ScienBiziP, P.C.
Network port and ethernet device integrating powered device and power sourcing equivalent in a port
A network port includes a connection port, a PD unit, a PSE unit, a control unit, and a switch unit. The connection port is connected to an external Ethernet port. The control unit determines a type of the external Ethernet port and outputs determination signal correspondingly. The switch unit selectively connects the PSE unit to the connection port, or connects the PD unit to the connection port according to the determination signal output by the control unit. An Ethernet device is also provided. The network port and the Ethernet device integrate PD and PSE in a port, and switch to corresponding PSE mode or PD mode automatically according to the PSE device or PD device.
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
H G
H04L G06F
inventional inventional
Yu-Chia
Chen