition video streams over home powerlines.

HomePlug powerline communications is recognized as a key technology in the home networking ecosystem. High reliability, resistance to interference, setup and use simplicity, and strong Quality of Service (QoS) make powerline ideal for real-time entertainment content delivery, particularly whole-house audio and networked video.

The INT5500CS costs approximately $13 in high volumes.

Intellon Corp.
www.intellon.com