G.hn is ITU-T Recommendations defining the next generation home AV network standard for distribution of Internet Protocol (IP) content across existing AC power lines, coax cables and phone lines. G.hn enables consumers to access, store, and share a wide variety of content around the home without having to install new wiring. This includes broadband data, HD programs, video-on-demand (VOD), multi-room HD DVR recordings, voice over IP (VoIP), and streaming of HD video, music, and photos.

G.hn Recommendation is composed of these core components:

• ITU Recommendation G.9960 - Physical Layer
• ITU Recommendation G.9961 - Data Link Layer
• ITU Recommendation G.9962 – Management and Diagnostics
• ITU Recommendation G.9963 – MIMO
• ITU Recommendation G.9964 – Spectral components
• ITU Recommendation G.9972 - Coexistence protocol

This universal standard delivers the ultimate in performance (up to 3 Gbps if G.hn is used simultaneously over multiple media) with the highest level of interconnectivity among devices in the home. It is also an excellent technology for enabling access in MDU, Hospitality and Broadband Access.

Sigma Designs, is one of the leading proponents of G.hn and is active in the G.hn working groups. Sigma Designs is considered one of the leaders in G.hn due to their extensive and proven expertise in deploying HomePNA^® and HomePlug^® AV solutions that use existing coaxial cables, phone lines, and AC power lines in the home.

Sigma Designs CG5210 G.hn chipsets support HomePNA^® (ITU-T Recommednation G.9954) and coexist with HomePlug^® AV. Every service provider who uses G.hn will have a smooth and seamless migration from these legacy deployments to the next generation G.hn.

Target Products

G.hn chipsets will be integrated into any home entertainment devices as Ethernet is today. This universal standard delivers the ultimate in performance with the highest level of interconnectivity among devices in the home (in homes throughout the world)! G.hn chips will be integrated into:

Target Applications

G.hn is perfect for virtually every kind of home entertainment network including IPTV, Triple Play, Whole Home DVR and more. It is also an excellent technology for access in MDU and hospitality and Broadband Access applications.

Next Steps

• Contact your local Sales Representative
• Submit a product information request
• Learn more about the CG5200 G.hn chipsets

Industry Associations

Sigma Designs is an active member in the following standards organizations and industry associations to enable our G.hn solutions to quickly support new features and standards.

The HomeGrid Forum and the Broadband Forum collaborate to deliver the market with a complete compliance and interoperability testing program for products using G.hn technology. This program includes validation of G.hn products, their conformance and interoperability.

		The Broadband Forum is the central organization driving broadband wireline solutions and empowering converged packet networks worldwide to better meet the needs of vendors, service providers, and their customers. We develop multi-service broadband packet networking specifications addressing interoperability, architecture, and management. http://www.broadband-forum.org
		HomeGrid Forum is a global, non-profit trade group promoting the International Telecommunication Union's G.hn standardization efforts for next-generation home networking. HomeGrid promotes adoption of G.hn through technical and marketing efforts, addresses certification and interoperability of G.hn-compliant products, and cooperates with complementary industry alliances. http://www.homegridforum.org
		The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has played a key role in building today's vast interconnected infocommunication networks spanning telephone, radio, television, satellite systems, mobile, and wireless communications and Internet technologies. http://www.itu.int
		Members of Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) share a vision of an interoperable network of personal computers (PC), consumer electronics (CE), mobile devices, and service providers in and beyond the home, enabling a seamless environment for sharing and growing new digital media and content services. http://www.dlna.org