Communication 48v base station power supply AC

Why do telecom networks use –48 V DC power?

Telecom and wireless networks typically operate on –48 V DC power, but why? The short story is that –48 V DC, also known as a positive-ground system, was selected because it provides enough power to support a telecom signal but is safer for the human body while doing telecom activities.

What is a -48V back-up battery converter?

The -48V back-up battery converter is similar in construction and complexity to the single-output, high-power VoIP converter previously discussed. The power factor corrected (PFC) AC/DC produces the supply voltage for the 3G Base station''s RF Power amplifier (typ. +27V) and the bus voltage for point-of-load converters.

Can a –48 volt DC power a PA?

However, the –48 V DC must first be efficiently converted to a positive intermediate bus voltage before it can be boosted to power the PA or stepped down to a positive workable supply for the digital baseband units (BBU). A power supply with a capacity of 100 W to 350 W was sufficient to cover many applications.

What is a -48V to multiple output converter?

In a DSL application, a -48V to multiple output converter may be used which incorporates a more complex, lower power transformer (50-100W) with several outputs.