Intellon is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in creating integrated circuits (ICs) for powerline communications. Their HomePlug-based ICs enable high-speed communications over existing electrical wiring, providing connectivity between broadband modems or routers and various electronic devices within a home. These ICs are used for home networking, networked entertainment, broadband over powerline access, ethernet-over-coax, smart grid management, and other commercial applications. Intellon's technology allows for the distribution of internet, video-on-demand, and other services through the electrical distribution system, offering a cost-effective and reliable alternative to wireless networking. Their ICs enable instant networks, allowing devices like PCs, set-top boxes, gaming consoles, and audio/video devices to communicate using a home's AC wiring.