PoE Power Sourcing Preprocessing for Faster PD Startup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing Power over Ethernet (PoE) systems have a low power supplying speed due to the need for the master control unit to fully start before powering on devices, and they take a long time to resume normal operation after power is turned off.
Innovation Solution
A preprocessing unit is added to the power sourcing equipment, which can start running after the master control unit initializes, allowing it to detect and power on valid devices without waiting for the main program to complete, thereby reducing startup time and increasing power supply efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the master control unit fully starts before powering on devices, then the system management function is ensured, but the power supplying speed is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit is segmented into a master control unit and a preprocessing unit with distinct functions. The preprocessing unit handles power detection and supply operations independently, while the master control unit focuses on system management. This segmentation allows parallel operation of management and power supply functions, resolving the contradiction between ensuring management reliability and improving power supply speed.
Solution Approach 2:
The preprocessing unit performs power detection and supply preparation in advance, before the main program of the master control unit completes. By conducting preliminary actions independently, the system can power on devices quickly without waiting for the full startup sequence, thus improving power supplying speed while maintaining management capabilities.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the master control unit fully initializes before power supply, then the system stability is improved, but the startup time is extended
Solution Approach 1:
The initialization process is segmented between the master control unit and preprocessing unit. The preprocessing unit can initialize power-related components independently and concurrently with the master control unit's main program initialization, reducing total startup time while maintaining system stability through coordinated operation of both units.
Solution Approach 2:
The preprocessing unit maintains continuous power supply capability throughout the startup process, rather than waiting for complete initialization. This continuous useful action reduces startup time loss while the master control unit completes its initialization in the background, ensuring system stability is achieved without extending the functional startup time.
3Productivity
If the preprocessing unit operates independently, then the power supply efficiency is improved, but the device complexity is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The preprocessing unit is designed with multi-functionality, handling power detection, power supply control, and coordination with the master control unit. By consolidating these related functions into a single dedicated unit rather than distributing them across multiple components, the system achieves improved power supply efficiency without proportionally increasing overall device complexity.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention disclose power sourcing equipment, and a method and an apparatus for power over Ethernet. The Ethernet power sourcing equipment includes a PSE chip, a master control unit, and a power supplying port, and further includes a preprocessing unit. The preprocessing unit is configured to: determine whether the master control unit starts upon power-on; if the master control unit starts upon power-on, control the PSE chip to detect whether the power supplying port is connected to a valid powered device; and when determining that the power supplying port is connected to the valid powered device, control, according to a preset rule, the power sourcing equipment chip to power on the valid powered device. According to the present invention, the Ethernet power sourcing equipment has abundant management functions and can quickly power on a PD.