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IEEE 1901 Specification Moves to Sponsor Ballot!!!

In Santa Monica, few weeks back, the IEEE P1901 group took a critical step towards publication of the final specifications. The group resolved all the comments that were submitted, and approved the specifications for sponsor ballot. More than 95% of the group agreed to initiate the sponsor ballot process, reflecting the groups’ confidence in the maturity and completeness of the specification. Click here to see the press release from IEEE.

The IEEE P1901 group is driven by its members. Using a formal open process that ensures the specification considers the input of each and every member participating in the group, the group ensures the specifications developed incorporate the expertise of all members who understand and appreciate the market and the technology, while also providing them with ownership of the specification. This process guarantees the success of the final specification.

The IEEE P1901 members reflect the unparalleled diversity of powerline communications technology itself -- including smart grid players, silicon manufacturers, service providers, ODMs, OEMs, CE manufacturers, in-home technology players, access technology players, and transportation technology players. Progressing the specification towards sponsor ballot, and receiving approval from all these varied stakeholders, speaks volumes about the quality of the specifications.

IEEE 1901 technology is already in the marketplace. At CES 2010, Atheros announced chipsets based on IEEE 1901. IEEE 1901 chipsets have also been announced by Gigle Networks, Arkados, and STMicroelectronics.

Manufacturers like devolo, Netgear, Belkin, and Monster already have products planned based on IEEE 1901 technology.

It's clear the PLC industry is converging around IEEE 1901 technology... 

• 4 silicon manufacturers have already announced chipsets
• 4 ODMs already have products based on IEEE 1901

This is just the beginning and more good news is to follow.

Thanks

P.Raj