3rd Mar 09
Freescale partnering with arivus
to develop automated meter reading through power-line
Freescale Semiconductor and arivus GmbH (partner of iAd
GmbH) are joining hands to develop advanced orthogonal frequency-division
multiplexing (OFDM) power line communications (PLC) modem
solutions.
These next-generation PLC solutions target a wide range
of building control applications, such as automated meter
reading (AMR) and energy management and lighting for the
European Union and global deployment. This technology will
be de demonstrated at Freescale's Booth #335, Hall 9, at
Embedded World.
Freescale and arivus GmbH plan to work together to support
open standards for power line modem communications to support
metering and building connectivity.
"DLC communications is much more than only the single
chipset. In addition to silicon, you have to focus on essential
solutions within the communication system software,"
said Karsten Pott, managing director of arivus. "Only
a sound handshake between hardware and software results
in high performing availability, for example, with re-routing
and transmitted data rates. Together with Freescale, we
see plenty of opportunities for improved offerings to the
smart grid market."
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