Power signal merging for network interface devices

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2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Du, Thuan N (Department: 2116)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Computer power control

C713S321000, C363S065000

Reexamination Certificate

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07921308

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments disclosed herein describe a network interface device including a first powered device controller coupled to first and second power supply lines. A second powered device controller coupled to third and fourth input power supply lines. A dc-dc converter coupled to receive a single signal representing a sum of power signals output by the first and second powered device controllers.

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