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TPS2378: Simple Question Input AC Adapter CDB function and Hot Swap Ethernet and APD Power

Part Number: TPS2378

Hi 

I have very simple question for  TPS2378  POE device,

We just started POE Customer support in Japan.

Could you tell us something  for POE device function ?/

[  Question ] 

a)  TPS2378  has APD Pin with AC Power Port 

    We want to know about  CDB function ,  Dose this CDP pin work when ADP External Power supply ??

    Yes, we want  know this function will work or not work when APD External power . 

   

b)  If  AC Adapter connected to ADP as External Power. 

    But  If  Ethernet Line ( from PSE ) will comment what happen ??

   For instance  

   APD Power disconnected ....and get power from Ethernet from PSE??

   Yes we want to know  AC Adapter  to Ethernet  Cable hotswap situation .

c)  If  Ethernet cable connected to TPS2378 

    But if  AC Adapter will connect to  APD ad external power.

     What happen this situation when hotswap  Ethernet to AC Power ??

We checked to TPS2378  EVM user'guide. 

And  APD detect External Power and  If TPS2378 Internal FET turn off,

We thinking something Voltage drop will appear between  VDD(TP6)  and RTN(TP8).

is this correct ? 

If can possible could you provide waveform at  Question b)  and c)  ??

Is ti possible ?

Thanks and Regard

March Jasper   (   Sugimoto  in  Japan )