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Dual-mode detection of powered device in power over ethernet system

US7613936B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2005
Grant dateNov 3, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02H3/12
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Novel circuitry and methodology for detecting a Powered Device (PD) in a system for providing power to the PD. PD detection circuitry detects the PD in a first mode by providing detection current to probe the PD, and in a second mode by providing detection voltage to probe the PD. A control circuit determines that the PD is a valid device if the PD is detected both in the first mode and in the second mode.

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