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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EU Eco-Design 2025/2052: Impact on CPE Power Supplies & Network Operators
The European Union is introducing a major update to its Eco-Design framework for external power supplies. With the adoption of Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/2052, the EU is modernising energy-efficiency and sustainability requirements to reflect today’s rapidly evolving connected device...
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NetBit Introduces Phosphorus-Free and Halogen-Free 12V 2.5A Power Supply
Setting a new benchmark for environmental compliance, reliability, and design efficiency Overview NetBit’s latest 12V 2.5A power supply marks a significant step forward in sustainable product engineering. Designed to meet the growing demand for environmentally responsible solutions, this model...
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What is ESG, and Why Does it Matter in the CPE Power Supply Market?
In recent years, the term ESG has become central to discussions about business strategy, investor confidence, and corporate responsibility. Standing for Environmental, Social, and Governance, ESG provides a framework for evaluating how a company operates beyond its financial performance....
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White Paper: Zero-Draft, Slider-Free Injection Mold Technology
Rethinking Injection Mold Design In today’s manufacturing environment, precision and efficiency are critical. Traditional injection molds have long depended on draft angles and slider mechanisms to ensure reliable part release. While effective, these features introduce trade-offs: reduced dimensional accuracy,...
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New CCC Safety Directive Raises the Bar for CPE Power Supply Plugs
China has introduced a new safety directive that directly impacts the design and certification of power supplies and AC plugs used in Customer Premises Equipment (CPE). Under the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) scheme, all products entering the Chinese market...
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NetBit NBS36M: High-Efficiency Eco Power Supply for Next-Generation CPE
The NetBit NBS36M is the latest generation of high-efficiency switch-mode power supplies (SMPS), purpose-built for today’s most demanding Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) applications. Designed for large-scale deployment across North America and Europe, it combines compact design, exceptional energy efficiency,...
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White Paper: Crimped vs. Spring Contacts in STB Power Supply Connections
The design of STB power supply connections plays a critical role in determining how set-top boxes perform over their lifecycle. Choosing between crimped and soldered wires or spring contacts and metal rails is not a minor engineering decision—it directly...
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NetBit Leads the Way in SCIP Compliance with Fully Lead-Free Power Supply Design
NetBit is proud to announce a major advancement in sustainable electronics: the successful development of a fully lead-free, SCIP-compliant power supply unit. Our new 36W model features customized lead-free components, including the bridge, diode, MOSFET, and chip resistors, all...
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GaN in Customer Premises Equipment (CPE): Pros, Cons & Alternative Technologies
As broadband networks evolve toward multi-gigabit speeds and power-hungry features like PoE++, mesh Wi-Fi, and edge AI, Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) must deliver more performance in smaller, more efficient packages. This puts unprecedented demands on the power supply unit...
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