SiConnect Ltd, the leader in multimedia-ready home networking technology, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Vigoole Company Limited to integrate powerline-based connectivity into its range of audio products.
　Vigoole, a world leader in the design and manufacture of mass market loudspeakers and other audio products, is to use SiConnect’s single-chip PLi050A audio powerline modem.The chip uses SiConnect's patented POEM technology to bring major connectivity benefits to existing audio designs, including a commitment to the consumer electronics cost model, high fidelity streaming of uncompressed audio, simultaneous operation of multiple applications on the same network, superior in-home reach via Whole Home Coverage mesh networking, and global EMC compliance.
　SiConnect’s VP of Sales, Mark Wilkes, commented, "We are proud to be working with Vigoole.The company's audio products have an impressive global footprint and we are excited about helping them to use these products to distribute audio around consumer’s homes.We believe that POEM technology, when coupled with superb products such as Vigoole's, will drive a whole new global market in audio connectivity.”
　Jack Jiang, Executive Director of Vigoole, said, “SiConnect’s POEM technology exactly matches what we needed in order to embed powerline connectivity into our products.POEM is the only technology that we have evaluated which met our requirements so closely.”