Si3462-EVB User's Guide

Si 3 4 6 2 - EVB
Si3462 E VALUATION B OARD U SER ’ S G U I D E
1. Introduction
This document is intended to be used in conjunction with the Si3462 data sheet for designers interested in the
following:
An
introduction to Power over Ethernet (PoE) and Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) design considerations
Operation of the Si3462 PSE controller in the Si3462-EVB reference design
Configuration and operation of the Si3462-EVB
2. Overview of the Si3462 and Evaluation Board
The Si3462 is a single-port power management controller for IEEE 802.3at PoE/PoE+ compliant Power Sourcing
Equipment (PSE). The Si3462 operates directly from a 50 V (nominal) isolated input for PoE or 54 V (nominal)
isolated input for PoE+. The complete Si3462 reference design (i.e., the Si3462-EVB) also provides full
IEEE-compliant classification and detection as well as a robust disconnect algorithm. Intelligent protection circuitry
includes input under-voltage and over-voltage lockout (UVLO/OVLO), current limiting, and output short-circuit
protection.
The Si3462 is designed to operate completely independently of host processor control. A reset button and an
optional LED status signal are provided to indicate port status including detect, power good, and output fault event
information.
The Si3462 is pin-programmable to support:
No
classification mode reduces bill of materials for 15.4 W operation and also for non-standard powered
devices that do not present a proper classification signature
Endpoint and midspan applications with support for either 10/100BASE-T or 10/100/1000BASE-T
All PoE/PoE+ classification power levels
Classification-based current limiting
Automatic or manual restart after various fault events are detected
VIN
+50 V
+50 V
+
Optional 3.3 V regulator
VDD
+3.3 V
Detect
&
Mark
VDD
Si3462
GND
GND
Classification
&
Gate drive
DETA
VSENSE
ISENSE
STATUS
RST
GND
CLSMARK
DC1
DC2
CLSMODE
DETECT
FAULT
PGOOD
VOUT
48 V
PSE
output
(to port
magnetics)
_
Figure 1. Typical Application Circuit
(Example is for PoE; for PoE+, use +54 V nominal VIN)
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3. Connectors and Switches
The Si3462-EVB is equipped with two banana jacks and an optional third banana jack on one side and two RJ-45
connectors on the other side.
Figure 2. Placement of Connectors and Switches
The board receives power through the banana jacks:
J1
GND
+50 V nominal input (+45 V to +57 V) for PoE;
+54 V nominal input (+51 V to +57 V) for PoE+
J3
Optional banana jack:
+3.3 V input
An optional onboard +3.3 V shunt regulator generates the supply voltage for the Si3462 from the +50 V input
voltage. The +3.3 V supply voltage may also be provided by an external source through the optional banana jack if
higher efficiency is desired. In this case, the regulator and its associated resistors (including the series resistors)
should be removed.
J2
BLACK banana jack:
RED banana jack:
The RJ-45 Ethernet connectors:
J7
ETHERNET IN
PoE
Reset pushbutton:
J8
input
output
SW1
Mode setting DIP switch:
SW2
These switches set the operating mode according to Table 2 on page 7 including the following:
Available
power level (4 W, 7 W, 15.4 W, and 30 W)
or Endpoint configuration
Automatic restart or restart after disconnection modes of operation
Midspan
Refer to "6.1. Initialization and Operating Mode Configuration" on page 7 for more details.
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4. Quick Check of the Si3462 Evaluation Board
The only items needed to operate the Si3462 are an isolated 50 V power supply and connection cables (the
Si3462-EVB comes with the optional onboard 3.3 V shunt regulator).
For a quick check of the board, perform the following steps:
Ensure
that the configuration DIP switch settings are in line with the powered device (PD) to be used (refer
to "6.1. Initialization and Operating Mode Configuration" on page 7). Alternatively, for the purpose of this
quick check, use the settings shown in Figure 3.
30
W of available power
configuration
Automatic retry
Midspan
1
Figure 3. DIP Switch Settings
Connect
the 50 V power supply to the banana inputs observing the correct polarity (a series diode protects
the board from damage in case of polarity reversal).
Switch on the 50 V power supply. The status LED should flash at a 1.5 Hz rate signaling that the Si3462 is
trying to detect a PD.
Connect a PD to the PoE labeled RJ-45 connector. After a short time, power should be applied to the PD,
and the status LED should turn continuously on. If the PD requests more power than the Si3462-EVB is
configured for, power will be denied, or, if once powered and an overload condition occurs, power will be
shut down, and the status LED will flash rapidly. Depending on initial configuration, the device may then
automatically start detection after 2.2 seconds or wait until the Ethernet cable is removed (and plugged in
again).
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5. Introduction to PoE
IEEE 802.3 clause 33 is the standard for providing power to a remote Ethernet device on the same cable that is
carrying data. The draft standard for higher power situations, often referred to as POE+, is 802.3at. The power is
either carried common-mode on one of the data pairs (for 10/100/1000BASE-T) or on the spare pairs for
10/100BASE-T only applications. There are various different connection schemes depending on the pairs used to
carry the power (Alternative A or B), the location of power insertion (Endpoint or Midspan), and
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T compatibility.
The Si3462-EVB implements the configuration shown in Figure 4. Midspan PSE connection (Alternative B), but the
Si3462 controller can be configured to operate in either Midspan or Endpoint applications and may be designed in
applications using any pairs.
POWER SOURCING
EQUIPMENT (PSE)
SWITCH/HUB
Spare pair
Data pair
Data pair
Spare pair
POWERED DEVICE
(PD)
4
4
4
5
5
5
1
1
2
2
3
3
6
6
7
7
8
8
Ethernet IN
1
TX
48 V
±
1
2
S IGNAL P AIR
6
7
±
5
S PARE PAIR
2
3
RX
4
3
6
S IGNAL P AIR
8
RX
TX
DC- DC
Converter
and
PD I/F
7
8
SPARE PAIR
PoE
Figure 4. Midspan PSE Connection (Alternative B)*
*Note: This is the connection scheme implemented on the Si3462-EVB reference design.
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5.1. PSE Detection, Classification, Power-Up, and Power Removal
The basic sequence for applying power is shown in Figure 5. The following is a description of the functions that
must be performed in each phase.
57 V
Voltage
44 V
20.5 V
15.5 V
10 V
Time
(msec)
2.8 V
tDET_CYCLE
tCLASS_CYCLE
tPWRUP
Figure 5. Detection, Classification, Power-Up, and Disconnect Sequence
5.1.1. Detection
During the detection phase, the PSE probes with limited current and voltage to determine if a 25 k signature is
present. A valid PD must present between 23.75 and 26.25 k in the range of 2.8 to 10 V with an offset (due to the
bridge diodes) of up to 1.9 V and a parallel capacitance of between 0.05 and 0.12 µF.
The Si3462-EVB uses a robust 3-point detection sequence to avoid inadvertently powering and damaging a
non-PoE-enabled device.
For endpoint applications, detection must be completed within 500 ms of applying a valid signature. When
configured as a midspan, there is a possibility that the PSE circuit will compete with an endpoint PSE, and, as
required by the IEEE specifications, the Si3462 waits at least two seconds after an unsuccessful detection cycle to
repeat the detection process.
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5.1.2. Classification
Classification is performed by applying a voltage between 15.5 V and 20.5 V to the PD and measuring the current.
The maximum power level that can be drawn by the PD is determined based on the current measured according to
the information in Table 1.
Table 1. Classification Levels
ISENSE Current
(Nominal)
Classification Level
Minimum Power Level
< 6.5 mA
Class 0
15.4 W
6.5 mA to 14.5 mA
Class 1
4W
14.5 mA to 23 mA
Class 2
7W
23 mA to 33 mA
Class 3
15.4 W
33 mA to 48 mA*
Class 4
26.4 W
*Note: Currents above 45 mA may be treated as class level 0, which is 15.4 W.
To save bill of materials cost, the Si3462 does not perform classification when configured for 15.4 W of output
power. There is also a programmable mode for no classification and 30 W of output power to support non-standard
PDs. If no classification is done, the classification components of the bill of materials do not need to be populated.
The classification mark components only need to be populated for 30 W mode with classification.
5.1.3. Power-Up
After successful classification (i.e. the PSE has enough available power to satisfy the PD's needs), power is
applied to VOUT as long as there is not an overcurrent fault, disconnect, or input undervoltage (UVLO) or
overvoltage (OVLO) condition. The status LED is continuously on while power is applied.
The Si3462 implements a two-level overload protection scheme. The output current is limited to ILIM, and,
additionally, the output is shut down if the current exceeds ICUT for longer than 60 ms (for further details, refer to
“6.4. Power-Up” or to the Si3462data sheet). An overload condition is signaled by a rapidly-flashing status LED.
If power is removed due to an overload condition, detection may automatically restart after a 2.2 s delay, or
removing and plugging the Ethernet cable might be necessary depending on the initial configuration (see “6.1.
Initialization and Operating Mode Configuration”). The start of a new detection phase is signaled by the LED
flashing at a lower rate.
5.1.4. Disconnect (Power Removal)
Removal of a PD can be sensed by determining that the dc current is less than 5 mA for more than 350 ms. If the
current then exceeds 10 mA before reaching the timeout for at least 60 ms, the power must not be removed.
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6. Detailed Description of the Si3462 PSE Controller
The Si3462 is a fully IEEE compliant PoE/PoE+ PSE power management controller. The Si3462 is specifically
designed and configured to work with an applications circuit (Si3462-EVB) with which it implements a single port
PSE solution for either Midspan or Endpoint PoE applications.
Refer to the detailed evaluation board schematics in "9. Si3462-EVB Schematics" on page 17 and "11.
Si3462-EVB PCB Layouts" on page 23; the overall functionality is described below. Representative waveforms are
shown in "8. Output Voltage and Load Current Waveforms" on page 13.
6.1. Initialization and Operating Mode Configuration
The Si3462 is initialized at powerup or whenever Pin 8 (RST) is held low and then allowed to transition high. Upon
reset (RST asserted low), the voltage at the STATUS pin (as determined by the DIP switch and the associated
resistor network) is sensed to determine the operating mode of the Si3462. The detection process begins
immediately after initialization.
The following operating mode parameters can be set with the DIP switches:
Endpoint
or Midspan mode controls the back off timing per IEEE specifications.
action on Fault or Overload determines whether the Si3462 automatically restarts after 2 s when a
fault or overload condition (e.g., input UVLO, output short-circuit event, classification power level
exceeded) is detected or waits to restart until an open-circuit condition is sensed.
Available power level (and PSE Type specifying the classification method used).
Restart
Table 2. Operating Modes1,2,3,4,5
DIP Switch
Configuration
Status Pin
Voltage (V)
Operating Mode
PSE
Type
Midspan/
Endpoint
Restart Action Availab Classification Classification
on Fault or
le
BOM5,6
Mark BOM5,7
Overload Event Power
Condition
< 0.122
2
Midspan
Restart after
disconnection
30 W
No
No
0.122 to 0.338
1
Midspan
Restart after
disconnection
7W
Yes
No
0.338 to 0.548
1
Midspan
Restart after
disconnection
15.4 W
No
No
0.548 to 0.756
2
Midspan
Restart after
disconnection
30 W
Yes
Yes
Notes:
1. After power-up, the STATUS pin drives the base of an NPN transistor that controls an LED.
2. There is a trade-off in selecting the mode setting resistor values between voltage step accuracy and additional
worst-case supply current. For high-value resistors, the base current will alter the voltage steps while low-value resistors
may place higher load on the STATUS pin while driving the LED. The suggested resulting parallel resistance used by the
Si3462-EVB is 2.0 k.
3. Each mode setting resistor should be connected either to GND or +3.3 V through the DIP switch. Care should be taken
not to short the +3.3 V supply to GND.
4. A reset is required after a DIP switch position change for the new mode to take effect.
5. Refer to the Si3462-EVB User Guide to understand the components required to support Classification and Mark.
6. Classification components are R14,R15,R16C8, D5, Q6, and Q17.
7. Classification mark components are Q2, R24, and R25.
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Table 2. Operating Modes1,2,3,4,5 (Continued)
DIP Switch
Configuration
Status Pin
Voltage (V)
Operating Mode
PSE
Type
Midspan/
Endpoint
Restart Action Availab Classification Classification
on Fault or
le
BOM5,6
Mark BOM5,7
Overload Event Power
Condition
0.756 to 0.961
2
Midspan
Auto restart after
2s
30 W
No
No
0.961 to 1.162
1
Midspan
Auto restart after
2s
7W
Yes
No
1.162 to 1.366
1
Midspan
Auto restart after
2s
15.4 W
No
No
1.366 to 1.575
2
Midspan
Auto restart after
2s
30 W
Yes
Yes
1.575 to 1.784
2
Endpoint
Restart after
disconnection
30 W
No
No
1.784 to 1.990
1
Endpoint
Restart after
disconnection
7W
Yes
No
1.990 to 2.196
1
Endpoint
Restart after
disconnection
15.4 W
No
No
2.196 to 2.407
2
Endpoint
Restart after
disconnection
30 W
Yes
Yes
2.407 to 2.618
2
Endpoint Auto restart after
2s
30 W
No
No
2.618 to 2.838
1
Endpoint Auto restart after
2s
7W
Yes
No
2.838 to 3.044
1
Endpoint Auto restart after
2s
15.4 W
No
No
>3.044
2
Endpoint Auto restart after
2s
30 W
Yes
Yes
Notes:
1. After power-up, the STATUS pin drives the base of an NPN transistor that controls an LED.
2. There is a trade-off in selecting the mode setting resistor values between voltage step accuracy and additional
worst-case supply current. For high-value resistors, the base current will alter the voltage steps while low-value resistors
may place higher load on the STATUS pin while driving the LED. The suggested resulting parallel resistance used by the
Si3462-EVB is 2.0 k.
3. Each mode setting resistor should be connected either to GND or +3.3 V through the DIP switch. Care should be taken
not to short the +3.3 V supply to GND.
4. A reset is required after a DIP switch position change for the new mode to take effect.
5. Refer to the Si3462-EVB User Guide to understand the components required to support Classification and Mark.
6. Classification components are R14,R15,R16C8, D5, Q6, and Q17.
7. Classification mark components are Q2, R24, and R25.
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After power-up, the STATUS pin of the Si3462 is in a high-impedance state and is used for measuring the voltage
set by the DIP switch and the associated resistor network. Then, during normal operation, this pin drives the status
LED via transistor Q3.
The mode setting voltage steps are provided by a simple 4-bit DAC. Each mode setting resistor should be
connected either to GND or +3.3 V for proper operation. Take care not to short the +3.3 V supply to GND, and
remember to activate the reset button for the new configuration to take effect.
The voltage thresholds found in Table 2 on page 7 take into account the slight loading effect of Q3's base current;
therefore, it is recommended to use the same source resistance (around 2.0 k) as that of the Si3462-EVB
network when providing the status pin voltage from a different voltage source, such as a simple voltage divider or a
DAC. Different resistor values may be used in the mode setting network, but the trade-off between voltage step
accuracy and the additional worst-case supply current should be considered. For high value resistors, the base
current will alter the voltage steps, while low value resistors may place higher loads on the STATUS pin when
driving the LED.
6.2. Detection
The detection process consists of sensing a nominal 25 k signature resistance in parallel with up to 0.15 µF of
capacitance. The signature resistance measurement has to be carried out in the 2.8 to 10 V output voltage range
with a 5 mA current limit.
To eliminate the possibility of false detection events, the Si3462-EVB reference design performs a robust 3-point
detection sequence by varying the voltage across the load and sensing the load current changes. This minimizes
effects, such as those caused by the diode bridges present in powered devices (PDs).
At the beginning of the detection sequence, VOUT is at zero; then, it is varied from 4 to 8 V and back to 4 V for
20+20+50 ms at each respective level. If the PD's signature resistance is in the RGOOD range of 17 to 29 k, the
Si3462 proceeds to classification and powerup. If the PD resistance is not in this range, the detection sequence
repeats continuously.
Detection is sequenced approximately every 360 ms until RGOOD is sensed, indicating a valid PD has been
detected. The STATUS LED (D2) is flashed at an approximate rate of 1.5 Hz to indicate that the PSE is searching
for a valid PD.
6.3. Classification
To save bill of materials cost, the Si3462 does not perform classification when configured for 15.4 W of output
power. There is also a pin-programmable mode for no classification and 30 W of output power to support
non-standard PDs. If no classification is done, the classification components of the bill of materials do not need to
be populated. The classification mark components only need to be populated for 30 W mode with classification.
The Si3462 implements both the one-event and two-event physical layer classification methods. For one-event
classification, the pass FET Q4 is turned on and programmed for an output voltage of 18 V with a current limit of
75 mA for 30 ms. For the two-event classification, the 18 V pulse is output twice with an 8.5 V amplitude mark
pulse for 10 ms between the two classification pulses.
If the class level of the PD is not within the supported level as set by the initial voltage on the Si3462's STATUS pin
(refer to the Operating Mode Configuration section above), an error is declared, and the LED blinks rapidly at a rate
of 10 Hz for two seconds before the Si3462 goes back to the detection cycle. This is referred to as
classification-based power denial. If the class level is in the supported range, the Si3462 proceeds to powerup.
This is referred to as classification-based power granting. Classification level is determined according to the
current measured at the ISENSE input as shown in Table 3.
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Table 3. Classification Levels
ISENSE Current
(Nominal)
Classification
Level
PSE
Type
Minimum
Power Level
Overload Current
Threshold ICUT (Typ)
[mA]*
Overload Current
Limit ILIM (Typ)
[mA]
< 6.5 mA
Class 0
1
15.4 W
16,500/Vout
425
14.5 mA to 23 mA
Class 2
1
7W
7,500/Vout
425
23 mA to 33 mA
Class 3
1
15.4 W
16,500/Vout
425
33 mA to 48 mA
Class 4
2
26.4 W
33,200/Vout
885
*Note: The ICUT overload thresholds are dynamically calculated as a function of the granted power and the
effective output voltage.
6.4. Power-Up
After successful classification, the pass FET is turned on with a current limit corresponding to the classification
results as indicated in Table 3. After powerup, power is applied to VOUT as long as there is no overcurrent fault,
disconnect, or input under-voltage (UVLO) or over-voltage condition. The STATUS LED is continuously lit when
power is applied.
If the output power exceeds the level of the power requested during classification, the Si3462 will declare an error
and shut down the port, flashing the LED rapidly to indicate the error (for either two seconds or until an open-circuit
condition is detected as determined by the initial voltage on the STATUS pin).
The Si3462-EVB implements two levels of overload protection:
The
output current is limited to the ILIM value corresponding to the classification level detected (refer to
Table 3). During the powerup transient, phase output current is limited to 425 mA, independent of the
classification level.
If the output current exceeds ICUT for longer than 60 ms, the output is shut down (refer to Table 3 for the
ICUT values). Additionally, for Class 4 devices, if current limitation persists longer than 15 ms, power will
also be shut down to protect the pass FET.
If the Si3462 was configured to operate in the automatic retry mode, it will retry detection and power up after an
overload. In this case, the status LED will flash rapidly for two seconds to show the error condition, and then the
Si3462 will automatically initiate a new detection cycle while the status LED flashes at a rate of 1.5 Hz.
Alternatively, the Si3462 can be programmed to signal that an error condition has occurred, in which case the user
must disconnect the Ethernet cable and plug it in again (or push the reset switch on the Si3462-EVB) to start a new
detection and powerup cycle. In this case, the status LED flashes rapidly until an open-circuit is detected and then
flashes at a rate of 1.5 Hz to show that a new detection cycle is in progress. Power is provided again only after
successful detection and classification. The Si3462-EVB does not regulate the output voltage during the power-on
state. Input voltage changes will be transmitted to the output directly.
6.5. Disconnect (Power Removal)
The Si3462 supports a robust disconnect algorithm. If the output current drops below 7.5 mA, a timer is started to
count towards a time-out of 350 ms. If the output current again exceeds the 7.5 mA threshold, the timer is
decremented at 10 times the increment rate towards zero. Power is removed from the output if the timer reaches
the 350 ms limit, but the Si3462 will continue to provide power if the output current is above the 7.5 mA limit for at
least a fraction of the 350 ms timeout (unless an overload condition is sensed). The only other way to force the
Si3462 to disconnect power is by doing a reset.
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6.6. Current Limit Control
The Si3462's overcurrent trip point, ICUT, is determined by the output power set during the classification stage
power granting process and the actual output voltage. If the output current exceeds the threshold, a timer counts
up towards a timeout of 60 ms. If the current drops below the set threshold, the timer counts down towards zero at
1/16th the rate. If the timer reaches the set timeout, an overcurrent fault is declared, and the channel is shut down
by turning off the pass FET. Additionally, for Class 4 devices, if the output current reaches the ILIM level, the output
is shut down after 15 ms to protect the pass FET. After an overcurrent fault event, the LED will flash rapidly. As set
by the initial voltage on the STATUS pin at powerup, the Si3462 then automatically resumes the detection process
for “automatic restart configuration” unless the Si3462 is configured in a “restart after a disconnect condition” mode.
For the automatic restart configuration, the LED will flash rapidly after an overcurrent event for 2.2 seconds, and a
new detection cycle will be initiated. The LED will then flash at a 1.5 Hz rate to show that the detection is in
progress.
In the restart on disconnect configuration, the LED will flash rapidly until an open-circuit condition is detected
before a new detection cycle will start. Normally, an open-circuit condition can be created by removing the Ethernet
cable from the Si3462-EVB's RJ-45 jack labelled “PoE”. Power will not be provided until an open-circuit condition is
detected. Once the Si3462-EVB detects an open-circuit condition, the detection process begins. The status LED
blinks at a rate of 1.5 Hz, and the Si3462 is then allowed to go into classification and powerup mode if a valid PD
signature resistance is detected.
6.7. UVLO/OVLO
The Si3462-EVB reference design is optimized for 50 V nominal input voltages (44 V minimum to 57 V maximum).
If the input voltage drops below 42 V, a UVLO condition is declared, or, if it exceeds 60 V, an over-voltage condition
is declared, and the output is shut down in both cases. An undervoltage or an overvoltage event is a fault condition
reported through the status LED as a rapid blinking of 10 flashes per second. The UVLO and OVLO conditions are
continuously monitored in all operating states.
6.8. Status LED Function
During the normal detection sequence, the STATUS LED flashes approximately 1.5 times per second as the
detection process continues. After successful powerup, the LED glows continuously. If there is an error condition
(i.e., class level is beyond the programmed value or a fault or overcurrent condition has been detected), the LED
flashes rapidly at 10 times per second. This occurs for two seconds for normal error delay, and the detection
process automatically starts again after 2.2 s unless a “restart after disconnect condition” was set during the initial
configuration. Power will not be provided until an open-circuit condition is detected. Once the Si3462-EVB detects
an open-circuit condition, the LED blinks at 1.5 times per second.
If the PD is disconnected so that a disconnect event occurs, the LED starts flashing at 1.5 times per second once
the detect process resumes.
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7. Design and Layout Considerations
7.1. General Recommendations
The Si3462-EVB schematic and layout are intended to be used as a reference for all customer designs. The
Si3462-EVB has been tested by the University of New Hampshire Interoperability Lab (UNH IoL) to comply with the
relevant IEEE 802.3 Clause 33 specifications. UNH test reports can be downloaded from
http://www.silabs.com/PoE. Since the Si3462's performance in an application depends on external components
and PCB layout, customers are ultimately responsible for validating their design's conformance to all relevant
industry, safety, and customer-specific requirements. For applications support, visit the Silicon Labs Technical
Support web page: https://www.silabs.com/support/pages/contacttechnicalsupport.aspx.
7.2. Isolation
The IEEE 802.3 specification requires that the PSE output power be isolated from earth ground*. To accomplish
this, the input power source must be isolated from earth ground. Also, do not connect the Si3462's ground
connection (Pin #11) to earth ground because this pin serves only as a circuit reference point in the Si3462-EVB.
*Note: If the input power supply is referenced to earth ground and if one of the output pads is connected to ground, it can
create a high-current fault condition that will not be protected.
7.3. SELV-Compliant Output Voltage
Since the output of the Si3462-EVB reference design is designed to be less than 57 Vdc under all conditions, it is
considered an SELV circuit.
7.4. Surge Protection
The Si3462-EVB applications design includes a clamp diode, D6, to protect against 50 µs intra-building lightning
surges as specified in IEEE 802.3. Additional protection, such as a 1 A fuse in the output circuit, may be required
for applications in which the Ethernet cabling is not intra-building.
7.5. Thermal Considerations
The pass FET needs a cooling surface of adequate size. The Si3462 controller itself implements over-temperature
protection, but this alone cannot effectively protect the pass FET in case of a sudden overload. Nevertheless,
relatively tight thermal coupling between the two devices may be a good idea.
Some of the resistors, such as the current sensor and the series resistors of the shunt regulator (if used), also
dissipate relatively large amounts of power. Care should be taken to select resistors with proper power ratings.
Using a high-efficiency external 3.3 V supply instead of the onboard shunt regulator can save almost 1 W of power.
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8. Output Voltage and Load Current Waveforms
Figures 6 through 13 show the output voltage and load current waveforms during startup and fault conditions.
Refer also to the Si3462-EVB schematics in Figures 14 through 16.
Ch1: PoE output voltage referenced to the +50V rail
with the output open
Bad detection signature
detected at this point
Slow decay due to the 453k pull-up
Figure 6. Detection Pulse into Open-Circuit
Ch1: PoE output voltage referenced to the +50V rail
Good detection signature
detected at this point
Figure 7. Successful Detection
Rev. 1.2
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Si3462-EVB
Ch1: PoE output voltage referenced to the +50V rail
Detection
Classification
Figure 8. Detection and Classification Pulse for a Type-1 Device
Ch1: PoE output voltage referenced to the +50V rail
Mark Pulse
Detection
Two event classification
Figure 9. Detection and Classification Pulse for a Type-2 Device
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Ch1: PoE output voltage referenced to the +50V rail
Detection
Classification
Power-on
Figure 10. Detection, Classification, and Powerup for a Type-1 Device
Ch1: PoE output voltage referenced to the +50V rail
Mark Pulse
Detection
Two event classification
Power-on
Figure 11. Detection, Classification, and Power-up for a Type-2 Device
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Figure 12. Overcurrent Disconnect Delay Time of 60 ms
Figure 13. Overcurrent Disconnect Delay Time of 15 ms
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Rev. 1.2
RED
TPV2
+3V3
3.3V
Regulator
R4
40.2K
R3
66.5K
TPV1
R1b
5.11K
+50V
S1B
0
+
S1
R2
1K
+3V3
C3
12uF
0
DC2
DC1
R28
10K
DC1 is LSB for
current limit
and MSB
for detection
R8
R29
10K
2.15K
R9
TPV8 549K
TPV7
R10
0
15nF 10K
C7
TPV4
10V driver
Gate Drive
Classification
and Current Limiting
0
TLV431
U2
R1a
5.11K
BLACK
J1
SW PUSHBUTTON
R12
20K
Q5
MMBTA06LT1
R11
20K
+50V
BC856A
Q16
R13
9.09K
RESET
Button
C5
1uF
C4
1uF
10uF
Q6
C8
0.01uF
D5
16V
R16
36.5K
/RST
8
U1
Si3462 PSE
0
1
2
4
5
6
7
9
10
470pF
C11
0.1uF
C10
CLSMARK
DC1
DC2
RST CLSMODE
DETA
VSENSE
ISENSE
STATUS
0.1uF
Classmode
R17
453K
R18
2.00
R19
1K
Q4
IRFM120A
D2
GREEN
UVLO
GND
/RST
+50V
Socket
PoE-
0
/RST
C12
0.01uF
R20
301K
+3V3
ISENSE
TPV5
D7
MMSD914
PoETo the POE load detector
+3V3
VDD
SOCKET
0
1.5K
R6
R5
49.9K
TPV13
+3V3
R7
332
+50V
Q3
MMBTA06LT1
0
TPV9 TPV10
D6
SMAJ58A
+50V
0
3.3V
Mode_SW
GND
MD
MODE_SW
STATUS
ISENSE
ClassMark
DC1
DC2
Classmode
DETA
VSENSE
Controller
P0.7
P0.6
P0.5
P0.4
P0.3
P0.2
P0.1
P0.0
C6
0.01uF
STATUS
ISENSE
VSENSE
DETA
Classmode
DC2
DC1
ClassMark
DC1
0
+50V
PoE-
C17
0.1uF
TPV6
C13
0.1uF
TPV14
TPV11
R22
5.11K
Common Mode Chokes
for GbE midspan
DC1 is LSB for
current limit
and MSB
for detection
R21
10K
ClassMark
Figure 14. Si3462-EVB Schematic (1 of 3)
R15
20K
R14
2.37K
MMBTA06LT1
TPV3
0
+50V
Q17
BC856A
Optional
Classification
Components
Not
populated
RED
+3V3
3
VDD
11
GND
C9
C1
470pF
MMBTA06LT1
Q1
C2
R24
10K
+50V
C14
0.1uF
L1B
FA2536-ALD
4
J3
5
+50V
R23
20.0K
C15
0.1uF
D3
C16
0.1uF
+3V3
7
8
4
5
3
6
1
2
7
8
4
5
3
6
1
2
TPV12
J7
RJ-45
MX3+
MX3-
MX2+
MX2-
MX1+
MX1-
MX0+
MX0-
J8
RJ-45
MX3+
MX3-
MX2+
MX2-
MX1+
MX1-
MX0+
MX0-
DETA
D4
MMSD914
Ethernet Ports
R27
4.99K
R26
20K
Q14
BC856A
PoE Load
Detector
PoE-
MMSD914
R25
10K
L1A
FA2536-ALD
1
D1
6
Optional
Classification
Mark
Components
2
MMBTA06LT1
Q2
J2
3
Input Power Connector
Si3462-EVB
9. Si3462-EVB Schematics
Full schematics are provided in the following figures. To ensure you are using the latest schematic database
revisions, you may download the zip file from the Silicon Laboratories Si3462 documentation page:
http://www.silabs.com/products/power/poe/Pages/PowerSourcingEquipment.aspx
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GND
3.3V
R103 26.1K
R102 13.0K
R101 6.49K
Figure 15. Si3462-EVB Schematic (2 of 3)
0
SW DIP-8
SW2
Operating
Mode
R100 3.24K
MD
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GND
VDD
0
2
4
6
8
1
3
5
7
P0.7
P0.4
P0.5
P0.6
Figure 16. Si3462-EVB Schematic (3 of 3)
0
P0.3
P0.2
P0.1
P0.0
C2DAT
1
3
5
7
9
2
4
6
8
J11
P0.7
J10
9
DF9-9S-1V
DF9-9S-1V
0
/RST
C2CK
/RST
Si3462-EVB
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10. Si3462-EVB Bill of Materials
Table 4. Si3462-EVB Bill of Materials
Qty
Ref
Value
Rating
Tol
PCB Footprint
Mfr Part Number
Mfr
PoE BOM (Including Optional LED)
2
C1, C10
0.1 µF
10 V
C0603
C0603X7R101-104K
Venkel
1
C2
10 µF
6.3 V
C0603
C0603X5R6R3-106M
Venkel
1
C5
1 µF
10 V
C0603
C0603X7R100-105K
Venkel
2
C6, C12
0.01 µF
100 V
C0603
C0603X7R101-103K
Venkel
1
C7
15 nF
16 V
C0603
C0603X7R160-153K
Venkel
2
C9, C11
470 pF
25 V
C0603
C0603X7R101-471K
Venkel
1
C17
0.1 µF
10 V
C0603
C0603X7R100-104K
Venkel
1
D2
GREEN
25 mA
LED-RT
551-0207
Dialight
3
D3, D4, D7
MMSD914
0.2 A
SOD-123
MMSD914
Fairchild
1
D6
SMAJ58A
400 W
DO-214AC
SMAJ58A
Littelfuse
4
Q1, Q2,
Q3, Q5
MMBTA06LT1
500 mA
SOT23-BEC
MMBTA06LT1
On Semi
1
Q4
IRFM120A
2.3 A
SOT223-GDS
IRFM120A or
FDT3612
Fairchild
2
Q14, Q16
BC856A
100 mA
SOT23-BEC
BC856A
Diodes Inc.
1
R19
1 k
1/16 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-10W-1001F
Venkel
1
R5
49.9 k
1/8 W
±1%
R0805
CR0805-8W-4992F
Venkel
1
R6
1.5 k
1/10 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-10W-1501F
Venkel
1
R7
332 
1/16 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-10W-3320F
Venkel
1
R8
549 k
1/16 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-10W-5493F
Venkel
1
R9
2.15 k
1/16 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-10W-2151F
Venkel
3
R10, R21
10 k
1/16 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-10W-1002F
Venkel
4
R11, R12,
R15, R26
20 k
1/16 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-10W-2002F
Venkel
1
R13
9.09 k
1/16 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-16W-9091F
Venkel
1
R17
453 k
1/10 W
±1%
R0805
CR0805-10W-4533F
Venkel
1
R18
2
2W
±1%
R2512
CR2512-2W-2R00F
Venkel
1
R20
301 k
1/16 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-10W-3013F
Venkel
1
R22
5.11 k
1/16 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-10W-5111F
Venkel
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Table 4. Si3462-EVB Bill of Materials (Continued)
Qty
Ref
Value
Rating
Tol
PCB Footprint
Mfr Part Number
Mfr
1
R23
20 k
1/16 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-16W-2002F
Venkel
1
R27
4.99 k
1/16 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-16W-4991F
Venkel
3
R28, R29,
R100
10 k
1/16 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-16W-1002F
Venkel
1
R100
3.24 k
1/16 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-16W-3241F
Venkel
1
U1
Si3462 PSE
QFN10N3X3P0.5
Si3462XYY-GM
SiLabs
Basic BOM
Optional Classification BOM
1
R14
2.37 k
1/16 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-10W-2371F
Venkel
1
R15
20 k
1/16 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-10W-2002F
Venkel
1
R16
36.5 k
1/10 W
±1%
R0805
CR0805-10W-3652F
Venkel
1
Q6
MMBTA06LT1
500 mA
SOT23-BEC
MMBTA06LT1
On Semi
1
Q17
BC856A
100 mA
SOT23-BEC
BC856A
Diodes Inc.
1
D5
16 V
500 mW
5%
SOD-123
MMSZ5246BT1G
On Semi
1
C8
0.01 µF
100 V
C0603
C0603X7R101-103K
Venkel
±1%
R0603
CR0603-10W-1002F
Venkel
Optional Classification Mark BOM
2
R24, R25
10 k
1/16 W
1
Q2
MMBTA06LT1
500 mA
SOT23-BEC
MMBTA06LT1
On Semi
SW8-DIP-SMT
TDA08H0SK1
CTS
System Dependent BOM
Mode Selector
1
SW2
SW DIP-8
0.025 A
1
R101
6.49 k
1/16 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-16W-6491F
Venkel
1
R102
13 k
1/10 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-10W-1302F
Venkel
1
R103
26.1 k
1/16 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-16W-2612F
Venkel
1
R2
1 k
1/10 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-10W-1001F
Venkel
1
S1
SW
Pushbutton
50 mA
SW-PB-MOM
101-0161-EV
Mountain Switch
Reset
Rev. 1.2
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Table 4. Si3462-EVB Bill of Materials (Continued)
Qty
Ref
Value
Rating
Tol
PCB Footprint
Mfr Part Number
Mfr
±10%
C1210
C1210X7R251-104K
Venkel
PoE Coupling Circuit for Midspan
4
C13, C14,
C15, C16
0.1 µF
1
L1
FA2536-ALD
675 µH
IND-FA2536
FA2536-ALD
COILCRAFT
Connectors
1
J1
Black
15 A
BINDING-POST
111-0703-001
Johnson/Emerson
2
J2, J3
Red
15 A
BINDING-POST
111-0702-001
Johnson/Emerson
2
J7, J8
RJ-45
RJ-45
95001-2881
MOLEX
2
J10, J11
DF9-9S-1V
0.1 A
CONN-DF9-9S-1V
DF9-9S-1V
Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.
1.0 A
DO-214AC
S1B
Fairchild
Power Input Filter
1
D1
S1B
1
C3
12 µF
±20%
C2.5X6.3MM-RAD
EEUFC2A120
Panasonic
1
C4
1 µF
±10%
C1210
C1210X7R101-105K
Venkel
±1%
R2512
CR2512-2W-5111F
Venkel
TLV431-DBZ
TLV431BCDBZR
TI
3.3 V Supply
2
R1b, R1a
5.11 k
1
U2
TLV431
1
R3
66.5 k
1/10 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-10W-6652F
Venkel
1
R4
40.2 k
1/10 W
±1%
R0603
CR0603-10W-4022F
Venkel
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2W
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11. Si3462-EVB PCB Layouts
Figure 17. Si3462-EVB Top-Side Component Placement
Full PCB layouts are provided in the following figures. To ensure you are using the latest layout database revisions,
you may download the zip file from the Silicon Laboratories Si3462 documentation page:
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Figure 18. Si3462-EVB Top-Side Interconnect
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Figure 19. Si3462-EVB Ground Plane
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Figure 20. Si3462-EVB Power Plane
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Figure 21. Si3462-EVB Bottom-Side Interconnect
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12. BOM Component Considerations
To achieve optimal performance and full-specification compliance, Silicon Labs strongly encourages the use of the
components and vendor part numbers listed in “10. Si3462-EVB Bill of Materials”. If alternate components must be
substituted, note the following recommendations for components in the power section.
Diode
D6 must not clamp at 57 V and must clamp to <100 V under worst-case surge conditions.
dissipating components must be separated from each other and moved away from components that
are heat-sensitive.
Other component considerations:
Heat
Headers
J10 and J11 are used for development purposes only. The Si3462 is not user-programmable, and
it is not recommended that these components be included in actual layouts.
The operating mode setting DIP switch and its associated resistors are probably not needed in a custom
design. Replace them with a suitable voltage divider consisting of two resistors (preferably with a resulting
2.0 k parallel resistance).
Diode D1 protects the circuit from accidental polarity reversal. It may not be needed.
The reset push button and its associated components (R2 and C5) are optional. If not needed, tie the /RST
input high.
A much higher-efficiency external supply may be substituted for the 3.3 V shunt regulator.
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13. Operating the Si3462-EVB
The Si3462-EVB itself is very simple to use. Only a 50 V dc power source is needed for connection to J2. A power
rating of at least 35 W is recommended when the high-power PoE+ mode is used.
The Si3462 will automatically power up, detect the operational modes (midspan/endpoint, classification power
level, and restart mode), and begin the detection process, during which the LED flashes at 1.5 times per second.
Figure 22. Si3462-EVB
To test the Si3462-EVB in a PoE environment, many commercial PDs are available, such as Wireless Access
Points (WAPs), Voice over IP phones (VoIP), and IP-based security cameras. Any of these can be connected to the
Si3462-EVB to receive PSE power while exchanging Ethernet traffic. One example of a POE+ PD is an 802.11n
(multi-radio) wireless access point.
To test the Si3462-EVB in a PoE environment, many commercial PDs are available, such as Wireless Access
Points (WAPs), Voice over IP phones (VoIP), and IP-based security cameras. Any of these can be connected to the
Si3462-EVB to receive PSE power while exchanging Ethernet traffic.
Another PD option is to use the Si3462-EVB with one of the Si3400/01 or Si3402 evaluation boards configured to
present a Class 4 load if POE+ is desired. If one of these boards is used, it should be configured to present a
minimum load of > 0.25 W to ensure that it draws at least 10 mA to comply with the IEEE standard.
When the Si3462 is applying power to a valid PD, the LED is continuously lit. After an error condition (e.g., an
UVLO or short-circuit event) is detected, the LED flashes at 10 times per second. The flashing will continue for 2.2
seconds or until an open circuit is detected as determined by the operating mode of the Si3462.
The Si3462 mode is set by the voltage levels provided by resistors R100 through R103 and DIP switch SW2
according to Table 2 on page 7. Note that each resistor should be connected to either the 3.3 V supply rail or to
ground in order to generate correct voltages (i.e. the two corresponding switches should be in opposite positions).
Odd-numbered switches connect the resistors to the 3.3 V supply, and even-numbered switches connect them to
ground. The MSB is controlled by switches 1 and 2. After changing the settings, push the reset button for the new
mode to take effect.
The reference board is shipped configured for midspan power injection with full power support and automatic retry
after a fault (DIP switch setting 01101010).
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14. Summary
With its fully-compliant PSE interface, the Si3462-EVB provides a simple and comprehensive applications solution
for PSE system designers who require IEEE-compliant PSE functionality and safe operation with standard
telephone interfaces and voltages.
15. Ordering Guide
Ordering Part Number
Description
Si3462-EVB
Evaluation board kit for Si3462-EVB reference design.
Si3462-XYY-GM
Ordering part number for Si3462 devices.
X = device revision; YY = firmware revision.
Refer to the Si3462 data sheet Ordering Guide for current ordering information.
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"15. Ordering Guide" on page 30.
Updated
ordering part number to Si3462-EVB.
Revision 1.1 to Revision 1.2
Updated
Figure 14 on page 17.
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