PD-9606GC/AC-US - 6-Port 90W PoE Midspan 802.3bt | Microchip
MPN: PD-9606GC/AC-US ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $762.5 | $762.50 |
| 5 | $735.8 | $3,679.00 |
| 10 | $712.4 | $7,124.00 |
| 25 | $690.1 | $17,252.50 |
| 50 | $665.3 | $33,265.00 |
PD-9606GC/AC-US Overview
A PoE midspan (also called a PoE injector or power injector) is a network device that adds electrical power to an Ethernet cable between a non-PoE switch and a powered device (PD). Sitting in the power-management hierarchy alongside PoE switches and endpoint PSEs, midspans let operators upgrade existing copper infrastructure to high-power PoE without replacing the Ethernet switch. Midspans are classified as Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) under IEEE 802.3bt (Type 4, 4-pair power).
Key features include 90 W per port output compliant with IEEE 802.3bt Type 4, six PoE ports in a compact indoor chassis, automatic detection and classification of connected PDs, short-circuit, overload and overvoltage protection, and network management capability (NMS) for remote monitoring via web/SNMP. The Gigabit data path ensures no throughput penalty on 10/100/1000BASE-T links, and 4-pair powering enables the full 90 W power class for emerging devices.
The PD-9600GC family architecture implements the 802.3bt PSE functions, including LLDP-based power negotiation, so high-power PDs such as PTZ cameras with heaters and IR illuminators can draw their full power budget. The AC input operates from standard mains with internal rectification, and the units can be rack or wall mounted for structured-wiring closets.
Typical applications power IEEE 802.11ax Wave-2 access points, Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) and dome surveillance cameras, IP videophones, thin clients, digital signage, and small 5G small-cell radios - all devices whose power demand exceeds the 30 W of older 802.3at deployments.
Design consideration: budget the aggregate power draw across all six ports against the AC input rating, and confirm each PD supports 802.3bt 4-pair powering to achieve the full 90 W class.
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PD-9606GC/AC-US Specifications (manufacturer-published)
| Product Type | PoE Midspan Injector (PSE) |
| Number of PoE Ports | 6 |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3bt-compliant (Type 4, 4-pair) |
| Power Per Port | up to 90 W |
| Output Voltage | 55 V (listed as 54 V PoE on DigiKey) |
| Output Current Per Port | 1.64 A |
| Data Rate | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Input | AC mains (AC-US power cord included) |
| Network Management | Yes (NMS - web/SNMP monitoring) |
| Mounting | Rack / wall mount, indoor |
| Target Devices | 802.11 access points, PTZ/dome cameras, IP videophones, thin clients |
| Compliance | IEEE 802.3bt, RoHS (per Microchip product listing) |
| Manufacturer Series | PD-9600GC / PD-96xxGC family |
PD-9606GC/AC-US Interfaces & Connectors
PD-9606GC/AC-US exposes the following interfaces and connectors as published by the manufacturer: Power Input. Expansion header pinout, connector pin numbering, and electrical limits are defined in the manufacturer documentation.
| Power Input | 6 |
Refer to the manufacturer documentation for the full expansion header pinout and connector pin numbering.
Power & Thermal Characteristics
| Power Input | 6 |
Power input and thermal parameters for PD-9606GC/AC-US as published by the manufacturer.
Typical Applications
PD-9606GC/AC-US is suitable for 6 applications: Wi-Fi 6/6E Access Point Deployment, PTZ and Dome Surveillance Camera Powering, Non-PoE Switch Infrastructure Upgrade, IP Videophones and Thin Clients, Digital Signage and Small Cell Radios, Structured-Wiring Closet Power Distribution.
Wi-Fi 6/6E Access Point Deployment
The PD-9606GC/AC-US is designed specifically for powering IEEE 802.11 Wave-2 and Wi-Fi 6/6E access points, per the Microchip PD-96XXGC datasheet. Modern dual-band and tri-band APs with multi-radio MACs draw 50-90 W, which exceeds the 30 W ceiling of 802.3at endpoint power and requires 802.3bt Type 4 4-pair powering. The midspan injects up to 90 W per port at 55 V over the existing Cat5e/Cat6 run between a non-PoE switch and ceiling-mounted APs, with LLDP-based power negotiation ensuring each AP draws only its required class. Six ports per unit allow one midspan to power an entire floor of APs, and network management (NMS) enables remote monitoring of per-port power draw. The 10/100/1000 Mbps data path preserves full Gigabit backhaul for multi-gigabit-capable radios on the uplink side within its rated rate.
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PTZ and Dome Surveillance Camera Powering
Pan-Tilt-Zoom and dome cameras with heaters, blowers, and IR illuminators routinely demand 60-90 W, far above legacy PoE budgets. The Microchip datasheet explicitly names PTZ and dome cameras as target loads for the PD-9600GC family. The PD-9606GC/AC-US delivers 90 W per port at 55 V (1.64 A) under 802.3bt, letting outdoor camera installations run over a single Ethernet cable for both power and video, eliminating local electrician work at each pole or facade. Cable runs of up to 100 m are supported per Ethernet standards, and automatic PD detection/classification prevents damage to legacy 802.3af cameras sharing the same installation. Because the midspan passes 10/100/1000 Mbps data transparently, high-resolution camera streams are unaffected, and per-port management via NMS lets security integrators remotely verify that heater-equipped units are receiving their full power allocation.
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Non-PoE Switch Infrastructure Upgrade
The defining use case for any midspan: adding PoE power to an installed base of non-PoE Ethernet switches without replacing them. The PD-9606GC/AC-US inserts between the existing switch and powered devices, injecting 90 W-class 802.3bt power while passing 10/100/1000 Mbps data unimpeded. This capex-light upgrade path is far cheaper than a forklift switch replacement and reuses existing structured cabling, per the Microchip product description. Six ports cover a typical IDF closet serving a small office floor. Network management (NMS via web/SNMP) provides remote visibility of per-port power and PD status, and the AC input with US cord (the /AC-US suffix) simplifies deployment in North American facilities. Protection features - short circuit, overload, overvoltage - safeguard both the switch side and the powered devices on the floor side.
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IP Videophones and Thin Clients
The Microchip datasheet lists IP videophones and thin clients as primary target devices for the PD-9600GC family. Video door stations, intercoms, and desk videophones typically need 15-30 W (802.3af/at classes), while some high-feature videophones with pan cameras and lighting need more headroom that 802.3bt provides. Thin clients and compact point-of-sale terminals over Ethernet likewise benefit from single-cable power-plus-data. The PD-9606GC/AC-US auto-detects each PD class and supplies only the negotiated power - legacy phones receive 802.3af levels while newer units negotiate up to the full 90 W at 55 V. Six ports let one unit power a conference room or call-center cluster. NMS monitoring helps IT teams spot ports drawing anomalous current, an early indicator of cabling faults or failing devices.
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Digital Signage and Small Cell Radios
Emerging high-power Ethernet endpoints - media players, digital-signage displays, and small-cell/5G radios - fall squarely into the 802.3bt Type 4 power envelope that the PD-9606GC/AC-US addresses with 90 W per port. Signage players mounted behind displays and outdoor small cells frequently lack accessible mains outlets, making single-cable PoE powering operationally essential. The 4-pair power delivery at 55 V minimizes cable losses over long Cat6 runs compared to lower-voltage schemes, keeping more delivered power at the load. Automatic classification ensures the midspan never over-drives a lower-class PD, and per-port protection isolates faults so one shorted signage unit cannot take down the remaining five ports. The indoor rack/wall-mountable chassis suits telecommunications closets serving retail floors or campus buildings.
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Structured-Wiring Closet Power Distribution
As a rack/wall-mountable indoor unit, the PD-9606GC/AC-US functions as managed power-distribution equipment in structured-wiring closets and IDF cabinets. Six 90 W-capable ports provide a concentrated power point for mixed loads - a blend of APs, cameras, and phones typical of building floors. The NMS (network management system) capability exposes per-port status, current, and PD classification via web/SNMP, enabling capacity planning and fault triage without site visits. The AC mains input with US cord connects to standard closet UPS output, so PoE power survives utility outages when backed by UPS. Microchip's PD-96xxGC family shares one datasheet and one management approach across 1-, 6-, 12-, and 24-port variants, letting facilities standardize on a single operational model as their deployment scales across buildings.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | PD-9606GC/AC | PD-9606GC/AC-UK | PD-9612GC/AC | PD-9624GC/AC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Microchip Technology (Microsemi / PowerDsine heritage) | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology | Microchip Technology |
| Package / Chassis | 6-port indoor midspan chassis, rack/wall mount | 6-port chassis - same | 6-port chassis - same | 12-port chassis (larger) | 24-port chassis (rack) |
| PoE Ports | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 24 |
| Power Per Port | up to 90 W (802.3bt Type 4) | up to 90 W | up to 90 W | up to 90 W | up to 90 W |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3bt-compliant | IEEE 802.3bt-compliant | IEEE 802.3bt-compliant | IEEE 802.3bt-compliant | IEEE 802.3bt-compliant |
| Output Voltage / Current | 55 V, 1.64 A per port | 55 V, 1.64 A per port | 55 V, 1.64 A per port | 55 V, 1.64 A per port | 55 V, 1.64 A per port |
| Data Rate | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Network Management (NMS) | Yes (web/SNMP) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Key Differentiators
- Highest power class on existing cable plant (vs PD-9601GC/AC)
- Managed (NMS) platform within the family (vs PD-9606GC/AC)
- Right-sized for small deployments (vs PD-9612GC/AC)
Design Notes
Budget the aggregate load before deployment: six ports at up to 90 W each imply a worst-case PoE output near 540 W, plus conversion losses, so the AC feed and upstream UPS must be sized accordingly. Confirm each powered device actually supports 802.3bt Type 4 4-pair powering - LLDP negotiation is required to reach the full 90 W class; legacy af/at PDs will be limited to 15.4 W / 30 W respectively. Use Cat5e or better cabling rated for 4-pair power to minimize I2R losses over 100 m runs.
A frequent integration error is assuming all 90 W-class midspans are interchangeable with PoE switch endpoints: endpoint (switch) PoE and midspan PoE differ in cabling topology and some PDs behave differently with each. Also avoid daisy-chaining midspans and PoE switches on the same run. Select the correct regional suffix (/AC-US for North America, /AC-UK for UK) or order PD-9606GC/AC and source cords locally - using field-fabricated cords on the /AC variant should follow local mains safety codes.
Mount the unit in a ventilated rack or on a wall with clearance for convection cooling; the six-port 90 W chassis dissipates meaningful heat at full aggregate load, so avoid fully sealed cabinets without airflow. Route PoE output cabling away from high-current AC bundles to reduce coupling, and label each port with its served device to leverage the NMS per-port monitoring for capacity planning. Reserve one spare port per closet for fault isolation during commissioning.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance indicated in distributor listings (JAK Electronics comparison lists RoHS attribute for the PD-9606GC series). IEEE 802.3bt compliance confirmed per Microchip datasheet. Safety/regulatory approvals per region indicated by suffix (/AC-US). Reach/halogen status not stated in provided data.