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• 1 . What is PLC (Powerline Communication)?

  PLC (Powerline Communication) utilizes the power line infrastructure present in every building and home, both indoor and outdoor, for communication and networking.

  Yitran's PLC provides highly robust, low cost technology with simple set up without the expense and inconvenience of installing new wires.

  For more information,click here.

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• 2 . What products do you offer?

  Yitran’s product line includes PLC, Y-NET+ (RF-PLC Low Power) and ZigBee-PLC technologies, all of which are HomePlug Command and Control compliant.

  
  Yitran also offers a Multi Dwelling Unit (MDU) Access System for in-building Broadband and VoIP distribution via a building’s existing electrical wiring.

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• 3 . Is Yitran's PLC an industry standard?

  Yes! Yitran is a standard in the following forums:

  HomePlug - In 2006, Yitran’sIT800 transceiver technology was selected as the baseline technology for theHomePlug Command and Control standard, following a bake-off including nine other companies from around the world. Additional evaluation and comparisons were conducted by Microsoft, Siemens, LG, Hitachi, Mitsubishi, RadioShack, GE, Haier, Motorola and others.

  Echonet - In 2004, Yitran was selected as the C standard by the Echonet forum in Japan.

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• 4 . What is the difference between narrowband and broadband PLC technologies?

  Narrowband PLC operates below 500Khz and broadband PLC from 2-30 Mhz. Narrowband technology transmits 10s Kbps and broadband10Mbps.

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• 5 . Why do I need narrowband if I can use broadband?

  It is important to select the technology according to the application. Low speed PLC has a longer signal range and is more reliable for control networks including in home connectivity. Low speed also requires less power, making the solution cost less expensive as well as more energy efficient.

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• 6 . What is the technology's maximum range?

  There is no real meaning to a maximum range for the Powerline Communication since the distance depends on the power line conditions (noise, load, etc.). In general, IT700 provides full connectivity in a standard size home (indoor). In an outdoor environment, IT700s signal can run for a kilometer on LV lines and several kilometers under ideal power line conditions (i.e. mid-voltage).

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• 7 . Can I find products in stores? Do you have references (applications, customers)?

  Yitran is not a retail company, rather a designer and manufacturer of technologies that can be incorporated into a wide range ofEnergy Management,Home/Building Automation and otherCommand and Control products and services.

  For a brief list of our partners and customers,click here.

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• 8 . Does Yitran have patents?

  Yes! Yitran has 25 patents issued and several patents pending. 

  Yitran's best known patent is forDCSK modulation.

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• 9 . How many chips have you sold? To date, Yitran has sold over 1 million chips.
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• 10 . Do you have a second source? Yes. Yitran's technology is also available from Renesas.
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