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 functionality 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 allows users of the modules to make a fast entry into the market for PoE-enabled products.
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 functionality 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 feature 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.