SLVSER7 October 2020 TPS23731
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The waveforms of Figure 8-7 demonstrate detection, classification, and start-up from a Type 2 PSE with Class 4 hardware classification. The key waveforms shown are VVDD-VSS, VRTN-VSS, and IPI. IEEE802.3bt and IEEE 802.3at require a minimum of two detection levels; however, four levels are shown in this example. Four levels guard against misdetection of a device when plugged in during the detection sequence.
VRTN to VSS falls as the TPS23731 charges CBULK following application of full voltage. In Figure 8-9, the converter soft-start is also delayed until the end of inrush period.