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World's First Commercially Available Chip to Make Home Networking Using HD-PLC Technology a Reality

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., best known for its Panasonic brand products, announced today it has developed the world's first chipset that puts High Definition Ready, High-speed Power Line Communication (HD-PLC) technology into practical use. The new chip, "MN1A92080L," can bring high-speed transmission of high-definition video into every room in the home via existing home power lines. Positioning the chip as the core of home networking, Panasonic plans to supply the chips by Spring 2005.