IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq:MSCC), a leading manufacturer of high performance analog mixed signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors, announced today that it is demonstrating the first Power over Ethernet midspan unit designed with Power-Line Communication (PLC) capability at the CES show in Las Vegas.
Designated the PD-7001G/PLC, Microsemi's new 1-port PowerDsine(r) high power midspan was developed together with Panasonic's HD-PLC technology to enable high power devices such as WLAN Access Points, IP and PTZ security cameras, VoIP and video phones, WiMAX and Thin Clients to connect on a PLC network.
The new prototype is being demonstrated in South Hall 1 of the CES show, January 7-10, as part of the HD-PLC Alliance Booth #21550.
"Combining PLC and Power-over-Ethernet allows the most simple and cost-effective Ethernet-based device installation, when deploying a PLC network," said Amit Gilboa, Product Line Manager of Microsemi's PowerDsine PoE Systems. "This is a true complementary solution to Ethernet networks -- Ethernet being used when bringing-up new infrastructure and PLC being used on existing infrastructure. In both cases, PoE is the best solution for attaching end terminals," he added.
"We have been noticing Power over Ethernet technology market growth through our PoE-powered device business in network cameras and IP-telephones," said Eiji Kobayashi, Chairman of HD-PLC Alliance. Combining PLC and PoE capabilities with Microsemi's leading PowerDsine devices is exciting because it allows PoE-powered devices to have more flexibility for installations and applications," he said.
By using PoE, the network user eliminates the power-supply and power cables to end devices, eliminating the cost needed to install additional AC outlets while using a safe low voltage (up to 57v) supply to the end devices.
For more information on Microsemi's PowerDsine PoE products, visit: http://www.microsemi.com/powerdsine, or contact agilboa@microsemi.com.
About Power over Ethernet Technology
PoE is a technology for wired Ethernet, the most widely installed local area network technology in use today. PoE allows the electrical power necessary for the operation of each end-device to be carried by data cables, rather than by separate power cords. It minimizes the number of wires used to install the network, resulting in lower cost, less downtime, easier maintenance and greater installation flexibility. The technology was pioneered by PowerDsine, a founding member of the IEEE 802.3af Task Force. The company was acquired by Microsemi Corporation in January 2007 and is now part of Microsemi's Analog Mixed Signal Group.
About Microsemi Corporation
Microsemi Corporation, with corporate headquarters in Irvine, California, is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of high performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors. The company's semiconductors manage and control or regulate power, protect against transient voltage spikes and transmit, receive and amplify signals.
Microsemi's products include individual components as well as integrated circuit solutions that enhance customer designs by improving performance and reliability, battery optimization, reducing size or protecting circuits. The principal markets the company serves include implanted medical, defense/aerospace and satellite, notebook computers, monitors and LCD TVs, automotive and mobile connectivity applications. More information may be obtained by contacting the company directly or by visiting its website at http://www.microsemi.com.
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