The document outlines the evolution of Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology, which enables the simultaneous transmission of power and data over standard networking cables. It highlights various PoE standards introduced from 2002 to 2017 and their applications in devices like IP cameras, access control systems, and video conferencing equipment. The timeline emphasizes PoE's role in simplifying the deployment of powered devices in areas with limited electrical access.

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2002
2011
2017
15.4W
30W
60W* 100W**
2-Pair PoE
2-Pair PoE+
4-Pair UPoE (2011) 4-Pair PoH (2011)
100W 4-Pair PoE (2017)60W 4-Pair PoE (2017)
Thin
Clients
Biometric
Access Control 802.11n
RFID Readers PTZ IP Cameras Alarm SystemsVideo IP Phones
Access Controls Point of Sales Nurse Call 802.11ac
Laptops
PTZ IP Cameras
with Heaters
Information
Kiosks Computers TV
Video
Conferencing
High Power
Wireless
Computers Televisions
Video
Conferencing
High Power
Wireless
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PoE Timeline Power over Ethernet (PoE) provides the simultaneously transmission of
power and data through a standard networking cable. The technology
simplifies the deployment of powered devices such as IP surveillance
cameras in locations that lack convenient access to electrical circuitry. The
following timeline overviews the evolution of PoE.
Source: http://blog.leviton.com/cabling-and-connectivity-power-over-ethernet
* Cisco Proprietary
** HDBaseT Alliance
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