ABSTRACT

The convergence of voice, video and data within a variety of multifunction devices, along with the evolution of high-definition (HD) and 3-dimensional (3D) video, is driving the demand for home connectivity solutions today. Home networks are required to support high-throughput connectivity, guaranteeing at the same time a high level of reliability and coverage (the percentage of links that are able to sustain a given throughput in two nodes or multi-node networks). Applications such as HD television (HDTV), Internet protocol television (IPTV), interactive gaming, whole-home audio, security monitoring and Smart Grid management have to be supported by these new home networks.