Frequent Questions

  • [FAQ] TPS23861: How to configure TPS23861 in different operating modes? What’s the AUTO Bit?

    Part Number: TPS23861 How to configure TPS23861 in different operating modes? What’s the AUTO Bit?

  • [FAQ] TPS23861: How does it protect itself (current protection, thermal protection)? What’s the difference between ICUT and ILIM?

    Part Number: TPS23861 How does TPS23861 protect itself (current protection, thermal protection)? What’s the difference between ICUT and ILIM?

  • [FAQ] Is there a way I can get my PoE design started quickly and speed up my time-to-market?

    Is there a way I can get my PoE design started quickly and speed up my time-to-market?

  • [FAQ] Why use sleep mode in PoE applications?

    Why use sleep mode in PoE applications?

  • [FAQ] How to optimize layout of the PoE PD system?

    How to optimize layout of the PoE PD system?

  • [FAQ] What is the use of T2P in PoE applications?

    What is the use of T2P in PoE applications?

  • [FAQ] I want to add an adapter to my PoE PD design. What are the different adapter ORing options I can implement? What are considerations for each option?

    I want to add an adapter to my PoE PD design. What are the different adapter ORing options I can implement? What are considerations for each option?

  • [FAQ] Why does my PoE PD EVM continuously power cycle after connecting to an IEEE802.3at compliant PSE?

    Why does my PoE PD EVM continuously power cycle after connecting to an IEEE802.3at compliant PSE?

  • [FAQ] Why is soft-start so important with PoE devices?

    Why is soft-start so important with PoE devices?

  • [FAQ] How is the PoE handshake done between PSE and PD (detection, classification and inrush)?

    How is the PoE handshake done between PSE and PD (detection, classification and inrush)?

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