[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?

Please refer to the SLVA306 application note which describes in detail the different ORing options that can be used in PoE PD system. Table 1 of the application note shows the solution summary of the operating conditions needed to successfully implement each option.

Additional Resources

• Check out TI's PoE landing page: www.TI.com/PoE
• Learn about the IEEE802.3bt standard: Power over Ethernet: Getting Started with the New Standard