Product category:
PCB Connectors
News Release from: Molex UK | Subject: HyperJack 1000 PoE modules
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 28 February 2007
Connector modules for Power over
Ethernet systems
HypeJack modules provide Power over Ethernet capability in an RJ45 connector assembly
Providing all of the Power over Ethernet (PoE) management functions needed by power-sourcing equipment in line with IEEE802.3af in a compact RJ45 connector assembly, the new HyperJack 1000 PoE modules from Molex offer a convenient and cost-effective way of implementing PoE capability in new products and adding it to existing designs With their full integration of all essential functions and their proven performance, the new modules drastically reduce the development times for PoE compliant systems, as well as cutting the cost and complexity of equipment qualification
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 26 Jan 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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This allows users of the modules to make a fast entry into the market for PoE-enabled products, which is growing rapidly in many sectors including telecommunications, security and industrial applications.
Available in eight-port (2x4) and twelve-port (2x6) versions, Molex HyperJack 1000 PoE modules occupy little more board area than standard magnetic RJ45 jacks, yet offer eight-core magnetics with Gigabit performance, compatibility with a wide variety of Gigabit PHYs, high-voltage isolation between host board and network, and excellent common-mode EMI suppression.
In addition, their magnetic design is free from saturation effects even when they are delivering high currents, ensuring that optimum performance is maintained under all operating conditions.
The sophisticated port controllers used in the modules provide full PoE capability without the need for external control components.
As well as discovery and classification of connected PoE devices, they offer real-time voltage, temperature and current measurement, complemented by automatic fault detection and shutdown to guard against equipment malfunction and damage.
HyperJack 1000 PoE modules have a fast 400kHz I2C bus interface, and support communication with an external microcontroller for applications requiring additional functionality.
This allows, for example, enhanced power management with individual port control, AC disconnect, and use with legacy devices.
For convenient visual confirmation of operating status, the modules are equipped with two dual-colour LEDs per port, allowing the display of up to six states for each port.
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