SiConnect, a developer of multimedia-ready home networking technology, has signed a memorandum of understanding with ST&T Corporation of Taiwan to develop generation powerline communication based audio equipment for the home. ST&T is to use SiConnect’s single-chip PLi050A audio powerline transceiver in the joint development project. The chip uses SiConnect’s patented POEM technology which brings significant benefits to audio product designs. These high fidelity throughput, native uncompressed audio streaming, coexistence with other powerline applications, Whole Home Coverage, mesh networking and global EMC compliance.