Reducing Scope 3 Emissions One Power Supply at a Time
Power supply efficiency rarely takes centre stage in sustainability discussions. Yet for equipment that remains switched on around the clock, even the smallest energy losses are repeated every hour, across every device, for years. An efficiency improvement of less than one...
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7 Questions Every CPE Product Team Should Ask About the USB-C Transition
The transition from traditional DC jacks to USB-C is becoming an increasingly important consideration for operators and CPE product teams. With new regulatory requirements approaching, the question is no longer simply whether USB-C will affect future product design, but...
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The Clock Is Ticking: Why 2026 Is Critical for Regulation 2025/2052 Transition Planning
EU regulation 2025/2052 will apply from the 14th of December 2028. From that date, most in-scope AC-DC external power supplies (EPS) placed on the EU market will need to meet new USB-C interoperability and eco-design requirements. The question is...
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Why USB-C PD Power Supply Performance Matters for CPE Applications
USB-C Power Delivery (PD) will become the standard for CPE equipment from the 14th December 2028. For operators and equipment manufacturers, this will have a direct impact on device stability, network performance, energy efficiency, regulatory compliance, and long-term reliability. With the introduction of the 2025/2052 regulations, we asked...
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ONE CONNECTOR, MANY PATHS.
Standardisation where it makes sense. Differentiation where it matters. The evolution of CPE power supply design For years, CPE power supplies have been built around highly specific requirements. Different applications, power levels, regional plug types, and OEM priorities have...
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Legacy Transition: Enabling USB-C Power for Existing CPE Platforms
Industry Challenges The transition to USB-C power is accelerating across the industry, driven in part by evolving regulatory frameworks such as EU eco-design regulation 2025/2052. For operators and manufacturers working with established Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), this shift presents...
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EU Regulation 2025/2052: Redefining CPE Power Architecture | White Paper
Our new white paper examines how EU Eco Design Regulation 2025 2052 is redefining power architecture within connected device ecosystems, particularly for Customer Premises Equipment. It establishes that power architecture is no longer a secondary design consideration but a...
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NBS36W: E-Capless Power Supply Designed for Reliable CPE Performance
As connected home and broadband devices continue to operate in always-on (24/7) environments, power supply reliability plays a critical role in maintaining stable performance. The NBS36W from NetBit Electronics is a wall-mount AC/DC power supply developed specifically for Customer...
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Powering the Next Generation of CPE: Introducing the NPD45W
As European regulations evolve, power design is no longer a secondary consideration for Customer Premises Equipment (CPE). With the introduction of EU Eco-Design Regulation (EU) 2025/2052, operators and OEMs face a fundamental shift in how CPE must be powered,...
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USB-C Power Delivery Limitations in CPE
Introduction The EU Eco-Design Regulation (EU) 2025/2052, adopted in 2025 and enforceable from 2028, represents a fundamental shift in how Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) is powered. Unlike previous regulations, it explicitly addresses USB-C Power Delivery (PD), higher power levels,...
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