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Phihong Announces 45W DC-DC PoE Splitter For Wimax, Multi-Radio Access Points

May 21, 2008 by Jeff Shepard

Phihong has developed a 45W dc-dc Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) splitter for high power needs. Designated the POE45-120 series, the Gigabit-compatible splitter divides the power and data and converts the PoE source to a regulated dc power source. It is designed to be mounted adjacent to an Ethernet device, and is designed with the same detection and overload features specified in IEEE 802.3af standards. The device is suitable for applications such as remote workstations, advertising displays, multi-radio access points, last-mile wireless and computer workstations.

"Phihong’s splitters are enabling PoE by lowering the cost of deploying many new devices," said Keith Hopwood, Vice President of Marketing for Phihong USA. "The splitter enables thin clients, LCD monitors, and printers to be installed into locations without requiring an electrical outlet local to the device."

The POE45-120 also provides isolated dc-dc to step down the voltage for input into a conventional external power supply socket.

Available in a non-vented case with 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, and 1000BASE-T data rates and a UNH IOL test report, the PoE splitter works with 100m cat5 or better cable and has an LED to indicate it has power. The device also has full OCP-, and OVP-protection. Output voltage is 12V, and the splitter is isolated from the PoE source by 1500Vac. The POE45-120 meets UL LPS and SELV output requirements.

Single-piece pricing for the POE45-120 series splitter is $49.95.