PD-9001GM/AC - 30W PoE Midspan Injector, Gigabit | Microchip
MPN: PD-9001GM/AC ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $185 | $185.00 |
| 10 | $175 | $1,750.00 |
| 50 | $165 | $8,250.00 |
| 100 | $155 | $15,500.00 |
| 250 | $145 | $36,250.00 |
PD-9001GM/AC Overview
A PoE midspan (also called a PoE injector or "power inserter") is a layer-1 power-sourcing device placed in-line between a non-PoE Ethernet switch and a powered terminal (PT). It negotiates the signature, classification, and power-allocation handshake over the spare or signal pairs defined in IEEE 802.3, then supplies 48-57 V DC up to the negotiated class. Midspans belong to the broader PoE power-sourcing-equipment (PSE) hierarchy, alongside PoE-capable switches and end-span injectors; they are typically used when retrofitting legacy switches to support new high-power Wi-Fi 6/6E APs, PTZ cameras, or VoIP phones.
Key features of the PD-9001GM/AC include gigabit (10/100/1000Base-T) pass-through, surge protection on the data port, support for both 802.3at (2-event) and 802.3af classification, and a guaranteed 30 W output at the PD. The chassis ships with indicator LEDs (AC power, channel power), an IEC C5/C7 AC inlet (cord-set variant), and integrated thermal management for fanless operation. The midspan is targeted at small-office / branch-office networks where silent operation, compact form factor, and standards-compliant negotiation matter more than rack-density.
From a design viewpoint, the PD-9001GM/AC provides a complete, externally-powered PSE solution - no host-side firmware or driver stack is required. Because the device is a sealed plug-top / desktop midspan, engineers can treat it as a black-box AC-to-PoE converter in their system BOM rather than designing discrete PoE PSE hardware. This simplifies compliance, EMI, and thermal design while supporting mixed-vintage 802.3af and 802.3at loads on the same infrastructure.
Typical applications include powering 802.11ac / 802.11ax Wi-Fi access points, pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) surveillance cameras, IP video phones, thin-client terminals, and small-cell or IoT gateways. Because the unit is gigabit-rated, it supports modern high-throughput APs that the older 100 Mb-only 9001G cannot power without bottlenecking the uplink.
For deployment, mount the midspan on a flat surface within 100 m cable reach of the powered device, connect the "Data In" RJ-45 to the existing switch, and "Data & Power Out" to the PD; ensure the AC inlet is on a properly grounded outlet. No software configuration is required - classification, inrush, and disconnect detection are handled internally per IEEE 802.3at.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, gigabit vs fast-Ethernet variant comparisons, and practical deployment notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.
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PD-9001GM/AC Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Product Type | Single-port PoE Midspan / Power Injector |
| Power-over-Ethernet Standard | IEEE 802.3at (Type 2, PoE+) - backward compatible to IEEE 802.3af (Type 1) |
| Maximum Output Power per Port | 30 W |
| Data Rate | 10/100/1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet) |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Input Voltage | AC mains, universal (variant AC = US/N. America cord set) |
| Output Voltage to PD | 48 V to 57 V DC (per IEEE 802.3at) |
| Surge Protection | Yes (on data port) |
| Classification Support | 2-event (802.3at) and 1-event (802.3af) PD classification |
| Backward Compatibility | IEEE 802.3af (15.4 W) powered devices |
| Power Feeding Mode | Midspan (Mode B / 4-pair capable variant - per datasheet) |
| Cooling | Fanless, convection-cooled |
| Indicators | AC power LED, channel power LED |
| AC Connector Variant | AC cord-set (US NEMA 1-15P) |
| Mounting | Desktop / wall-mountable (per Microchip datasheet) |
| Compliance | IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3af, CE, UL (per Microchip product page) |
PD-9001GM/AC standard Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for PD-9001GM/AC (standard package). This power device features gate, drain, and source terminals. For non-polarized packages, refer to the manufacturer datasheet for exact pin 1 orientation and footprint details. Common applications include power supply design, motor driving, and load switching.
No detailed pinout data available for PD-9001GM/AC.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
PD-9001GM/AC is suitable for 6 applications: Wi-Fi 6/6E Access Point Powering, PTZ Surveillance Cameras, IP Video Phones and Conference Terminals, Small Cell and Wireless Backhaul, Retail Point-of-Sale and Kiosk Terminals, IoT and Building-Automation Gateways.
Wi-Fi 6/6E Access Point Powering
The PD-9001GM/AC's 30 W 802.3at output and gigabit pass-through make it well-matched to enterprise Wi-Fi 6/6E access points, which commonly draw 25-30 W under full radio load. The midspan is inserted between a non-PoE switch (Data In) and the AP (Data & Power Out) over a single Cat5e/Cat6 run up to 100 m, so the existing switch is preserved while the AP receives both power and a full gigabit uplink. Higher-tier Wi-Fi 6E APs (such as tri-radio 4x4:4 units) sit right at the 30 W class limit; the PD-9001GM/AC's guaranteed 30 W output and 802.3at 2-event classification ensure proper handshake without falling back to 802.3af power levels. Compared with running a separate AC outlet to each AP, this approach reduces installation cost per drop. Source: Microchip PD-9001GM datasheet and 802.11ax AP power-budget documentation.
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PTZ Surveillance Cameras
PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) IP surveillance cameras with heaters and IR illuminators typically require 25-30 W during cold-start (heater on) and steady-state draw near 20 W. The PD-9001GM/AC's 30 W 802.3at budget covers both the cold-start surge and the steady-state load while keeping the gigabit uplink available for high-bitrate H.265 / H.266 video streams. Surge protection on the data port shields the camera-side PHY from transient overvoltages on outdoor cable runs, an important consideration for perimeter and parking-lot deployments. The midspan is normally mounted indoors near the switch, so outdoor exposure of the PoE hardware itself is not a concern. Where the cable exits the building, an external Ethernet surge protector is still recommended for lightning-prone sites.
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IP Video Phones and Conference Terminals
Modern IP video phones and room-based video-conferencing terminals are PoE-powered endpoints that benefit from the PD-9001GM/AC's stable 802.3at power delivery. A typical executive IP video phone draws 8-15 W in standby and up to ~25 W during full video-call operation with display backlight at peak - all well within the 30 W class envelope. Because the midspan operates independently of the host switch's PoE capability, organizations can deploy video phones on legacy Ethernet switches without an upgrade cycle. The fanless midspan is silent, suitable for offices, huddle rooms, and executive desktops. The gigabit pass-through ensures bandwidth headroom for high-resolution video-conferencing codecs.
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Small Cell and Wireless Backhaul
Picocells, femtocells, and 5G fixed-wireless-access (FWA) customer-premises equipment (CPE) often request 28-30 W of PoE input to power integrated radios plus PoE-out passthrough for an external antenna unit. The PD-9001GM/AC's 30 W 802.3at budget and gigabit data path suit these radios which need the full gigabit uplink for backhaul traffic. Placing the midspan near the switch (Data In) lets the radio be mounted on a wall or rooftop without requiring a local mains outlet; the single Ethernet cable carries both data and power. Surge protection is helpful for rooftop or outdoor cable runs, where induced transients are common.
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Retail Point-of-Sale and Kiosk Terminals
Retail POS terminals, self-checkout kiosks, and digital-signage thin clients are commonly PoE-powered to avoid running AC mains to every counter or wall mount. A typical 21-inch interactive kiosk with touchscreen controller draws 20-28 W, fitting the PD-9001GM/AC's 30 W envelope with headroom. The midspan placement on the back office side keeps the customer-facing side free of AC outlets, improving safety and aesthetics. Gigabit pass-through is important for modern kiosks running cloud POS software that needs the uplink bandwidth to keep transactions snappy. Compared with running dedicated AC drops, this reduces per-terminal install cost by ~40-60%.
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IoT and Building-Automation Gateways
Building-automation gateways, BACnet/IP bridges, and security-panel IP modules have migrated to PoE for centralized power management. The PD-9001GM/AC provides a clean 802.3at supply to these gateways (typical draw 5-15 W with PoE-out to downstream sensors). Because the midspan is fanless and compact, it can sit in a telecom closet alongside switches without acoustic concerns. The gigabit pass-through supports LANs that aggregate building sensors, access-control readers, and IP intercoms on the same switch fabric. For larger installations, multiple PD-9001GM/AC units can be deployed port-by-port as gateway nodes come online.
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Engineering reference data for PD-9001GM/AC — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PD-9001GM/AC-CS | PD-9001GM/AC-EU | PD-9001GS/AC | PD-9001GR/AC-US |
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| Brand | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package / Form Factor | Desktop midspan (AC cord-set variant) | Desktop midspan (AC cord-set variant) - same | Desktop midspan (AC cord-set variant) - same | Desktop midspan (AC cord-set variant) - same | Desktop midspan (AC cord-set variant) - same |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3at Type 2 (30 W) | IEEE 802.3at Type 2 (30 W) | IEEE 802.3at Type 2 (30 W) | IEEE 802.3at Type 2 (30 W) | IEEE 802.3at Type 2 (30 W) |
| Maximum Output Power | 30 W per port | 30 W per port | 30 W per port | 30 W per port | 30 W per port |
| Data Rate | 10/100/1000Base-T | 10/100/1000Base-T | 10/100/1000Base-T | 10/100/1000Base-T | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Surge Protection | Yes (data port) | Yes (data port) | Yes (data port) | Yes (data port) | Yes (data port) |
| Number of Ports | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lifecycle Status (2026-10-11) | Active (PD-9001GM family) | Active | Active | Active (recommended for new designs) | Legacy / superseded - steer new designs to PD-9001GS |
Key Differentiators
- Gigabit pass-through vs 100 Mb legacy midspans (vs PD-9001G (older 100 Mb PowerDsine family))
- 30 W guaranteed at the PD per 802.3at (vs Generic 802.3af (15.4 W) injectors)
- Integrated surge protection on the data port (vs Unbranded low-cost PoE injectors)
- Active product line with successor validation (vs PD-9001GR (legacy PowerDsine family))
Design Notes
Estimated: At full 30 W load on a single 802.3at port, the PD-9001GM/AC draws approximately 35-40 W from the AC mains (assuming ~85% midspan efficiency). Power loss is dominated by the 48-57 V DC/DC conversion from AC. Plan rack-PDU and UPS capacity accordingly when multiple midspans are co-located: 8 midspans at full load ≈ 280-320 W of mains draw, plus inlet/PDU headroom.
Estimated cable reach: per IEEE 802.3, the maximum cable distance from the midspan Data & Power Out RJ-45 to the powered device is 100 m over Cat5e/Cat6. For runs approaching that limit, derate cable to a higher category (Cat6A) to control insertion loss at gigabit rates. Avoid running PoE cables parallel to AC mains for sustained distances; cross at right angles if crossing is unavoidable. Mount the midspan in a ventilated area - it is fanless and relies on natural convection, so enclosed cabinets without airflow can derate output.
Do not assume every 30 W-class endpoint will accept the full 30 W; some 802.3at PDs negotiate to Class 4 (25.5 W) or lower. Verify the PD's power-class signature with a PoE tester before sizing the UPS / branch circuit. Also, when replacing a failed unit, ensure the AC cord-set variant matches the locale (AC = US/N. America NEMA 1-15P, AC-EU = Schuko, AC-CS = China); the midspan itself is identical electrically - only the bundled cord differs.
Compliance Information
Compliance values reflect Microchip product page. IEEE 802.3at and IEEE 802.3af standards compliance is documented in the PD-9001GM datasheet. Operating-temperature range not specified in the publicly indexed sources; see [_validation_note].
