Digital Power Corp. Announces 55W 1GB Power Over Ethernet Indoor Adapter

Digital Power Corp. announced its 55W, 1 GB Power over Ethernet (PoE) indoor adapter. Typical applications for this product include wireless transceivers, video and data devices, and IP networking endpoints.

PoE enables a LAN switching infrastructure to provide power over a copper Ethernet cable to an endpoint or powered device. This IEEE standard technology allows IP telephony devices, wireless LAN access points, switches, routers, and other embedded computer applications to receive power and data over CATS cabling. PoE allows economical and flexible deployment of networked devices in a wide variety of situations.

The Digital Power PoE indoor adapter accepts universal power through an industry standard IEC320C14 connector. An RJ-45 output port provides for an Ethernet connection that carries up to 1 GB of data and 48 or 55 V. Each of the 8 pins in this connection carries both data and power.

Key features of the Digital Power PoE indoor adapter include an option for easy wall installation, a compact size of 160 x 63 x 32mm, a high efficiency free convention cooling system, a wide range of input voltages to meet worldwide requirements, and OCP, SC, and OVP output protection.

Key operating specifications include: input voltage of 90 to 265Vac; input current of 0 to 1A; frequency of 47 to 63Hz; inrush current of 50A @ cold start; output voltage of 55 or 48Vdc; reflected ripple per FCC part 15 & EN55022 class B; ripple and noise 2% maximum at full load; voltage regulation ±2% maximum for load and line variation; 88% minimum efficiency; operating temperature range of –5 to 45°C; and surge protection for power and data.