Method and apparatus for multiple input power distribution to adjacent outputs

摘要

Methods, systems, and apparatuses provide power from multiple input power sources to adjacent outputs efficiently and reliably. Aspects of the disclosure provide a power distribution unit (PDU) that includes a number of power outputs including first and second adjacent power outputs. The PDU includes a printed circuit board having a first conducting layer electrically interconnected to a first power input connection and the first power output, a second conducting layer that is at least partially above the first conducting layer and in facing relationship thereto. The second conducting layer is electrically insulated from the first conducting layer and electrically interconnected with a second power input connection and the second power output, the first and second power outputs thereby connected to different power inputs.

主权项

1. A power distribution apparatus comprising:
a power distribution unit housing; at least one power input disposed at least partially within the housing comprising at least a first input line and a second input line; and at least one outlet comprising at least a primary connector and a secondary connector; at least one printed circuit board disposed in the housing comprising at least two conducting layers, at least one of the two conducting layers comprising at least a first conducting region and a second conducting region, wherein
the first conducting region is electrically interconnected to the first input line and the primary connector, andthe second conducting region is electrically insulated from the first conducting region and electrically interconnected to the second input line and the secondary connector.