MAX5945

Highly Integrated, Quad, IEEE 802.3AF-Compliant PSE Controller for PoE

Unique capabilities expand power-sourcing-equipment (PSE) application possibilities.

Competitive Advantages

Supports both midspan and switch/router PSE applications.
Competition only supports switch/router PSE application.
Guaranteed for operation from -40°C to +85°C.
Competition only guarantees operation in the 0°C to +70°C range.
Watchdog feature allows system hardware to gracefully take over if the system software crashes.
Competition offers no such feature.

MAX5945 PoE reference designs are available now. Contact factory for availability.