Setting The Standards: HomePlug Powerline Alliance

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Setting the standards:HomePlug Powerline AllianceOleg LogvinovArkados, Inc., President & CEOHomePlug Powerline Alliance, President

A fablesssemiconductorcompany focused onpowerlinecommunicationssemiconductors Offers an all-in-one highly-integrated ArkTIC platform forhigh-speed transmission of converged multimedia, voice,and data traffic over AC electrical wiresBoard of Directors Member and active contributor to theHomePlug Powerline AllianceA wholly-owned subsidiary of CDKnet.com (OTC BB: CDKN)Copyright 2005, HomePlug Inc

Standards Spur GrowthProprietary technologies– Typically exhibit good performance in one dimension– Confirm the feasibility (or the lack of it)– Develop subject matter expertise– Test the viability of a potential market through field trials and initialdeploymentsStandards based technologies– Exhibit good performance in all dimensions– Typically superior in performance due to collaboration of asignificant number of contributors– Available from multiple vendors– The competition pushes the envelope in all dimensions, price,performance, etc.– Interoperable products from multiple vendors accelerate theadoption and remove risks associated with a proprietary sourceCopyright 2005, HomePlug Inc

Setting the standards:HomePlug Powerline Alliance

HomePlug Alliance OverviewSPONSOR MEMBERSMarch – June 2000:– Alliance founded by 13 industry-leading companies– Specification development process is created– Baseline technology selectedJune 2001:– HomePlug 1.0 Specification releasedFebruary 2003:– HomePlug AV effort is startedJanuary 2004– HomePlug BPL effort startedToday:– HomePlug Command & Control MRD is completed– HomePlug 1.0 based products are sold worldwide– HomePlug AV Specification is in its final stages– HomePlug BPL MRD is completed, Baseline selectedMembership:– Approximately 50 members strongCopyright 2005, HomePlug Inc

HomePlug Powerline AllianceThe world’s only open alliance that developscompatible/interoperable specifications andcertification programs for the full spectrum ofpowerline communication technologies:––––HomePlug Command & ControlHomePlug 1.0HomePlug AVHomePlug BPLStrict Certification processes ensure multicompany product interoperabilityCopyright 2005, HomePlug Inc

Benefits of Using HomePlug TechnologiesHigh number of convenient outletsSpecifically designed for low- to high-bandwidthapplications– Reliable bandwidth– Whole house coverage– Robust QoS with tight control of latency and jitterCost competitive with other Networking- and AVclass solutionsCreated through HomePlug’s proven multicompany standards setting processBacked by multiple vendorsCompatible and interoperable technologies(HomePlug 1.0/AV/BPL)Copyright 2005, HomePlug Inc

Specification StatusHomePlug 1.0– The only globally recognized industry-standard multi-vendorspecification for high-speed powerline networking– Millions of products sold on six continents– “Toaster-easy” to installHomePlug AV– Specification nearing finalizationHomePlug BPL– MRD completed with contributions from all members of value chain:service providers, utility companies, technology companies– Baseline selected (HomePlug AV)HomePlug Command & Control– MRD Published– Proponents currently submitting for technology bake-offCopyright 2005, HomePlug Inc

HomePlug 1.0

HomePlug ProductsMillions of HomePlugproducts have shippedthroughout North America,Europe, and Asia.Certified Products:Routers, Bridges, AdaptersWireless Access PointsAudio Endpoints and SpeakersVoIP PhonesSecurity CamerasPCs with HomePlug Built-inCopyright 2005, HomePlug Inc

HomePlug ProductsMillions of HomePlugproducts have shippedthroughout North America,Europe, and Asia.Cable modem installation using Netgear ETH adaptersDSL modem installation using BellSouth ETH adapters WiFiextension using BellSouth ETH adapters (mail out)Remote room home networking using Linksys ETH adaptersRemote room home networking for desktops using NetgearETH adaptersRemote room home networking using Linksys ETH adapters(Internet broadband configurator)WiMax antenna positioning and VoIP modem installationusing Clearwire ETH adaptersDSL modem installation using Sagem ETH adaptersCopyright 2005, HomePlug Inc

Recent AnnouncementsCable Labs issues RFP for HomePlug-enabledcable gatewaysPackard Bell introduces HomePlug-enableddesktop PCs and Media TV for European marketRadio Shack launches HomePlug-enabledaudio player and speakersDevolo introduces HomePlug-enabled ADSLmodem for European marketComcast, Bell South, Cox, America On-Line,Earthlink, and France Telecom begin deployingHomePlug adapters for broadband installationsCopyright 2005, HomePlug Inc

HomePlug AV

HomePlug AV ApplicationsHomePlug AV adds value as a primary or complementaryconnectivity technology– Sole solution for whole house distribution of AV content– Backbone for wireless (802.11x and UWB)– Part of a hybrid network Extension of MoCA or Ethernet to areas without wired outlets Wireline network for fixed devices, leaving wireless network free formobile devicesHomePlug AV extends proven performance of HomePlug1.0 to AV-class bandwidth applications––––SD and HD video (including IPTV)Digital videoHigher speed Internet sharing (ADSL2/2 and VDSL)Higher speed in-home and commercial networksCopyright 2005, HomePlug Inc

HomePlug AV Features200-Mbps class networkingRobust, near-capacityPhysical Layer for reliablecommunications over noisypower line channelsHighly-efficient MAC layerTDMA and CSMA basedaccess with AC line cyclesynchronizationQuality of Service (QoS)guarantees– guaranteed bandwidthreservation– tight control of latency and jitter– high reliabilityAdvanced NetworkManagement functions andfacilities capable ofsupporting plug-and-play,user and service provider setup and configurationTight security based on 128bit AESBackward compatibility withHomePlug 1.0Co-existence modes enablingBroadband over Powerline(BPL) co-existence, multinetwork operation and hiddennode serviceCopyright 2005, HomePlug Inc

HomePlug AV StatusIntegrated technology components from several companiesTechnology components have already been tested in realworld environmentsFully-licensable– Designed to enable multiple IC vendors– Technology contributors and SWG participants participate in an IPlicensing poolSpecification (currently over 300 pages) contains the detailrequired for vendors to bring AV ICs to market quicklyAll interested companies are invited to contributeSWG process underway to complete specification processby JuneCopyright 2005, HomePlug Inc

AV System OverviewIP ApplicationsOtherOtherControlControlSAPSAPH1 netEthernet iiIIClass ETHOtherOtherData CCoClassifier and other CL Support FunctionsM1 InterfaceConvergence LayerConvergence-MAC- - MACSAP SAPConvergenceMACPHY InterfaceMAC-PHYSAPMAC- -PHYSAPPHYPHYCopyright 2005, HomePlug Inc

Physical Layer HighlightsWindowed OFDM – 917 usable carriers– 1.8 – 30 MHz frequency bandChannel Interleaver, Turbo Convolution Code, DataScramblerRobo Mode– Broadcast communications, 5 & 10 MbpsBit Loaded Payload Mode– 200 Mbps channel rate / 150 Mbps information rate– Tone Maps – synchronized with the AC line cyclePoint-to-point Channel Adaptation– Modulation density BPSK to 1024-QAM per tone– FEC Rate– Multiple Cyclic Prefix LengthsPower Line Cycle Adaptation– Allows adaptation to time-variant line cycle noiseCopyright 2005, HomePlug Inc

AV Medium Access ControlTDMA channel access with Contention-Free andContention-Based (CSMA/CA) periodsBeacon-based designBSS architecture with Central Coordinator (CCo)–––––Authentication of new stations joining the BSSAssociation of new stations joining the BSSAC line cycle synchronized Beacon GenerationAdmission control for CF sessionsScheduling CF and CSMA allocations during each BeaconperiodHighly efficient– Efficiently supports simultaneous VoIP and HDTV trafficCopyright 2005, HomePlug Inc

QoS ControlExtensive control to provide QoS through ConvergenceLayer– Interfaces through Ethernet Service Access Point (SAP) to higherlayers– Control SAP allows tight application control for explicitlyestablishing connections for traffic requiring QoS.Packet Classifier– Inspects incoming traffic from Ethernet SAP– Identifies traffic as belonging to established connections, or not– Inspects payload for connection identifying information such as aTCP headerAuto Connect– Used to autonomously establish connections for traffic– Uses classifier and traffic profiling to identify QoS streams.Copyright 2005, HomePlug Inc

Interoperability and Coexistence FeaturesHomePlug v1.0––––Preamble similar to HomePlug 1.0HomePlug 1.0 coexistence mode adds 1.0 Frame ControlProvided through CSMA period which uses 1.0 channel accessAV devices can also interoperateAccess BPL––––HomePlug BPL baseline is natively interoperableHighly efficient coexistence through TDM or through FDMFully flexible sharing in timeAccess and in-home networks can negotiate any slice of time withinframe– Provides for maximum spectral diversity– Proprietary BPL co-existence using 1.0 TDM or FDM mechanismsNeighbor Networks– Allows for cooperation between neighboring networks to avoidinterferenceCopyright 2005, HomePlug Inc

Conclusions

HomePlug Alliance: Created to LeadBrings together some of the PLC industry’s top technicalengineersAlready enabled successful powerline products around theworld in an organized and timely mannerDeveloped relationships with leading industry alliances,standards organizations, and regulatory organizationsNatural fit for any near-term standardization efforts in thepowerline spaceWorld’s only organization that certifies interoperability ofhigh-speed powerline products from multiple vendorsCopyright 2005, HomePlug Inc

June 16 & 17: SAVE THE DATE!Get all the latest information onHOMEPLUG AV -- the world’s onlyindustry-standard 200 mbps powerlinecommunications technologyNetwork with Industry Leaders inPowerline CommunicationsMeet and learn from analysts, venturecapitalists, market specialists, andbusiness leadersCopyright 2005, HomePlug Inc

Thank You!Oleg LogvinovPresident & CEOoleg@arkados.comArkados, Inc.948 US Highway 22North Plainfield, NJ 07060Voice: 908 769 3232Fax: 908 769 0206

Comcast, Bell South, Cox, America On-Line, Earthlink, and France Telecom begin deploying . business leaders. Oleg Logvinov President & CEO oleg@arkados.com Arkados, Inc. 948 US Highway 22 North Plainfield, NJ 07060 Voice: 908 769 3232 Fax: 908 769 0206 Thank You! Title: HomePlug for ETSI Created Date: