Powering USB Devices Over Ethernet with Tycon’s POE-MSPLT-USB

As more networks adopt Power over Ethernet (PoE), installers are looking for efficient ways to power low-voltage USB devices directly from existing infrastructure. Running new electrical lines for tablets, smartphones, Raspberry Pi boards, or IoT controllers increases installation cost and complexity. 

Tycon Power Systems simplifies this with the POE-MSPLT-USB, a compact PoE splitter designed to convert PoE into regulated USB power. 

POE-MSPLT-USB: PoE to 5V USB Power Conversion 

The POE-MSPLT-USB takes an IEEE 802.3af/at PoE input or passive 48VDC PoE and converts it to a stable 5VDC USB output. This allows USB-powered devices to operate directly from a PoE switch or injector without requiring a nearby AC outlet. 

With up to 15W output power (5VDC @ 3A), it supports higher-power USB devices that demand more than standard low-current adapters can provide. 

Key Features 

• PoE Input: IEEE 802.3af/at or Passive 36–60VDC PoE 

• USB Output: 5VDC, up to 3A (15W max) 

• Ethernet Speed: 10/100MB 

• High Isolation: 1500VDC isolation voltage 

• Efficiency: 75% minimum 

• Protections: Short circuit and over-current protection 

• EMC Compliance: FCC Class B / NE55022 Class B 

• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +50°C 

• Compact Size: 65 × 45 × 26 mm 

• UL Listed I.T.E. Power Supply 

Inputs and outputs are isolated, adding an extra layer of protection for connected devices in sensitive deployments. 

Designed for Clean and Reliable Installations 

The POE-MSPLT-USB is ideal for environments where USB-powered devices must be installed in areas without convenient AC access. 

Common applications include: 

• Tablets for kiosks and digital signage 

• Raspberry Pi and embedded systems 

• IoT monitoring devices 

• Smartphones used in fixed installations 

• Access control interfaces 

Because it operates within a wide temperature range (-25°C to +50°C), it can also be used in outdoor enclosures when properly protected from the elements. 

By leveraging PoE infrastructure, installers can centralize power through a UPS-backed PoE switch, improving reliability while reducing wiring complexity. 

Why Choose the POE-MSPLT-USB? 

Instead of using bulky power adapters or adding new electrical circuits, this splitter allows you to: 

• Convert standard PoE directly to regulated 5V USB 

• Deliver up to 15W for higher-demand USB devices 

• Maintain electrical isolation for added protection 

• Deploy in temperature-variable environments 

• Keep installations compact and professional 

For IT professionals, system integrators, and low-voltage installers, the POE-MSPLT-USB provides a practical way to extend PoE capability to USB-powered equipment without compromising performance. 

Available Now at Flytec Computers 

At Flytec Computers, we stock and support the complete Tycon Power Systems lineup, from PoE injectors and converters to advanced power management solutions, all ready to ship. More importantly, our technical team understands real-world deployments and can help you design the right power architecture for kiosks, IoT sensors, embedded systems, and mission-critical installations. 

If you’re planning a project or need help selecting the right model, speak directly with our team at 305-471-5142, start a live chat, or e-mail website@flyteccomputers.com. Visit flyteccomputers.com. Let’s make sure your power solution is as reliable as the network it supports.