TPS2373: TPS2373-4 for 60W application

Hironori Yoshimura

Part Number: TPS2373

I understand that inside FET(2373-4=0.1ohms, 2373-3: 0.3ohms) is different value.
my customer has already registration (CPN) by TPS2373-4 device for 70W PoE.

Do you have any risks if my customer apply TPS2373-4 for 60W PoE application?

over 2 years ago

0 Michael Pahl over 2 years ago

TI__Mastermind 21320 points

Hello,

The -3 and -4 relates to the PoE Type Power levels -- Type 3 = 51W, and Type 4 = 71W.

A 60W application should use the -4 part because it exceeds the 51W limit.

So yes it should be good.

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Regards,

Michael P.

Applications Engineer

Texas Instruments

0 Hironori Yoshimura over 2 years ago in reply to Michael Pahl

TI__Intellectual 1820 points

Micheal, Sorry for confusion. Just in case if customer use TPS2373-4 for 51W application, What kind of risks are expected ?

I assume in-rush current is larger when use TPS2373-4 against 51W apps with TPS2373-3.
If you have another risks, please let me know?

+1 Michael Pahl over 2 years ago in reply to Hironori Yoshimura

TI__Mastermind 21320 points

Hello,

If they use the TPS2373-4 there is no risk for 51W application. The -4 internal hotswap FET can withstand up to 71W, so it can be used for any power level less. They are just paying a price premium for a -4 FET vs. the TPS2373-3 FET.

The in-rush current is actually well defined by the IEEE802.3.bt standard, so in order to be compliant it has to be within a certain limit. So the in-rush should not effect the design.

So there should be no risks. The TPS2373-4EVM-758 actually has jumpers for the classification resistors, so you or customer can order an EVM and set it to Class 6 (51W) and test with a PSE. This will show how there is no risk of -4 part operating at 51W.