Yitran is currently working on its next generation PLC (Powerline Communication) chip; IT900 at 500Kbps. IT900 will feature a full protocol stack and will provide more than 40 times greater throughput than the IT800/IT700 series and provides upper layer support for SE1.0, IP and SE2.0. The chip will be available from multiple sources, including a major semiconductor company that has licensed Yitran technology in the past.
IT900 will be down compatible to Yitran’s current IT800 and IT700, which are designed for HomePlug Command & Control (HomePlug C&C).
IT900 will feature a full protocol stack to meet the demands of AMR/AMM/AMI and Home/Building Automation.
IT900 will provide nearly 60 times greater throughput than the IT800 series.
Yitran’s leadership in PLC began with IT800 (7.5Kbps), which was selected by HomePlug as the baseline technology for the HomePlug C&C open standard, and continues with IT700, available now.