This PoC for system verification will be available in April this year, while mass production of the LSI is scheduled to start during fiscal year 2021 (April 2021 – March 2022).
The companies will make specific studies into social implementation mainly in the energy and ICT fields.
HD-PLC (High Definition Power Line Communication) is a technology that complies with the international standard IEEE 1901-2020 to put communication signals on power lines, unlike ordinary communication networks, wired or wireless. It eliminates the need for dedicated communication networks for individual devices by utilizing power lines to deliver communication between devices while consolidating the signals into power lines.
The next-generation long-distance power line communication LSI that Socionext is developing, complies with the next generation standard of high-speed power line communication. Its small size, low power consumption, and long-distance communication has been achieved by using Socionext's proprietary low power, high-performance analogue, and power supply technologies along with advanced process technology.
Establishing the communication network is essential for digitalisation and the automatic control of various devices using technologies such as IoT and AI . The next generation long-distance power line communication LSI under development is expected to play a key part in delivering connected systems that maximize the advantages of HD-PLC.
The four companies have conducted long-distance test verification using a compact PoC for system verification of the next-generation long-distance power line communication LSI, and obtained communication verification results for a distance of over 1 km. It is expected to enable communication for a total distance of 10 km with the multi-hop function.
MIRAIT's network integration for building communication infrastructure, MMD's solutions for aquariums, museums and other community development projects (Energy Management System, signage and cameras), and NURI Telecom's sensor and energy solutions, are among the applications being developed.
