POWER SPLITTER FOR A VARIABLE NUMBER OF LOADS AND POWER SPLITTING METHOD

摘要

The invention relates to a power splitter for a variable number of loads, a power splitting method for a variable number of loads and a software product for power splitting. It is possible to provide power splitting for a variable number of loads, which allows for an efficient distribution of power while reducing unnecessary overhead, with the determination of an overall power demand for the variable number of loads being concentrated in the power splitter, which may then request the desired amount of power from the power supply.

主权项

1. A power splitter for a variable number of loads, comprising:
a plurality of ports, to each of which a load is connectable, a power unit arranged for receiving power from an external power supply and for supplying power to the plurality of ports, a control unit arranged for detecting, during operation, which of the ports is populated by a load, and for determining a total amount of power required for powering the loads populating the ports, wherein the control unit is further arranged for communicating to the power supply a power request based on the determined total amount of required power.