Apparatus and systems for providing DC power using communication networks
US11804973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S20/20
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A direct current (DC) power distribution system is provided. The system includes a passive splitter and an active splitter. The passive splitter includes an input port that is configured to receive a first DC power input and multiple output ports that are configured to provide a first DC power outputs to corresponding ones of multiple power only devices. The active splitter includes an input port that is configured to receive a second DC power input and network data corresponding to at least one network communications data channel and multiple output ports that are configured to provide second DC power outputs and network communications data to corresponding power and/or data devices.
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