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General Description
The MAX5945 quad network power controller is designed
for use in IEEE 802.3af-compliant power-sourcing equip-
ment (PSE). The device provides power devices (PD) dis-
covery, classification, current-limit, and both DC and AC
load disconnect detections. The MAX5945 can be used
in either endpoint PSE (LAN switches/routers) or midspan
PSE (power injector) applications. The MAX5945 is pin
and function compatible with LTC4259A.
The MAX5945 can operate autonomously or be con-
trolled by software through an I2C-compatible interface.
Separate input and output data lines (SDAIN and
SDAOUT) allow usage with optocouplers. The
MAX5945 is a slave device. Its four address inputs
allow 16 unique MAX5945 addresses. A separate
INT
output and four independent shutdown inputs (
SHD_)
allow fast response from a fault to port shutdown. A
RESET input allows hardware reset of the device. A
special watchdog feature allows the hardware to grace-
fully take over control if the software crashes. A
cadence timing feature allows the MAX5945 to be used
in midspan systems.
The MAX5945 is fully software configurable and program-
mable. A class-overcurrent detection function enables
system power management to detect if a PD draws more
current than the allowable amount for its class. Other fea-
tures are input under/overvoltage lockout, overtempera-
ture protection, output-voltage slew-rate limit during
startup, power-good, and fault status. The MAX5945’s
programmability includes gate-charging current, current-
limit threshold, startup timeout, overcurrent timeout,
autorestart duty cycle, PD disconnect AC detection
threshold, and PD disconnect detection timeout.
The MAX5945 is available in a 36-pin SSOP package
and is rated for both extended (-40°C to +85°C) and
commercial (0°C to +70°C) temperature ranges.
Applications
Power-Sourcing Equipment (PSE)
Power-Over-LAN/Power-Over-Ethernet
Switches/Routers
Midspan Power Injectors
Features
IEEE 802.3af Compliant
Pin and Function Compatible with LTC4259A
Controls Four Independent, -48V-Powered
Ethernet Ports in Either Endpoint or Midspan PSE
Applications
Wide Digital Power Input, VDIG, Common-Mode
Range: VEE to (AGND + 7.7V)
PD Violation of Class Current Protection
PD Detection and Classification
Provides Both DC and AC Load Removal
Detections
I2C-Compatible, 3-Wire Serial Interface
Fully Programmable and Configurable Operation
Through I2C Interface
Current Foldback and Duty-Cycle-
Controlled/Programmable Current Limit
Short-Circuit Protection with Fast Gate Pulldown
Direct Fast Shutdown Control Capability
Programmable Direct Interrupt Output
Watchdog Mode Enable Hardware Graceful
Takeover
MAX5945
Quad Network Power Controller
for Power-Over-LAN
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OUT1
GATE1
SENSE1
OUT2
GATE4
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VEE
OUT3
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DET3
DET2
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TOP VIEW
MAX5945
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AGND
VDD
DGND
RESET
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Pin Configuration
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EVALUATION
KIT
AVAILABLE
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX5945CAX**
0°C to +70°C
36 SSOP
MAX5945EAX
-40°C to +85°C
36 SSOP
**Future product—contact factory for availability.
Typical Operating Circuits appear at end of data sheet.