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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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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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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 PD Products – Compact Power Solutions for CPE Devices
The demand for versatile and efficient power solutions is growing, especially for customer-premises equipment (CPE). The NetBit Power Delivery product line offers a range of power supplies designed to cater to diverse needs, delivering 20W to 65W of output power...
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Early Supplier Initiative (ESI) at NetBit: Elevating Innovation Through Early Collaboration
At NetBit, our Early Supplier Initiative (ESI) is more than a strategy—it’s the foundation of how we deliver innovative, high-performance, and cost-effective solutions. By partnering with our customers early in the design process, we streamline development, minimize lead times,...
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DoE Level VII: Understanding the New Energy Efficiency Standard and Its Impact
In February 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) introduced a notice of proposed rule-making aimed at enhancing energy conservation standards for external power supplies (EPS). This new proposed standard, known as ‘DoE Level VII’, marks the latest step...
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Understanding Substances of High Concern in Power Supply Units: RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65
Power supply units (PSUs) are integral to numerous electronic devices, from consumer electronics to industrial machinery. Given their widespread use, ensuring these components are safe, environmentally friendly, and compliant with global regulations is crucial. Substances of High Concern (SVHCs)...
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The Cost Implications of Current and Voltage in Power Supply Units
In the world of power supply units (PSUs), the interplay between current and voltage significantly impacts costs. Generally, high current with low voltage is always more expensive compared to high voltage with low current, even when delivering the same...
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