MAX5980A
Quad, IEEE 802.3at/af PSE Controller
for Power-over-Ethernet
General Description
The MAX5980A is a quad, power-sourcing equipment
(PSE) power controller designed for use in IEEE
Benefits and Features
● IEEE 802.3at/af Compliance Enables PD Discovery,
Classification, Current Limit, and Load-Disconnect
Detection
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802.3at/af-compliant PSE. This device provides powered
device (PD) discovery, classification, current limit, and
load disconnect detection. The device supports both fully
automatic operation and software programmability. The
device also supports new 2-Event classification and Class
5 for detection and classification of high-power PDs. The
device supports single-supply operation, provides up to
70W to each port (Class 5 enabled), and still provides
high-capacitance detection for legacy PDs.
• Provides Interoperability with Any Compliant PD
• Two-Point Slope Measurement Verifies the Device
Connected to the Port
• Appropriate Settling Times Implemented to Reject
50Hz/60Hz Power-Line Noise Coupling
• High Power Beyond IEEE 802.3at/af Standard
Supported with Additional Classification (Class 5)
when Needed
● IEEE Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Transmission
Facilitates Signaling Between Power-Sourcing
Equipment (PSE) and Powered Devices (PDs)
• Single-Supply Operation Provides Up to 70W per
Port for PSE Applications, Allowing High-
Capacitance Detection for Legacy PDs
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The device features an I C-compatible, 3-wire serial
interface, and is fully software configurable and program-
mable. The device provides instantaneous readout of
port current and voltage through the I C interface. The
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device’s extensive programmability enhances system
flexibility, enables field diagnosis, and allows for uses in
other, nonstandard applications.
• 0.25Ω Current-Sensing Resistor Helps Eliminate
Power Losses when Sensing High Currents
● Software-Configurable/Programmable Registers
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through I C-Compatible, 3-Wire Serial Interface
The device is available in a space-saving, 32-pin TQFN
(5mm x 5mm) power package and is rated for the automotive
(-40ºC to +105ºC) temperature range.
Produces Instantaneous Readout of Port Current
and Voltage through 9-Bit Port Current and Voltage
Monitoring
• Supports DC Load-Removal Detection
● Saves Space with Thermally Efficient Power Package
• Available in a 32-Pin (5mm x 5mm) TQFN with an
Exposed Pad for Heat Dissipation
Applications
● PSE-ICM
● Power-Sourcing Equipment (PSE)
● Switches/Routers
● Midspan Power Injectors
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Simplified Operating Circuit
AGND
PORT 1
OUTPUT
-54V
OUT1
V
DD
EN
PORT 2
OUTPUT
GATE1
OUT2
MAX5980A
EN
AUTO
MIDSPAN
EN_CL5
A0
PORT 3
OUTPUT
GATE2
OUT3
PORT 4
OUTPUT
GATE3
OUT4
A1
A2
A3
GATE4
-54V
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