devolo

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devolo AG

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legal form Corporation
founding 2002
Seat Aachen , Germany
management Heiko Harbers ( CEO )
Number of employees 300 (2018)
sales 117.8 million euros (2016)
Branch electronics
Website www.devolo.de

The devolo AG is a German manufacturer of network technology for consumers, professional users and products for the smart grid ( "smart grid"), headquartered in Aachen . The company indicates in Germany driving force of PowerLAN - home networking to be over the household electrical wiring, and is now the global market leader in this segment.

dLAN650 , current PowerLAN adapter Devolo with sockets by looping and up to 600 Mbit / s transmission rate and connected LAN cable
dLAN 200 AVplus adapter devolo with sockets by looping and up to 200 Mbit / s transfer rate

Business areas

General

Devolo's main business area is products for data transmission via internal power and coaxial cables and thus for the simple construction of a network for Internet, VoIP , audio transmission or IPTV with prioritization of live streaming services ( QoS ). A registered trademark of devolo AG is dLAN ( English direct Local Area Network ).

Devolo is also a manufacturer of smart home components for consumers and thus operates in the market for retrofit solutions. Other areas of activity of the company are the sale of powerline adapters in the OEM segment as well as products for powerline communication in the field of energy networks, the smart grid . In addition, devolo offers Powerline integration modules based on the GreenPHY standard, which can be built into suitable products.

With a market share of 70% in Germany, 50% in Europe and approx. 30% worldwide, the company has a leading position in the powerline product segment of the IT industry. In 2009 the export share of sales was 60%.

The majority of the 300 employees employed in 2018 worked in product development.

End customer products

MicroLink DLAN duo , older PowerLAN adapter from devolo with 10/100 Mbit Ethernet and USB interface
  • dLAN: The devolo PowerLAN product lines based on the HomePlug AV 2 standard. For details of the development, see section #History .
  • dLAN WiFi: The technology, long known as WiFi Move , is based on several WLAN access points in the house that are connected to the network via Powerline. They are intended to provide a high level of WLAN availability: The individual powerline WLAN adapters set up a shared WLAN, and the mobile devices automatically connect to the access point with the strongest transmission.
  • dLAN TV SAT was a discontinued product for the transmission of satellite TV over the power line. The LNB of the satellite antenna was connected to a powerline-capable satellite receiver. The satellite TV signal was available at any socket in the household for use by set-top boxes , computers , smartphones and tablet PCs . Devolo initially used a proprietary standard; the last generation of dLAN TV SAT delivered was specified according to the SAT> IP standard .
  • devolo Home Control - Smart Home products.
  • devolo Magic - devolo PowerLAN product lines based on the G hn standard

Industrial customer products

  • dLAN GreenPHY: In addition to conventional powerline adapters, devolo produces powerline integration modules that support the GreenPHY standard. That serves u. a. for the transmission of narrow-band control signals as part of a smart home control.
  • dLAN PROFESSIONAL offers configuration options and additional support. Public institutions or retail businesses can transmit data without their own network infrastructure. While powerline networks are limited to 8 adapters for end customers, this number can be exceeded with dLAN Professional products. The dLAN 500 AVpro UNI product also enables communication both via coax networks and via (telephone) two-wire lines.
  • Smart grid: Products for the energy sector, such as energy suppliers and metering point operators. Among other things, digital electricity meters, modems for data transmission in the low and medium voltage network and smart meter gateways are offered .

history

Historical logo until 2013
Historical logo from 2013

devolo was founded in 2002 as a management buy-out from the data communications division of ELSA AG . In the early years of the business were analog modems and ISDN adapters and ADSL - router developed and marketed.

  • In 2003 devolo was the first manufacturer in Europe to introduce carrier frequency system adapters based on the HomePlug 1.0 standard . In addition, this year devolo became the market leader in the area of ​​analog modems and HomePlug products in Germany.
  • In 2004 sales were expanded to all of Europe.
  • In 2006 devolo presented the "dLAN 200" product line, which replaced the previous generations with 14 Mbit / s and 85 Mbit / s gross data rate. The dLAN 200 itself achieves a gross data rate of 200 Mbit / s, the net data rate is between 100 and 150 Mbit / s. Devolo advertised dLAN 200 as a multimedia home network for all triple play services such as broadband Internet, VoIP and IPTV (HomePlug AV).
  • In 2007 the Powerline portfolio for professional users was presented. In addition to power lines, these devices can also use coax networks and two-wire lines for data communication.
    With dLAN TV SAT, devolo also presented a solution for end customers in 2007 that enables powerline technology to be used for satellite television. The in-house power line is used like a coax network; today the devolo dLAN TV SAT products are based on the SAT-to- IP standard.
  • In 2009 an InStat study confirmed devolo as the global market leader in the powerline segment.
  • In 2010, devolo introduced dLAN Cockpit, the first powerline configuration and monitoring software for private users.
  • In 2011, devolo introduced the Powerline adapter with a gross data rate of 500 Mbit / s after the IEEE 1901 standard had been adopted , which are fully downward compatible with dLAN 200. It should enable the in-house distribution of the new VDSL and FTTH connections. The first products came onto the market in 2011.
  • In 2013, devolo presented the first Powerline adapter with 600 Mbit / s, the dLAN 650 line , at the IFA in Berlin . They provide a gross data rate of 600 Mbit / s. The dLAN 650 is the first product line to feature range + technology ; for the first time, the protective conductor of the power line is included to increase the data transfer rate and to increase the range . This means that all three conductors of a power line can now be used for data transmission. devolo has also applied for a patent for the coupling process. The company also announced that it has sold around 20 million dLAN products in Europe since the company was founded.
  • In 2014, devolo launched the dLAN 1000+, the first PowerLAN products with a transmission speed of 1000 Mbit / s . This speed is achieved through an adaptation of the MIMO process for wired transmission: the same frequency bands are used twice for data transfer by using two wires of the power cable in parallel.
  • In 2015, devolo entered the smart home market with the new devolo Home Control product group . In addition, the company was awarded the medium-sized company prize of the news broadcaster n-tv in the “Brand” category, which honors so-called hidden champions .
  • In 2016 devolo presented the WiFi bridge devolo GigaGate.
  • In 2018 devolo launched a weatherproof WiFi outdoor adapter for end customers. In 2018, devolo also introduced the new devolo Magic product range, which uses the G.hn standard instead of Homeplug AV 2.

The product range has been continuously expanded: in 2005 with ADSL2 + solutions, in 2006 with 200 Mbit / s powerline products ( Homeplug AV ), in 2007 with powerline business products (network transmission via coaxial, telephone or power cables). In 2008 the product dLAN TV Sat appeared , the first adapter for satellite TV transmission over the in-house power network, followed in 2010 by the expansion dLAN TV Sat 1300-HD , the first DVB-S receiver that no longer needs an antenna cable, but via the power line works.

Memberships

devolo is and was a member of the following associations:

  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE): In order to promote targeted discussion and research, the IEEE is divided into 36 societies. devolo is represented in the IEEE Communications Society / PLCSC (Powerline Communication Standards Committee) department and, together with the other members, is responsible for the standardization of Powerline developments. Devolo was significantly involved in the IEEE P1901 standardization process.
  • HomePlug Alliance : devolo was a member of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance from its foundation until the end of 2015 and was able to significantly advance development through its research.
  • BITKOM : devolo has been a member of BITKOM since 2002.
  • SmartHome Initiative Deutschland : The SmartHome Initiative Deutschland is a cross-trade, interdisciplinary communication platform. It serves the exchange of experience between the regional SmartHome organizations and providers from research, development, industry, trade and craft. Members of the initiative cover many areas of building automation: electrics , electronics , IT , telecommunications , consumer electronics , medical technology , industry , trade , craft , architecture , research and teaching .
  • HomeGrid Forum (HGF): Industry association that advocates the use of G.hn in the area of ​​home networking.
  • SPIDER : The SPIDER project (secure powerline data communication in the intelligent energy network) was supported by universities and companies in the energy and IT sectors. It was divided into eight areas, which were subordinate to the respective specialists. DECOIT, IS-Bremen and the Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems FOKUS were responsible for system analysis and security architecture , system design and implementation as well as trusted communication . System integration and PLC communication were the responsibility of devolo AG. The segments ergonomics and user acceptance, BSI certification as well as field test and process integration were processed by the project partners CERT and the University of Siegen.

Individual evidence

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  4. ↑ a b Devolo AG celebrates its 10th anniversary - article from August 30, 2012 at www.crn.de , accessed on December 30, 2013.
  5. ↑ devolo delivers 30 million Powerline products: New milestone in the company's history - Devolo press release of April 4, 2016, accessed on October 9, 2016
  6. ↑ dLAN® 650+ ( Memento of the original from April 13, 2014 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. on the devolo website, accessed on April 9, 2014. @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.devolo.com
  7. ↑ DPMAregister | Trademarks - information on an EU trade mark. Retrieved June 1, 2018 .
  8. ↑ Florian Langenscheidt , Bernd Venohr (Hrsg.): Lexicon of German world market leaders. The premier class of German companies in words and pictures . German Standards Editions, Cologne 2010, ISBN 978-3-86936-221-2 .
  9. ↑ "From DLAN to WLAN: Devolo dLAN500 WiFi", HiFi Digital , 4/2013, page 81
  10. ↑ Sat-IP-Server Devolo dLAN TV Sat Multituner in the test , article from October 9, 2013 in video , accessed on February 16, 2014
  11. ↑ a b Nico Jurran: Devolo enters the smart home market. In: heise.de. heise Netze, March 24, 2015, accessed on October 27, 2016 .
  12. ↑ The home network of tomorrow. May 24, 2019, accessed June 5, 2019 .
  13. ↑ devolo: HomePlug-Green-PHY-Module for E-dispensers - message of January 1, 2013 on the Connected Home website , accessed on February 23, 2014.
  14. ↑ a b c d “Company history” section on the devolo website, accessed on December 30, 2013
  15. ↑ Devolo announces MicroLink dLAN HomePlug adapter - Article from January 28, 2003 at Golem.de , accessed on December 31, 2013.
  16. ↑ devolo market leader after just one year - press release from July 17, 2003 on the devolo website, accessed on December 31, 2013.
  17. ↑ Powerline in the mains plug - message dated December 14, 2006 at heise.de , accessed on December 31, 2013.
  18. ↑ Use any existing cabling - Article from May 6, 2013 at funkschau.de , accessed on December 31, 2013.
  19. ↑ "Global Powerline Home Networking Update: Growing In Spite of the Economy", In-Stat.com, December 2008 - currently not available
  20. ↑ In-Stat study: devolo confirmed as global market leader in HomePlug technology - Devolo press release from January 26, 2009, accessed on December 4, 2015
  21. ↑ Devolo dLAN Cockpit: Free control software for power networks from August 3, 2010 at computerbild.de , accessed on December 31, 2013.
  22. ↑ Powerline adapter with 500 Mbit / s gross throughput in the c't archive, issue 12/2011, page 114; online at heise.de , accessed on December 31, 2013.
  23. ↑ More speed over the power grid: Powerline adapter dLAN 650+ in the test - Faster Powerline - home network, LAN - article from September 5, 2013 at pcwelt.de , accessed on December 31, 2013.
  24. ↑ Devolo dLAN Powerline: patent pending for new range + technology - Article dated September 4, 2013 at teccentral.de , accessed on December 31, 2013.
  25. ↑ Ernst Ahlers: Gigabit Powerline. Smarter instead of wider - short test. In: c't Magazin 09/2014. April 5, 2014, p. 61 , accessed October 27, 2016 .
  26. ↑ Kai Stoppel: n-tv awards middle class award: “Hidden Champion” shows big heart. n-tv.de , November 20, 2015, accessed on October 27, 2016 .
  27. ↑ Certificates and associations ( Memento of the original from January 1, 2014 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. from the devolo website, accessed on January 12, 2014. @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.devolo.com
  28. ↑ Devolo to Launch IEEE 1901 Compatible 500Mb / s Powerline Adapters from December 3, 2010 at softpedia, accessed on January 12, 2014.
  29. ↑ Devolo member in the HGF accessed on June 5, 2019
  30. ↑ Internet presence of the research project Secure Powerline Data Communication in the Intelligent Energy Network (SPIDER) , accessed on February 23, 2014.