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Environmentally hardened ethernet switch

US7443646B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2007
Grant dateOct 28, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K9/0066
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device for hardening an Ethernet switch is disclosed. The device provides cooling for the switch, and, suppresses electrical transients and electromagnetic interference, which could affect the power supply, and data transmission of the Ethernet switch. Using this device, the Ethernet switch can be used in harsh industrial environments, such as those present in power utility substations.

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