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What is the power limit of POE? I don't see a reason to try to dim LEDs on AC or a reason to keep converting DC/AC/DC/AC so often. Wouldn't POE or a similar s
by lylebarrere 12y ago
What is the power limit of POE? I don't see a reason to try to dim LEDs on AC or a reason to keep converting DC/AC/DC/AC so often. Wouldn't POE or a similar standard be better?
- unwind 12y agoPoE (that's Power over Ethernet, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_over_Ethernet http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_over_Ethernet) maxes out at 25.5 W at the powered device. Not a lot general purpose domestic electricity, although of course lighting is being pushed down towards lower power these days.
- theandrewbailey 12y agoUSB might be a good alternative if the data bandwidth of Ethernet isn't required. 60W limit for 12 volts, 100W at 20 volts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Serial_Bus#USB_Power_Delivery https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Serial_Bus#USB_Power...