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RTN
V
C
D
1
C
1
R
DEN
R
CLS
From Ethernet
Transformers
V
DD
V
SS
CLS
From Spare
Pairs or
Transformers
DEN
D
A
AC
Adapter
CDB
T2P
APD
R
APD2
R
APD1
R
T2P
C
BULK
TPS2378
DC/DC Converter
SS
1
3
2
4
6
5
7
8
DEN
CLS
V
DD
V
SS
T2P
CDB
RTN
APD
SO-8 PowerPad
TPS2378
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SLVSB99B –MARCH 2012–REVISED NOVEMBER 2013
IEEE 802.3at PoE High-Power PD Interface
Check for Samples: TPS2378
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FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
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• IEEE 802.3at Type-2 Hardware Classification
• IEEE 802.3at-compliant Devices
with Status Flag
• Video and VoIP Telephones
• Adapter Priority Input
• Multiband Access Points
• DC/DC Converter Enable
• Security Cameras
• Robust 100 V, 0.5 Ω Hotswap MOSFET
• Pico-base Stations
• Operating Current up to 850 mA
• Forced, Four-Pair, High Power Devices
• 1A (Typical) Operating Current Limit (SLVA625)
• 15 kV/8 kV System-level ESD Capability
• PowerPAD™ SO-8 Package
DESCRIPTION
This 8-pin integrated circuit contains all of the features needed to implement an IEEE802.3at type-2 powered
device (PD). The low 0.5 Ω internal switch resistance, combined with the enhanced thermal dissipation of the
PowerPAD™ package, enables this controller to continuously handle up to 0.85 A. The TPS2378 features an
auxiliary power detect (APD) input, providing priority for an external power adapter. It also features a 100 V pass
transistor, 140 mA inrush current limiting, type-2 indication, auto-retry fault protection, and an open-drain power-
good output.
Figure 1. Typical Application
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