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TPS2373

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IEEE 802.3bt PoE high-power PD interface with advanced startup

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TPS2373

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PoE standards supported 802.3bt Type 3, 802.3bt Type 4 PD power level 13W, 25W, 51W, 71W DC/DC control PD Only Vin (min) (V) 8 Vin (max) (V) 57 PoE current limit (min) (mA) 1550, 1900 PoE inrush limit (mA) (typ) (A) 0.2, 0.335, 200, 335 rDS(on) per FET (typ) (mΩ) 100, 300 Features Adapter priority, Advanced startup, Automatic MPS, Non-standard POE++ compatible, PG, Primary Side Adapter Priority, Primary-side adapter priority, Programmable UVLO, Thermal shutdown Fault response Auto Retry Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Rating Catalog
PoE standards supported 802.3bt Type 3, 802.3bt Type 4 PD power level 13W, 25W, 51W, 71W DC/DC control PD Only Vin (min) (V) 8 Vin (max) (V) 57 PoE current limit (min) (mA) 1550, 1900 PoE inrush limit (mA) (typ) (A) 0.2, 0.335, 200, 335 rDS(on) per FET (typ) (mΩ) 100, 300 Features Adapter priority, Advanced startup, Automatic MPS, Non-standard POE++ compatible, PG, Primary Side Adapter Priority, Primary-side adapter priority, Programmable UVLO, Thermal shutdown Fault response Auto Retry Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 Rating Catalog
VQFN (RGW) 20 25 mm² 5 x 5
  • IEEE 802.3bt (Draft) PD Solution for Type 3 or Type 4 PoE
  • Supports Power Levels for Type-4 ( TPS2373-4) 90-W and Type-3 ( TPS2373-3) 60-W Operation
  • Robust 100 V Hotswap MOSFET
    • TPS2373-4 (typ.): 0.1-Ω, 2.2-A Current Limit
    • TPS2373-3 (typ.): 0.3-Ω, 1.85-A Current Limit
  • Allocated Power Indicator Outputs
  • Advanced Startup for DC-DC
    • Simplifies Downstream DC-DC Design
    • Compliant to PSE Inrush
  • Automatic Maintain Power Signature (MPS)
    • Auto-adjust MPS for Type 1-2 or 3-4 PSE
    • Supports Ultra-Low Power Standby Modes
  • Primary Adapter Priority Input
  • Supports PoE++ PSE
  • -40°C to 125°C Junction Temperature Range
  • 20-lead VQFN Package
  • IEEE 802.3bt (Draft) PD Solution for Type 3 or Type 4 PoE
  • Supports Power Levels for Type-4 ( TPS2373-4) 90-W and Type-3 ( TPS2373-3) 60-W Operation
  • Robust 100 V Hotswap MOSFET
    • TPS2373-4 (typ.): 0.1-Ω, 2.2-A Current Limit
    • TPS2373-3 (typ.): 0.3-Ω, 1.85-A Current Limit
  • Allocated Power Indicator Outputs
  • Advanced Startup for DC-DC
    • Simplifies Downstream DC-DC Design
    • Compliant to PSE Inrush
  • Automatic Maintain Power Signature (MPS)
    • Auto-adjust MPS for Type 1-2 or 3-4 PSE
    • Supports Ultra-Low Power Standby Modes
  • Primary Adapter Priority Input
  • Supports PoE++ PSE
  • -40°C to 125°C Junction Temperature Range
  • 20-lead VQFN Package

The TPS2373 contains all of the features needed to implement an IEEE802.3at or IEEE802.3bt (draft) (Type 1-4) powered device (PD). The low internal switch resistance allows the TPS2373-4 and TPS2373-3 to support high power applications up to 90 W and 60 W respectively. Assuming 100-meter CAT5 cable, this translates into 71.3 W and 51 W at PD input.

The TPS2373 operates with enhanced features.

The Advanced Startup function for DC-DC results in a simple, flexible, and minimal system cost solution, while ensuring that IEEE802.3bt (draft) startup requirements are met. It helps to reduce the size of the low voltage bias capacitor considerably. It also allows long DC-DC converter soft-start period and enables the use of a low-voltage PWM controller.

The Automatic MPS function enables applications requiring very low power standby modes. The TPS2373 automatically generates the necessary pulsed current to maintain the PSE power. An external resistor is used to enable this functionality and to program the MPS pulsed current amplitude.

The TPS2373 contains all of the features needed to implement an IEEE802.3at or IEEE802.3bt (draft) (Type 1-4) powered device (PD). The low internal switch resistance allows the TPS2373-4 and TPS2373-3 to support high power applications up to 90 W and 60 W respectively. Assuming 100-meter CAT5 cable, this translates into 71.3 W and 51 W at PD input.

The TPS2373 operates with enhanced features.

The Advanced Startup function for DC-DC results in a simple, flexible, and minimal system cost solution, while ensuring that IEEE802.3bt (draft) startup requirements are met. It helps to reduce the size of the low voltage bias capacitor considerably. It also allows long DC-DC converter soft-start period and enables the use of a low-voltage PWM controller.

The Automatic MPS function enables applications requiring very low power standby modes. The TPS2373 automatically generates the necessary pulsed current to maintain the PSE power. An external resistor is used to enable this functionality and to program the MPS pulsed current amplitude.
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* Data sheet TPS2373 High-Power PoE PD Interface with Advanced Startup datasheet (Rev. C) PDF | HTML 07 Nov 2018
EVM User's guide TPS2373-4EVM-758 Evaluation Module User's Guide (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 25 Jul 2023
Application note PoE Powered Devices Debug Guidelines PDF | HTML 19 Jul 2021
Application note PoE PD Schematic Review Guidelines PDF | HTML 29 Apr 2021
Application brief How to Identify Allocated Power at PD Through TPH, TPL, and BT Pins PDF | HTML 21 Jul 2020
Technical article The ABCs and 123s of PoE PDF | HTML 17 Apr 2020
Technical article Delivering a smooth transition from AC to PoE power PDF | HTML 01 Nov 2018
Technical article The new PoE standard: It’s almost here PDF | HTML 06 Jun 2018
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TPS2373-4EVM-758 — TPS2373-4 evaluation module for IEEE802.3bt PoE PD applications

The TPS2373 evaluation module (TPS2373-4EVM-758) contains evaluation and reference circuitry for the TPS2373, which is a IEEE802.3bt PoE PD controller suitable for high power PoE PD applications. The EVM is designed with a 5V active clamp forward isolated converter for high efficiency, 70W PD (...)

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