Broadband Technology 2000 has signed a rep and distribution deal with US start-up GreenVITY, which develops powerline comms (PLC) to Zigbee and Zigbee to PLC bridge ICs.
The chips conform to the HomePlug Green PHY specification supporting 10Mbit/s data links to smart meters and home appliances.
The Hybrii range of hybrid devices are aimed at applications in home appliances and building control markets.
Measuring 12mm square, an automotive grade option has been recently launched.
“The major automotive manufacturers are certainly very enthusiastic about the technology and we are seeing much interest from other sectors already including the utilities sector, PLC and Home Plug are ideal for wireless communications and home gateways, supporting 10Mbit/s within multi storey buildings and factories alike,” said Philip Hall, managing director at BT2000.
As members of the Zigbee and home plug alliances GreenVITY will be launching further products throughout 2013 to include products for street lighting.