(Taipei, April 14, 2009) With Computex 2009 fast approaching,
video/audio solution provider AverLogic Technologies is gearing
up to showcase an exciting H.264 HD A/V streaming over
power-line product along with other power-line streaming
solutions including Audio Streaming and an IP Network Camera.
These demonstrations will give visitors a chance to witness the
latest technology used to employ existing home power lines to
transmit video and audio. “For piping video/audio throughout
your home, PLC (Power Line Communications) offers many
advantages compared to wireless”, says Averlogic CEO Kyle Chang.
These advantages include farther transmission distances, more
security and less noise. Another alternative is portable Video
CE devices but, of course, they are often burdened with heavy
batteries and are cumbersome to transport from room to room.
That is why Averlogic chooses PLC as the best choice for
streaming HD video throughout the home.
HD streaming over existing power lines – No extra wiring
necessary
Power is a basic requirement for any home Video/Audio CE device;
these devices, whether video sources or video displays, must be
located near power outlets. Since most rooms are equipped with
outlets, it makes sense to employ existing power lines for
streaming HD video from source to display, throughout your
entire home; no need for hassling with extra wiring. Aside from
the convenience and cost savings, not many realize that
interference in power lines are actually less than current
wireless solutions, especially those using 2.4 GHz band for
wireless applications. Additionally, Power-line transmission
(compared to wireless) also covers more distance (300m vs 100m,
1-4 floors vs. 1-2 floors); is not limited by wall/structure
interference; and is less prone to security breaks.
Averlogic’s H.264
HDMI 1080p HD A/V Streaming over Power-line
module consists of a transmitter (TX) and a receiver (RX). It
allows H.264-compressed HD (up to 1920x1080 at frame rates of
24p or 60i) video and audio digital signals to stream from your
A/V equipment (e.g. Blu-ray Disc™ player, video game console
like PS3, HD DVD or STB) to any compatible HDTV. The combination
of H.264 CODEC, Media Network Controller, and PLC technologies
make the video and audio content stream smoothly (data size up
to 20Mbps) and for long distances (from 1st to 3rd
floor with RC or SRC construction). One transmitter in the
living room can deliver signals to 3 receivers in 3 different
rooms. The receiver module allows manufacturers easy integration
into an HDTV design via HDMI™ interface and it avoids the
hassles of wiring between your A/V transmitter and receiver
equipments. It basically supports 5 sources (HDMI x 3 + YPbPr x
1 + CVBS x 1), which can all be controlled by the
Transmitter-included remote at the Receiver side.
Other Audio/Video Streaming Solutions over Power-Lines
Averlogic will also demonstrate its “Streaming iPod & 192 kHz
Audio over Power-line” solution and a wall-mounted audio sender
and receiver product. These reference designs allow
CD/DVD-quality digital audio to be piped (transmitted) from an
audio source (e.g. iPod or CD player) over existing power lines
to any location in your home that has a power outlet, indoors or
outdoors.
Averlogic will also demonstrate its “IP Network Camera over
Power-line” product, which is a stand alone camera (no PC
needed), whose video/audio can be accessed throughout your home
using existing power-lines or anywhere in the world using the
LAN.
Averlogic Booth Information – Computex 2009:
Date: June 2nd ~ 6th, 2009
Location: TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall, Upper Level (Floor 4),
System Product Area
Booth No.: L1301a & L1303a
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About AverLogic Technologies, Corp.
Established in 1996, AverLogic Technologies is a fabless
semiconductor company headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan with R&D
centers and branch offices in Hsinchu, Taiwan; San Jose, USA;
and Shenzhen, China. The company specializes in high-performance
application-specific video solutions. Current products include
Video Frame Buffer ICs (FIFO), LCD/DTV Display Controller ICs &
SOCs, Video Decoders & ADC ICs, Video Conversion ICs, Video
Surveillance Controller ICs, MPEG-4 A/V Encoders, and Multimedia
Network Controller ICs. In recent years, the company has also
developed system solutions, such as Network Video Servers,
H.264/MPEG-4 IP Cameras, and H.264 Full HD A/V Streaming over
Powerline Products. AverLogic has been publicly listed on the
Taiwan OTC Stock Exchange Market since 2002 (TOSE: 6198). You
can visit
www.averlogic.com
for additional information and product offerings.
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