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Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

HomePlug Green PHY Integrated Circuit Development

Abstract

Through this HomePlug Green Physical Layer (PHY) Integrated Circuit Development project (“HomePlug”), Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. (Qualcomm Atheros) developed a compliant power line communications (PLC) solution to support smart grid functionality in a wide range of equipment: advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), smart meters, smart appliances, electric transportation, and home area network peripheral devices.

Contact Information

Jim Zyren
Director of Marketing
Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.
jzyren@qca.qualcomm.com

Recipient Team Project Website: www.qca.qualcomm.com/ioe/homeplugr-green-phy

 

At-A-Glance
Recipient: Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.
HQ State: California
NERC Region: WECC
Total Budget: $7,286,202
Federal Share: $3,643,101
 
Funding Program:
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Equipment:
Targeted Benefits:
  • Reduced Power Consumption
  • Reduced Product Costs
 

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