Abstract: This invention discloses a local area network including a hub, a plurality of nodes, communication cabling connecting the plurality of nodes to the hub for providing data communication, and a power supply distributor operative to provide at least some operating power to at least some of the plurality of nodes via the communication cabling.

Abstract: This invention discloses a local area network including a hub, a plurality of nodes, communication cabling connecting the plurality of nodes to the hub for providing data communication, and a power supply distributor operative to provide at least some operating power to at least some of the plurality of nodes via the communication cabling.

Abstract: Apparatus for supplying power to communication devices operating within a Local Area Network (LAN) over LAN cabling, the communication devices including one or more powered devices adapted to receive power over the LAN cabling, the apparatus including a power supply which is adapted to receive power from an unregulated source and to provide therefrom regulated power. The apparatus further includes power distribution and control circuitry, which is adapted to identify the powered devices on the LAN, to receive the regulated power and to generate therefrom respective output voltages for supply to the powered devices. The apparatus is housed in a chassis which retains the power supply and the power distribution and control circuitry as a single module.

Abstract: This invention discloses a data communications network including at least one hub, a plurality of nodes connected via network connections to the hub, a power distribution subsystem operative to provide at least some power to at least some of the plurality of nodes via at least some of the network connections. The power distribution subsystem includes a node identification functionality providing identification of nodes via at least some of the plurality of network connections in order to enable an appropriate supply of power to individual nodes and a power supply responsive to the node identification functionality and supplying power to the at least some of the plurality of nodes via the at least some of the network connections.

Abstract: Power distribution apparatus, for controlling supply of a current from an electrical power source to at least one load, includes a current sensor, which is coupled to provide an indication of a magnitude of the current flowing to the at least one load. A current limiter is adapted, responsive to the indication, to apply a pulse width modulation to the current drawn from the source so as to maintain the magnitude of the current flowing to the at least one load within a predetermined limit.

Abstract: This invention discloses a local area network including a hub, a plurality of nodes, communication cabling connecting the plurality of nodes to the hub for providing data communication, and a power supply distributor operative to provide at least some operating power to at least some of the plurality of nodes via the communication cabling.

Abstract: This invention discloses a local area network including a hub, a plurality of nodes, communication cabling connecting the plurality of nodes to the hub for providing data communication, and a power supply distributor operative to provide at least some operating power to at least some of the plurality of nodes via the communication cabling.

Abstract: A pulse width modulation (PWM) controller suitable for use with a variety of open loop topology power supply circuits including ring generator circuits. The controller and the circuit realized therefrom utilizes an open loop topology to achieve the desired output voltage waveform. The PWM controller is suitable for realizing a plurality of different open loop converter topologies such as such as buck, boost, forward and push-pull topologies. The PWM controller is adapted to provide the required signals to control the various possible open loop converter topologies. The controller functions to generate a PWM signal that is used to generate a half wave sine wave signal. The controller includes the necessary functionality to control the duty cycle of the generated PWM signal so as to produce a full wave sine wave at the output of the output bridge circuit.

Abstract: A controller and ring generator circuit realized therefrom utilizing an open loop flyback topology to achieve a desired output voltage waveform. A characteristic feature of the controller is that it provides the required signals to control a ring generator circuit having an open loop fly back topology. The controller functions to generate a PWM signal that is used to switch the primary of a transformer on and off. The controller includes the necessary functionality to control the duty cycle of the generated PWM signal so as to produce a sine wave output on the secondary of the transformer. The controller also includes overcurrent protection circuitry that tracks the load current by sensing the current through the primary winding. In addition, the circuit permits negative current in the secondary by use of a synchronous rectifier circuit coupled to an additional secondary transformer winding. An output bridge circuit creates a full sine wave from the generated half wave output.