Microsemi launched PoE energy efficiency certification program

Microsemi, which has a major stake in PoE market after acquiring PowerDsine, has launched a program designed to provide standardized energy efficiency ratings for Power over Ethernet (PoE) equipment. This program simplifies PoE equipment selection for Ethernet users by validating them for energy efficiency.

The Microsemi Green Power over Ethernet Certification program mirrors the Energy Star format used for consumer appliances, awarding "green" certification to PoE switches and midspan equipment having efficiency ranked in the 75th percentile and above of equipment on the market.

"The goal of our new certification program is to stimulate network users to purchase more energy-efficient PoE power sourcing equipment," said Daniel Feldman, the program administrator and Director of Marketing for Telecom products at Microsemi's Analog Mixed Signal Group.

Feldman said the new green Power over Ethernet Certification program will be proposed to electric utilities as the basis for potential new rebate programs.

PoE equipment manufacturers can get their products certified at free of cost. Microsemi publishes the test results only with full manufacturer consent.

Microsemi is a major contributor to the existing IEEE 802.3af PoE standards and to the upcoming high power IEEE802.3at standards.

For more info on this program visit www.microsemi.com/GreenPoE.asp.