As a second source, Mitsumi will independently produce and deliver the popular Z-Wave modules; which will make it easier for large multi-international companies and government businesses that require a second source, to adopt the technology; in-turn, this will lead to market growth, as well as adoption by other standards organisations.

“We welcome Mitsumi as a second source for our Z-Wave product line,” says Sigma Designs chief executive Thinh Tran.

“With Mitsumi, we are able to draw upon a wealth of experience, technology and ideas that it possesses as a general electronics component manufacturer. With Mitsumi as a certified second source, we can extend the global acceptance of Z-Wave devices, while continuing the assurance of 100 percent interoperability in the market for all Z-Wave devices.”

Sigma Designs’ Z-Wave technology brings affordable, reliable and easy-to-use wireless control to every aspect of daily life, including home monitoring and security, home control, entertainment control, healthcare, and energy management. Z-Wave is a proven and interoperable wireless mesh networking technology that allows a wide array of devices in and around the home to communicate including lighting, appliances, HVAC, entertainment centers and security systems.

“We are pleased to be able to offer modules based upon Sigma’s Z-Wave technology,” says Mitsumi Network Devices Business HQ vice president Fujio Furukawa.

“The market for Z-Wave is booming and we want to capitalize on Z-Wave’s global potential. Further, we are very excited to drive Z-Wave further in the Japanese market where the interest in Z-Wave technology has great potential for energy reduction applications.”