General Description
The MAX5942A/MAX5942B integrate a complete power
IC for powered devices (PD) in a power-over-ethernet
(PoE) system. The MAX5942A/MAX5942B provide a PD
interface and a compact DC-DC PWM controller suitable
for flyback and forward converters in either isolated or
nonisolated designs.
The MAX5942A/MAX5942B PD interface complies with
the IEEE™ 802.3af standard, providing the PD with a
detection signature, a classification signature, and an
integrated isolation switch with programmable inrush cur-
rent control. These devices also feature power-mode
undervoltage lockout (UVLO) with wide hysteresis and
power-good status outputs.
The MAX5942A/MAX5942B also integrate all the build-
ing blocks necessary for implementing DC-DC fixed-
frequency isolated power supplies. This device is a
current-mode controller with an integrated high startup
circuit suitable for isolated telecom/industrial voltage
range power supplies. A high-voltage startup circuit
allows the PWM controller to draw power directly from the
18V to 67V input supply during startup. The switching
frequency is internally trimmed to 275kHz ±10%, thus
reducing magnetics and filter components. The
MAX5942A allows an 85% operating duty cycle and can
be used to implement flyback converters. The MAX5942B
limits the operating duty cycle to less than 50% and can
be used in single-ended forward converters. The
MAX5942A/MAX5942B are designed to work with or with-
out an external diode bridge in front of the PD.
The MAX5942A/MAX5942B are available in 16-pin SO
packages.
Applications
IP Phones
Wireless Access Nodes
Internet Appliances
Computer Telephony
Security Cameras
Power Devices in Power-Over-Ethernet/
Power-Over-MDI
Features
♦ Powered Device Interface
Fully Integrated IEEE 802.3af-Compliant PD
Interface
PD Detection and Programmable Classification
Signatures
Less than 10µA Leakage Current Offset During
Detection
Integrated MOSFET for Isolation and Inrush
Current Limiting
Gate Output Allows External Control of the
Internal Isolation FET
Programmable Inrush Current Control/ULVO
PGOOD/PGOOD Outputs Enable PWM
Controller
♦ PWM Controller
Wide Input Range: 18V to 67V
Isolated (Without Optocoupler) or Nonisolated
Power Supply
Current-Mode Control
Leading-Edge Blanking
Internally Trimmed 275kHz ±10% Oscillator
Soft-Start
MAX5942A/MAX5942B
IEEE 802.3af Power-Over-Ethernet
Interface/PWM Controller for Power Devices
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Ordering Information
19-3024; Rev 2; 9/04
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
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