PD-9506GC - 6-Port 60W BT PoE Midspan | Microchip Technology
Référence : PD-9506GC ⚠ Dernier achat| Qté | Prix unitaire | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $695 | $695,00 |
| 10 | $660.25 | $6 602,50 |
| 25 | $625.5 | $15 637,50 |
| 50 | $590.75 | $29 537,50 |
| 100 | $556 | $55 600,00 |
PD-9506GC Présentation
A PoE midspan is a network appliance that sits between a non-PoE Ethernet switch and PoE-powered end terminals, injecting DC power onto the spare or data pairs of standard TIA/EIA-568 cabling without requiring replacement of the existing switch. Within the broader power-management taxonomy, the PD-9506GC belongs to the Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) category of midspans, which itself sits above simple PoE splitters and below full PoE-enabled switches in Ethernet-power deployment hierarchies.
Key features include support for all four 802.3bt power classes (up to Class 8, 71 W minimum at PD), 55 V output voltage at the load, Gigabit data-rate transparency, and built-in Network Management System (NMS) capability. The unit performs full 2-event and 4-event physical-layer classification, ensuring backward compatibility with legacy 802.3af (15.4 W) and 802.3at (30 W) PDs while enabling new high-power installations.
Architecturally, the PD-9506GC uses an internal high-efficiency AC/DC power supply coupled with per-port detection, classification, and current-limiting circuitry. The chassis implements over-current, over-voltage, and thermal protection, and LED indicators provide visual port status and fault diagnostics. All six ports feed power over both the spare pairs and the data pairs (mode A + mode B), ensuring interoperability with the widest range of PD implementations.
Typical applications include ceiling-mounted Wi-Fi 6E/7 access points in enterprise offices, pan-tilt-zoom surveillance cameras in logistics and parking facilities, IP intercoms and access-control readers at building entrances, and digital signage kiosks. The 60 W per-port headroom also supports emerging USB-C-over-Ethernet thin clients and small-form-factor PCs powered solely through structured cabling.
When integrating the PD-9506GC, place the unit in a ventilated 19-inch rack or shelf-mount location because the power supply dissipates up to ~480 W at full 60 W x 6 load. Use only Cat5e or higher cabling, and budget an additional ~0.5 A per port for inrush spikes during PD classification. Microchip recommends pairing with their PD-9606GC for new deployments as the product replacement path.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing tiers, verified drop-in alternatives from the same PD-95xxGC family, side-by-side comparisons, and practical design notes that are not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
Alternatives de remplacement direct pour PD-9506GC — même boîtier, compatible broche à broche. Les références à boîtier différent nécessitant une retouche du PCB sont exclues.
Variantes de cette série
Modèles de la même série directement compatibles avec PD-9506GC (même facteur de forme et même empreinte) — différant par Compliance, Mounting, Network Management, Output Voltage, PoE Standard.
Outil de comparaison rapide — sélectionnez des références alternatives pour une comparaison côte à côte :
PD-9606GC/AC-US
✅ Remplacement direct✓ En stock
$665.3 / unité
Voir la fiche technique →PD-9512GC
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
PD-9524GC
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
PD-9506GC/AC-US
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
PD-9506GC/AC-UK
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
PD-9506-10GC
✅ Remplacement direct📋 Alternative de référence (hors catalogue)
PD-9506GC Valeurs maximales et caractéristiques électriques
| Product Type | PoE Midspan Injector |
| Number of Ports | 6 |
| Output Power per Port | 60 W |
| Total Max Output Power | 360 W |
| Tension de sortie | 55 V DC |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 / Type 4 |
| Backward Compatibility | IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at |
| Débit de données | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Data Pass-through | Yes (transparent) |
| Input Power | 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Network Management | Yes (NMS) |
| Température de fonctionnement | 0 C to 40 C |
| AC Power Cord Options | US / UK / EU / AC variants |
| Mounting | 1U rack / shelf-mount |
| Compliance | IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3bt |
Guide de configuration des broches du PD-9506GC standard
Configuration des broches du PD-9506GC (boîtier standard). Ce composant de puissance comporte des bornes de grille, de drain et de source. Pour les boîtiers non polarisés, consultez la fiche technique du fabricant pour l'orientation exacte de la broche 1 et les détails de l'empreinte. Les applications courantes incluent la conception d'alimentations, la commande de moteurs et la commutation de charges.
Aucune donnée de brochage détaillée disponible pour PD-9506GC.
Consultez la fiche technique pour la configuration complète des broches.
Applications typiques
PD-9506GC convient pour 6 applications: Enterprise Wi-Fi 6/6E Access Point Power, PTZ and Dome Surveillance Cameras, IP Intercoms and Access Control Readers, Digital Signage and Kiosks, Thin Clients and Small-Form-Factor PCs, Conference Room AV-over-IP Endpoints.
Enterprise Wi-Fi 6/6E Access Point Power
The PD-9506GC's 60 W per-port budget delivers the headroom required by tri-radio IEEE 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 and 6E access points, which draw 35-51 W under full 4x4 MIMO operation. By injecting 55 V DC on each port, the midspan eliminates the need for ceiling-mounted AC outlets, reducing Wi-Fi deployment cost by approximately 30 percent according to industry cabling studies. Each of the six ports powers a separate AP with full mode A + mode B 802.3bt negotiation, ensuring compatibility with Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus, and Juniper Mist APs.
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PTZ and Dome Surveillance Cameras
Pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) and outdoor dome network cameras are among the highest-power PoE loads in surveillance networks, with heater-equipped outdoor PTZ units drawing 30-60 W for heater, motor, and IR illuminator simultaneously. The PD-9506GC's 60 W per-port budget delivers full power even at -40 C ambient on the camera side, including heater warm-up surge. Cabling infrastructure remains Cat5e or Cat6, eliminating the need for outdoor AC conduit runs to camera poles.
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IP Intercoms and Access Control Readers
Modern IP intercoms and access-control readers with LCD displays, RFID readers, and door-strike actuators require 25-45 W sustained, which exceeds legacy 802.3at limits. The PD-9506GC elevates each port to 802.3bt Type 4 headroom of 60 W, future-proofing the deployment against feature additions such as face-recognition cameras integrated into the reader. Six ports support a small commercial building's full intercom-and-access-control subsystem from one closet-mounted midspan.
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Digital Signage and Kiosks
Interactive digital signage kiosks with touchscreen displays, embedded PCs, and barcode scanners typically draw 35-55 W, which the PD-9506GC handles comfortably on any of its six ports. Running power over a single Cat6 cable eliminates the need for an electrician at each kiosk location, slashing deployment cost in retail and transportation-hub rollouts. The midspan's NMS capability allows remote power-cycling of misbehaving kiosks, reducing field-service truck rolls.
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Thin Clients and Small-Form-Factor PCs
USB-C-over-Ethernet thin clients and compact enterprise PCs drawing 45-60 W via PoE are an emerging application enabled by 802.3bt. The PD-9506GC powers up to six such clients per chassis, supporting a small VDI deployment from a single floor-distribution closet. Where Cat6A infrastructure already exists, the PD-9506-10GC variant delivers 10 Gbps data alongside 60 W power, enabling future migration without PoE replacement.
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Conference Room AV-over-IP Endpoints
AV-over-IP encoders and decoders for conference rooms (Dante, SDVoE, NDI) increasingly draw 30-50 W to drive their HDMI I/O and DSP subsystems. The PD-9506GC provides 60 W per port with full Gigabit data pass-through, eliminating separate power supplies at each endpoint and reducing under-table cable clutter. The midspan's NMS integrates with corporate AV management platforms for unified visibility into the AV estate.
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Données de référence d'ingénierie pour PD-9506GC — comparaison, recommandations de conception et informations de conformité.
Guide de sélection
Comparaison avec les alternatives
| Paramètre | Ce produit | PD-9606GC | PD-9512GC | PD-9524GC | PD-9506-10GC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package / Form Factor | 1U 19-inch rack chassis | 1U 19-inch rack chassis | 1U 19-inch rack chassis | 1U 19-inch rack chassis | 1U 19-inch rack chassis |
| Port Count | 6 | 6 | 12 | 24 | 6 |
| Output Power per Port | 60 W | 60 W | 60 W | 60 W | 60 W |
| Total Aggregate PoE Budget | 360 W | 360 W | 720 W | 1440 W | 360 W |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3bt Type 3/4 | IEEE 802.3bt Type 3/4 | IEEE 802.3bt Type 3/4 | IEEE 802.3bt Type 3/4 | IEEE 802.3bt Type 3/4 |
| Data Rate | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 2.5/5/10 Gbps |
| Network Management | Yes (NMS) | Yes (NMS) | Yes (NMS) | Yes (NMS) | Yes (NMS) |
| Lifecycle Status | Last-Time-Buy (2025-05-20) | Active | Last-Time-Buy | Last-Time-Buy | Active |
| AC Input | 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz | 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz | 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz | 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz | 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
Principaux différenciateurs
- True drop-in successor available from same vendor (vs PD-9606GC)
- 10 Gigabit data pass-through option (vs PD-9506-10GC)
- Higher port density variants in same family (vs PD-9512GC)
Notes de conception
Estimated: at full 60 W load on all six ports (360 W PoE + 30-50 W conversion losses), the PD-9506GC dissipates approximately 410-440 W of heat through its chassis. In a fully populated 19-inch rack, leave at least 1U of empty rack space above and below the midspan for airflow, and confirm the rack's HVAC can remove this load from a confined closet. For sites running the unit at > 80% port loading continuously, plan for active rack ventilation or an ambient operating temperature derating to 35 C.
Place the PD-9506GC within 100 m cable run of the powered devices; this is the IEEE 802.3bt channel-length limit. For sites exceeding 100 m, install a PoE extender or place the midspan in a wiring-closet closer to the load. Avoid routing PoE cables parallel to fluorescent-light ballast wiring or three-phase power feeders to minimize common-mode noise injection; cross at 90 degrees where crossings are unavoidable.
Do not mix the PD-9506GC output with passive PoE injectors or non-standard 24/48 V splitters on the same cable run - the 55 V PoE voltage can damage PDs expecting 802.3af-class voltage. According to the Microchip datasheet, always verify that the attached PDs are 802.3af/at/bt-compliant before energizing. If the green Link LED does not illuminate within 5 seconds of PD connection, the cable run likely has a pair-to-pair short or excessive DC resistance; replace the run before further troubleshooting.
Informations de conformité
RoHS and REACH compliance per Microchip product documentation. Not AEC-Q100 applicable - this is an indoor commercial/enterprise PoE midspan, not an automotive-grade component. Last-time-buy notice MFOL-09FGXD587 with ship-by date 2025-10-01.
