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USB over Powerline Technology

Icron's USB over Powerline technology integrates patented ExtremeUSB® technology and Powerline communications to provide remote USB 2.0 connectivity over standard AC Powerlines.

Ethernet over Powerline Communications (also known as PLC, Broadband over Powerline, and BPL) deliver the benefit of Ethernet connections anywhere in the home, using standard AC electrical wiring as the communications medium. Icron's USB over Powerline technology integrates our patented ExtremeUSB (USB extension technology), with Powerline communications to provide Ethernet and remote USB .0 and USB 1.1 connectivity anywhere in the home or office, all over standard AC electrical wires.

Icron’s USB over Powerline technology combines the benefits of Broadband over Powerline with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 extension.

  • Supports USB 1.1 (low-speed, full-speed) and USB 2.0 (high-speed) devices
  • True plug-and-play, no new drivers required
  • Supports all major operating systems including Windows, MacOS and Linux
  • Ideal for I/O devices, printers, scanners, webcams, hard drives and MP3 players
  • Coexists with existing Ethernet Powerline networks
  • Enable USB and Ethernet in your home or office over standard AC electrical wires

Icron's USB over Powerline technology is available to OEMs for integrating into their own designs. Please note that Icron does not currently sell a USB over Power packaged product.

USB over Powerline Extender Technology
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