CABLE POWER RATING IDENTIFICATION FOR POWER DISTRIBUTION OVER COMMUNICATIONS CABLING

In one embodiment, as apparatus includes a cable identifier for attachment to a plug and cable assembly operable to deliver Power over Ethernet (PoE) at a power greater than 90 watts, the plug and cable assembly receivable in a receptacle delivering the PoE. The cable identifier is configured for ma...

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Main Authors JONES, Chad, M, SIRONI, Paolo, GOERGEN, Joel, Richard, VIGNA, Simone
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 14.04.2021
Subjects
BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
CURRENT COLLECTORS
ELECTRICITY
LINE CONNECTORS
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Summary:In one embodiment, as apparatus includes a cable identifier for attachment to a plug and cable assembly operable to deliver Power over Ethernet (PoE) at a power greater than 90 watts, the plug and cable assembly receivable in a receptacle delivering the PoE. The cable identifier is configured for mating with the receptacle and includes an electrical identifier for use in identifying a power rating of the cable when the plug and cable assembly is inserted into the receptacle. A method and network device are also disclosed herein.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20190729964