Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a revolutionary technology that enables delivery of power over standard Ethernet infrastructure to facilitate quick and easy installation of WLAN access points, network cameras, IP telephones and other IP-based devices. The proliferation of Ethernet-connected devices such as Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) security cameras, 802.11ac and 802.11ax access points, LED luminaires and Internet of Things (IoT) appliances has created an unprecedented demand for more power. PoE is the key to efficiently, cost-effectively and reliably power network devices. 

Microchip is an innovator and thought leader in PoE technology, as well as a major contributor to the IEEE® 802.3af, 802.3at and 802.3bt standards.

Microchip offer a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio of PoE solutions comprised of PoE ICs and PoE systems (midspans/injectors and switches). As both a system and chipset supplier, Microchip provide foolproof PoE solutions to address your unique business requirements.

PoE Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) ICs

Microchip's PSE Integrated Circuits (ICs) portfolio is the broadest in the industry, offering solutions that deliver up to 90W over standard Ethernet infrastructure. These plug-and-play solutions make it easy for system developers to transition to the latest IEEE® 802.3bt standard by enabling both pre-standard and IEEE-compliant PDs to receive up to 90W of power without changing existing switching or cabling.   

Microchip's PSE ICs are used in a variety of applications including:

Enterprise, SMB and industrial Ethernet switches 

Gateways

Routers

PD-PSE daisy chain applications

As a long-time innovator in Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology, Microchip is the only supplier of PoE PD ICs, PSE ICs, midspans/injectors and test equipment.

Key Benefits of Microchip's PoE PSE ICs:

Comply with IEEE 802.3af/at/bt and Power-over-HDBaseT (PoH) industry standards

Offer the highest integration level and lowest total BOM cost 

Lowest port resistance, high efficiency and improved thermal performance

Flexibility for single design to support 2-pair or 4-pair PoE solutions

Meet the high power requirements of 2-pair and 4-pair PDs including 802.11ac/ax access points, information kiosks, POS terminals, thin clients, 5G small cells, smart buildings, industrial automation systems and connected LED lighting luminaires/sensors

Upgrade an existing Microchip Gen 6 PSE chipset to the latest IEEE 802.3bt standard via a software update; no hardware changes required

Leverage dynamic and emergency power management software capabilities for efficient power supply usage

PoE Powered Devices (PD) ICs

Microchip's PD Integrated Circuits (ICs), available with or without integrated Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) controllers, are compact solutions for converting Power over Ethernet (PoE) input power into one or more output voltages in a PD. Microchip's IdealBridge™ dual-pack MOSFET-based full-bridge rectifier protects against reverse-polarity connections while reducing power consumption and space requirements and improving thermal performance in a variety of applications, including:  

WLAN access points

5G small cells

Network cameras

LED lighting

IoT appliances

IP telephones

As a pioneer in PoE technology, Microchip is the only supplier of PoE PD ICs, PoE Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) ICs, PoE systems (midspans/injectors and switches) and test equipment.

PoE Systems

Microchip's Power over Ethernet (PoE) injectors/midspans and switches offer industry-leading solutions for any PoE application. This complete portfolio of PoE systems enables delivery of up to 90W of flexible and reliable power over the Ethernet network to WLAN access points, network cameras, IP telephones, IP cameras and other IP-based devices. Microchip's vendor-agnostic solutions support a wide range of applications in a variety of indoor, outdoor and industrial environments.  

These solutions make it easy for users and system engineers to transition to the latest IEEE® 802.3bt standard by supporting both pre-standard and IEEE-compliant PoE devices up to 90W of power, without having to change network switches or cabling infrastructure.

As an innovator and thought leader in PoE technology, Microchip is the only supplier of PoE Powered Device (PD) ICs, PoE Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) ICs, PoE systems (injectors/midspans and switches) and test equipment.

Key Benefits of Microchip's PoE Systems

Comply with IEEE 802.3af/at/bt industry standards

Leverage energy-efficient PoE of up to 90W with full power capabilities

Single-port and multi-port PoE injectors/midspans and switches

Indoor, outdoor and industrial solutions

AC- and DC-powered options

Multi-Gigabit solutions up to 10 Gbps

Secured enterprise-level management software

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