PLC has mainly been used in the smart meter market. The existing PLC modem R9A06G037 is widely used for world-wide smart meter and lighting control with a multi-hop network. The R9A06G061 can securely and quickly collect information at a data rate up to 1 Mbps across long communication distances of more than 1 km to support peer-to-peer (P2P) networks based on star and bus topology with more real-time communication. It expands PLC communication to broader markets such as HVAC, fire, and security.