PoE PD controller for 802.3af powered devices
The MAX5942ACSE+ is a single-channel powered device (PD) controller compliant with the IEEE 802.3af PoE standard, delivering up to 12.95 W to the load over Ethernet cabling. Operating from an 18 V to 67 V supply rail, it draws only 400 µA of supply current, keeping the overhead low for the downstream DC-DC converter.
Package, mounting, and temperature grade
No internal switch is integrated — the controller drives an external MOSFET and sense resistor, giving the designer flexibility to match the switch to the load current.
Lifecycle and compliance status
No auxiliary sense input is provided — this is a basic PD controller for standard 802.3af applications without signature detection override.
