HomeGrid Forum congratulates member Oledcomm on the first LiFi G.hn launch into space

The world’s first integration of a Light Fidelity (LiFi) module onto a nanosatellite marks a new era for LiFi technology, HomeGrid Forum said today. Speaking after the successful launch of the INSPIRE SAT-7 nanosatellite by SpaceX earlier this month in California, HomeGrid Forum President Livia Rosu discussed how the implementation of the SatelLife® module – developed by Oledcomm and LATMOS (Laboratoire Atmosphères, Observations Spatiales) of France – showcases the benefits LiFi technology can bring to aerospace operations. “We would like to congratulate HomeGrid Forum member Oledcomm on its major breakthrough…

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ReadyLinks joins HomeGrid Forum, bringing cloud-managed networking knowledge for accelerating G.hn Access deployments

Beaverton, April 11, 2023: Industry-leading cloud networking specialists, ReadyLinks, have joined the HomeGrid Forum. They will bring their knowledge and expertise of networking delivery derived from specializing in products that deliver IP and Ethernet-based services into the fast-growing G.hn alliance of system vendors, silicon vendors, enterprise customers, and service providers accelerating broadband deployments. Companies of all sizes – from best-in-world hotels, casinos, and resorts to tier 1 service providers – use ReadyLinks hardware, software and APIs to upgrade networks, simplify deployment, and enhance user experience. With over 1,000 communities being…

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New Industry Research reveals G.hn case studies for Industrial IoT networks

Beaverton, US, 10 March 2023: G.hn technology helps industrial networks overcome traditional digitalization challenges by ensuring reliable connectivity and maintaining the functionality of existing infrastructure, according to new Industry Research released by HomeGrid Forum today. HomeGrid Forum’s IIoT Task Force Members have published a new industry research document called ‘G.hn Industrial IoT Use Cases White Paper’ which was developed in response to the proliferation of digital technology, and the presence of well-known challenges in connecting an ever-growing number of devices through traditional methods. The Chair of HomeGrid Forum’s, Industrial IoT…

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A New Hybrid Gateway with G.hn Backhaul Unveiled by MaxLinear and Microchip Technology for Versatile Smart Grid Use Cases

Frankfurt, Germany, 01 December, 2022: Electric utilities can now provide real-time data on energy power consumption with Hybrid Gateways integrating G.hn Powerline (PLC) technology as broadband backhaul for a complete range of proven technologies, according to evidence from MaxLinear and Microchip Technology. This Proof of Concept (PoC) has been jointly developed by HomeGrid Forum member MaxLinear, leading provider of multi-gigabit connectivity solutions, and Microchip Technology, leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions. Both parties have compiled a highly integrated hybrid solution with several transceivers, able to support…

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Oledcomm joins HomeGrid Forum to progress the LiFi interoperability using G.hn backbone

Paris, France, October 04 2022: HomeGrid Forum has welcomed Oledcomm to contribute to the coexistence and interoperability testing needed for accelerating the market adoption of Light Fidelity (LiFi) using the G.hn backbone. Oledcomm is a spin-off from the Paris-Saclay University research, which co-invented Visible Light Communication in 2005. LiFi is a form of wireless communication which uses LEDs to transmit data at high speeds over the visible light, ultraviolet and infrared spectrums. LiFi is a more secure form of wireless communication than Wi-Fi, as any information being transmitted can only…

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HomeGrid Forum welcomes Positron Access Solutions as a new member to drive the extension of Gigabit Broadband to MDU Subscribers using G.hn Access Multiplexer

The Hague, September 7th 2022: HomeGrid Forum has added Positron Access Solutions to its list of high-profile members. Positron Access Solutions specializes in carrier grade telecommunications products. As a member of HomeGrid Forum they will share their insights and expertise in network delivery with G.hn Access equipment that provide symmetrical Gigabit bandwidth for longer distances over Coax or Copper wiring. As a specialist in carrier grade telecommunication, Positron Access Solutions creates products which can increase bandwidth delivery and distance to subscribers within the core access network, as well as those…

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HomeGrid Forum releases the VectorBoost™ open-source software to accelerate G.hn Access deployments with GiGAWire™ profile

Beaverton, US, 30 August 2022: HomeGrid Forum has announced the release of VectorBoost™ as open-source software for GiGAWire™ profile that manages crosstalk mitigation in broadband access networks. The initiative will accelerate the development of network solutions based on ITU-T G.hn standards extended to the Multi Dwelling Units (MDUs) environment, including large apartment complexes and office buildings, as well as Single Family Units (SFUs) and Fiber Extenders scenarios by using the GiGAWire™ profile. It provides crosstalk mitigation and auto pairing features to support multiple users using bundled cables. VectorBoost™ is the…

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Shengyang Electronics joins HomeGrid Forum bringing exciting G.hn knowledge of Industrial M2M and IoT use cases

Nuremberg, Germany 20 June 2022: HomeGrid Forum has today welcomed Shengyang Electronics as its latest member at the Embedded World event in Nuremberg. The Chinese RF specialists bring a wealth of knowledge and experience of G.hn technologies and how they can be applied for M2M and IoT use cases. It is expected that the company’s recent investment in G.hn technology solutions will see their first product gain HomeGrid certification by the end of this month with small volumes then available for sampling in Q3-2022. Shengyang Electronics (SY-E) is owned by…

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G.hn recognized as backbone for 5G and IoT home automation infrastructure at IEEE 5G++ Summit

German developer Teleconnect shows how a home gateway can be used to securely isolate various independent functions Dresden, Germany, 26 May 2022: The utilization of G.hn as a backbone for 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) services showed significant industry momentum at the IEEE 5G Summit++, in Dresden, with Teleconnect, the German developer of hardware and software for telecommunications and data transmission systems, showcasing how a Home Gateway can be used to provide different independent functions in a securely isolated way. Using G.hn as the backbone via Teleconnect’s GHN.SOM.PLC module…

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HomeGrid Forum certifies first G.hn embedded module for Industrial IoT with Teleconnect

The GHN.SOM.PLC module from member company Teleconnect boosts device performance and resilience in industrial networks Mainz, Germany, 29 March 2022: Ahead of the Connected Germany event, HomeGrid Forum has certified its first G.hn solution for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications as G.hn technology continues to bridge the gap between telecom-optimized systems and the demand for fast connectivity in industrial settings. The certification of the GHN.SOM.PLC module, a powerful small form factor and retrofit solution from member company Teleconnect, ensures the high performance of IIoT and connected devices through MIMO-enabled…

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