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IEEE 802.3at PoE High-Power PD interface with AUX Control

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Vin (min) (V) 0 Vin (max) (V) 57 PoE current limit (min) (mA) 850 PoE inrush limit (mA) (typ) (A) 0.14 rDS(on) per FET (typ) (mΩ) 420 PoE standards supported 802.3at Type 1 (802.3af), 802.3at Type 2 PD power level 13W, 25W DC/DC control PD Only Fault response Auto Retry Features PG, Primary-side adapter priority, Thermal shutdown Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog
Vin (min) (V) 0 Vin (max) (V) 57 PoE current limit (min) (mA) 850 PoE inrush limit (mA) (typ) (A) 0.14 rDS(on) per FET (typ) (mΩ) 420 PoE standards supported 802.3at Type 1 (802.3af), 802.3at Type 2 PD power level 13W, 25W DC/DC control PD Only Fault response Auto Retry Features PG, Primary-side adapter priority, Thermal shutdown Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog
HSOIC (DDA) 8 29.4 mm² 4.9 x 6
  • IEEE 802.3at Type-2 Hardware Classification with Status Flag
  • Adapter Priority Input
  • DC/DC Converter Enable
  • Robust 100 V, 0.5-Ω Hotswap MOSFET
  • Operating Current up to 850 mA
  • 1-A (Typical) Operating Current Limit
  • 15 kV and 8 kV System-level ESD Capability
  • PowerPAD HSOP Package

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  • IEEE 802.3at Type-2 Hardware Classification with Status Flag
  • Adapter Priority Input
  • DC/DC Converter Enable
  • Robust 100 V, 0.5-Ω Hotswap MOSFET
  • Operating Current up to 850 mA
  • 1-A (Typical) Operating Current Limit
  • 15 kV and 8 kV System-level ESD Capability
  • PowerPAD HSOP Package

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This 8-pin integrated circuit contains all of the features needed to implement an IEEE802.3at type-2 powered device (PD). The low 0.5-Ω internal switch resistance, combined with the enhanced thermal dissipation of the PowerPAD™ package, enables this controller to continuously handle up to 0.85 A. The TPS2378 features an auxiliary power detect (APD) input, providing priority for an external power adapter. It also features a 100-V pass transistor, 140-mA inrush current limiting, type-2 indication, auto-retry fault protection, and an open-drain power-good output.

This 8-pin integrated circuit contains all of the features needed to implement an IEEE802.3at type-2 powered device (PD). The low 0.5-Ω internal switch resistance, combined with the enhanced thermal dissipation of the PowerPAD™ package, enables this controller to continuously handle up to 0.85 A. The TPS2378 features an auxiliary power detect (APD) input, providing priority for an external power adapter. It also features a 100-V pass transistor, 140-mA inrush current limiting, type-2 indication, auto-retry fault protection, and an open-drain power-good output.

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* Data sheet TPS2378 IEEE 802.3at PoE High-Power PD Interface datasheet (Rev. C) PDF | HTML 23 Jul 2015
Application note PoE Powered Devices Debug Guidelines PDF | HTML 19 Jul 2021
Application note PoE PD Schematic Review Guidelines PDF | HTML 29 Apr 2021
Selection guide Power Management Guide 2018 (Rev. R) 25 Jun 2018
EVM User's guide TPS2378EVM-602 Evaluation Module User's Guide (Rev. A) 31 Jul 2017
Application note Dual TPS2378 PD for 51-W High-Power Four-Pair PoE (Rev. A) 01 Jun 2016
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EVM User's guide TPS2378EVM-105 User's Guide 20 Mar 2012
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TPS2378EVM-105 — TPS2378 Evaluation Module

The Texas Instruments TPS2378EVM-105 evaluation module (EVM) helps designers evaluate the performance of the TPS2378 IEEE 802.3at PoE High-Power PD Interface with AUX Control. The EVM is designed to look like the front end of any Power Over Ethernet (PoE) PD module. An RJ-45 connector is provided (...)
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PMP10812 — Class 2 Non-isolated PoE Buck Converter (5V/1A) Reference Design

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TIDA-00741 — Non-Standard PoE, UPOE High-Efficiency Flyback Converter Reference Design for PoE PD Applications

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