Overview The security market is very broad, diverse, and ever growing. The product variety ranges from simple articles as door locks to high-tech network systems controlling sensors, locks, and surveillance cameras. Prices for residential security systems cover a whole spectrum ranging from the tens to the thousands of dollars. A complete and practical home security system contains video cameras, an alarm system, network access, and intelligent circuitry. Depending on the complexity of a system, a home security system can be connected to home networks by either using powerlines, phonelines, Ethernet, IEEE 1394, USB, or wireless technologies. Home security usually includes a camera and microphone to provide security from intruders. Security cameras at the door or in your backyard and front yard protect the home from strangers. It allows you to monitor visitors at your door step. Home security systems will also be networked to other appliances in the home. This allows you to watch your home over the Internet while you are at work or vacationing. Xilinx Solutions The Xilinx Spartan-II programmable logic solutions offer the flexibility to build products that can be reprogrammed in the field at costs far below any programmable solution. Please view the presentation to see how Xilinx solutions can help you build products for this fast evolving market place.