Shielded connector module housing with heatsink

摘要

A port connector module supplies power over Ethernet with a power supply mounted to the port housings. The compact arrangement for providing distributed power frees up significant space in the system architecture, while providing a high degree of functionality for power management operations. The power board integrates a number of functions for power management, and can communicate with a host controller. The port housing and power board are enclosed by a shield to reduce EMI radiation or noise emissions. A heat sink is mounted to the shield to dissipate thermal energy from the power board. The solution provides greater compactness and integration to reduced cost and space for distributed power applications.