LAN connector with built-in PoE chipset jointly by Tyco and Microsemi

Microsemi and Tyco Electronics have together integrated RJ-45 connector with built-in power over Ethernet (PoE) chips.

This innovation replaces the present PoE connectors, which has ASIC as an integrated module or as a midspan device. Now this technology powers the plain connector with PoE functionality offering advantage of cost, and footprint and simplicity.

Tyco Electronics' RJ-45 connector, enhanced by Microsemi's advanced PD69012 device, is expected to reduce the number of components and assembly cost for manufacturers who are designing next-generation Ethernet switches with IEEE 802.3af-compliant or IEEE802.3at-compliant PoE functionality. It is the first RJ-45 connector in the market with a PoE chip integrated.

This integrated PoE RJ-45 connector comes in two pin-out configurations, one fully compatible with the PoETec 2.0 industry standard, and another with the additional power management capabilities.

"As a founder of the IEEE 802.3af and IEEE802.3at standard task forces, which also boasts an impressive list of Ethernet switch vendors, Microsemi continues to prove its leadership in PoE design and PoE chip technology," said Marcus McElroy, Product Manager at Tyco Electronics. "Harnessing both companies' engineering expertise, we have developed the industry's most advanced RJ-45 connector with Power over Ethernet Plus technology, which will provide an easy migration path for our existing PoE RJ-45 connector customers and an extremely attractive solution for new customers."

"Tyco Electronics' leadership in the RJ-45 connector market and Microsemi's expertise in PoE technology and IC design enable a level of integration and functionality that is unique in the industry," said Daniel Feldman, Director of Marketing, Power over Ethernet, at Microsemi. "This joint continued effort that started in 2004 will truly benefit Ethernet switch manufacturers who are looking to add PoE Plus functionality to their next-generation products. Working together also brings us one step closer to rapid deployment of Power over Ethernet functionality in next-generation switches."

Tyco Electronics has begun to deliver samples of the 2x6 PoE RJ-45 connector. Tyco Electronics and Microsemi also plan to develop 2x4 and 2x8 PoE RJ-45 connectors.