Ethernet Alliance PoE Certification Testing

As one of the Ethernet Alliance authorized test laboratories, our Taiwan laboratory offers research testing and certification testing of your Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices.

Ethernet Alliance PoE certification

The wide variety of Power over Ethernet (PoE) products on the market is creating interoperability issues and market confusion. Manufacturers and vendors must address these concerns and provide evidence of successful performance compliance testing resulting in improved interoperability and end-user experience.

The Ethernet Alliance PoE Certification tests PoE products that comply with the applicable IEEE 802.3 PoE clauses and provides end customers with confidence that their PoE products will interoperate with multiple manufacturers.

Ethernet Alliance PoE authorized testing laboratories

UL Solutions has received approval from the Ethernet Alliance to conduct PoE certification testing as the Ethernet Alliance’s authorized testing laboratories.

We help power sourcing equipment (PSE) and powered devices (PDs) manufacturers demonstrate compliance with the Ethernet Alliance’s PoE certification program. We assess products using the approved Ethernet Alliance test plan to determine the product's compliance. The test plan focuses on assessing the proper product operation.

PoE enables devices to both provide and receive power over twisted-pair communication cables between the PSE and PD. PSE comprises end-span devices, such as switches with integrated PoE capabilities, and midspan devices, which are typically used to add PoE capabilities to existing infrastructure. Both configurations provide controlling power to PDs, such as wireless access points, phones, cameras, speakers, LED lighting and other remote or edge devices.

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UL Solutions Taiwan facility provides PoE performance and interoperability testing services

UL Solutions Taipei, Taiwan laboratory tests Type 1-4 and Class 1-8 PSE and PDs. Furthermore, these devices may be certified by the Ethernet Alliance, allowing the manufacturer to use the EA Certified Logo, providing end customers with a clear indicator of the devices’ PoE capabilities.

We can provide research testing on prototypes and finished products. Combined with our deep industry expertise, we can help identify problems, expedite your time-to-market, and increase customer acceptance of your PoE devices.

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Why UL Solutions

UL Solutions has long been recognized as a third-party provider of compliance testing to safety and performance standards and regulations in the global telecommunications industry, and we are rapidly expanding our Ethernet industry expertise.

Our global telecommunications industry service advantages include:

OSHA Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) recognized

UL Solutions is the only independent OSHA Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) recognized by the Ethernet Alliance (EA) to perform PoE certification testing.

Located in Asia

UL Solutions Taiwan laboratory is conveniently located in Asia to service the developing market of PoE devices. Our global presence offers you access to our collaborative network of resources.