Bridge circuit for Ethernet powered device
US9485103B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/26
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network powered device includes field effect transistors connected as bridge circuit. The bridge circuit includes control circuitry to enable the FETs based on completion of a powered device detection sequence performed by power sourcing equipment coupled to the device via an Ethernet link.
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