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Home Gateway Initiative

Gigle Semiconductor is a member of the Home Gateway Initiative (HGI). HGI is an open forum launched by telcos in December 2004 with the aim to release specifications of the home gateway. In addition to Telcos, several manufacturers have joined the alliance.

HGI was formed to boost the market of home communication services to the millions of broadband customers served by its founding members. The initiative will drive the development of residential gateways supporting the delivery of services.

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IEEE

Gigle Semiconductor is a participating entity in the IEEE P1901 group. The purpose of this group is to define a standard which will focus on the balanced and efficient use of the power line communications channel by all classes of broadband-over-powerline (BPL) devices, defining detailed mechanisms for coexistence and interoperability between different BPL devices, and ensuring that desired bandwidth and quality of service may be delivered. The standard will address the necessary security questions to ensure the privacy.
HomePlug® Powerline Alliance

Gigle Semiconductor is a Contributor Member of the HomePlug® Powerline Alliance. The Alliance's mission is to enable and promote rapid availability, adoption and implementation of cost effective, interoperable and standards-based home powerline networks and products. HomePlug is an industry alliance comprised of industry leaders at each level of the value chain - from technology to services & content. The Alliance members bring necessary capabilities and a financial commitment to the successful launch of the technology.
ITU

Gigle Semiconductor is an active member of International Telecommunications Union Telecommunications Standardization Sector (ITU-T) Study Group 15 G.hn initiative to develop a standard for home multimedia communications over any wire.

G.hn aims to deliver a unified networking standard that supports all of the major media found in the typical home: powerlines, phone lines and coaxial cable. As a result, service providers will be able to offer faster and more capable services on a more timely and efficient basis.