Corinex Communications selects DS2's 200Mbps Aitana chipset for HomeNet

  • Latest home networking product available in both powerline and coaxial version
  • HomeNet debuted at International CES 2009

January 14th 2009 - DS2, the leading technology innovator and global supplier of high-speed powerline communications technology, announced today that Corinex Communications, a leading provider of Powerline and Coaxial networking products, is expanding its range of home networking products by embedding DS2's 200Mbps Aitana chipset in HomeNet, its latest product designed to connect PC's IP cameras, media players and other entertainment and networking devices to the home network. HomeNet is available in both powerline and coaxial versions and installs in about two minutes to deliver secure, reliable high-speed connectivity to any home entertainment or networking device.

"HomeNet creates a secure, faster than Wireless, 200Mbps connection with mobile plug-in adapters which utilise the existing electrical or coaxial wiring in the home to create the fastest, most stable connection between the Internet and any Ethernet-enabled home entertainment or networking product. DS2's on chip support for the highest-grade encryption available and our customer friendly design allows adapters to automatically configure to provide a secure and fast Internet connection. If customers choose to rearrange their rooms, the adapters can be moved without harming the online connection," said Sam Morovati, Vice President Strategic Sales, Corinex Communications Corp.

"We are delighted that Corinex is expanding its DS2-based home networking product range. Thanks to the inherent robustness and flexibility of DS2 technology, Corinex has been able to again demonstrate its leadership and commitment in the design of secure easy to install "any wire" home networking products. HomeNet offers the customer greater choice as it is available in both powerline and coaxial versions. The 200Mbps Aitana multimedia engine provides the bandwidth to support multimedia applications and the quality demanded by end users for home entertainment and networking over powerline or coaxial,” said Jorge Blasco, President and CEO, DS2.

HomeNet debuted at International CES 2009 last week in Las Vegas

About DS2
DS2 is the leading technology innovator and a global provider of high-speed semiconductor solutions for Powerline Communications and other wire-line network communications products. Led by a very strong team of former executives from IBM, AT&T/Bell-Labs, INTEL, Philips Semiconductors, France Telecom, Ericsson and Cisco we deliver state-of-the-art ICs and software solutions to manufacturers of consumer electronics, home networking and digital entertainment equipment and broadband access products. DS2 invented high-speed Powerline Communications delivering the first 200Mbps Powerline Communications IC to enable quality multimedia home networking, networked entertainment and broadband access applications to and throughout the home, office, or building, and to and throughout urban and rural communities. Enabling the hidden multimedia network behind the power outlet is the purpose of DS2. Our mission is to connect the Planet.

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Ann Whyte
DS2 -Director of Corporate Communications
Tel:  +34 627 00 96 49
ann.whyte@ds2.es

UK PR for DS2
Manuela Whittaker
IBA
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mwhittaker@iba-europe.com

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