Intellon Corporation, a fabless semiconductor company, founded in 1989, focuses on the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of integrated circuits (ICs) for powerline communications. The company's slogan is "Empowering seamless connectivity and smart grid management through advanced HomePlug-based ICs for home networking, networked entertainment, and more." Intellon offers HomePlug-based ICs for various applications including home networking, networked entertainment, broadband over powerline access, ethernet-over-coax, smart grid management, and other commercial uses. These HomePlug-based ICs facilitate connectivity between broadband modems or routers and personal computers, set-top boxes, gaming consoles, and other electronic devices within a home; they also monitor electrical distribution systems and assist in delivering Internet, video-on-demand, and other services.
The company secured a significant $18.00M Venture Round investment on 01 December 2006 with participation from prominent investors including Comcast Ventures, EnerTech Capital, Goldman Sachs, Intel Capital, Duchossois Technology Partners, Samsung Ventures, Summerhill Venture Partners, and Fidelity Ventures. Intellon Corporation operates in the Energy, Manufacturing, and Semiconductor industries. The firm's innovative HomePlug-based ICs for powerline communications demonstrate strong potential in shaping the future of seamless connectivity and smart grid management.
