Microsemi Introduces Industry's Only All-in-one Outdoor Power-over-Ethernet Switch Solution Enabling Powering of Two Devices

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Feb. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC), a leading provider of semiconductor solutions differentiated by power, security, reliability and performance, today announced its leading-edge PDS-102GO outdoor Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switch. The PDS-102GO enables connection of two powered devices to the network via Gigabit uplink, up to 30 watts (W) each, is IP66 rated and can be installed in outdoor environments. In addition, it enables remote monitoring and control of the devices' status, including remote reset.

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Microsemi's PDS-102GO is ideal for applications such as an outdoor wireless LAN (WLAN), outdoor IP camera and outdoor point-to-point (P2P) radio. Additionally, the switch extends the reach between the switch and powered devices by an additional 100 meters, to a maximum of 200 meters, a significant benefit in many applications. The PDS-102GO offers lightning protection to the switch itself, and to the indoor network.

"The introduction of the PDS-102GO switch provides a simple and cost-effective solution for PoE outdoor installations. With the 102GO, an outdoor network can be installed in minutes with minimal installation costs," said Sani Ronen, director of product marketing, PoE Systems at Microsemi. "This new product adds to our leadership position in this market and is the optimal solution for outdoor applications, where ease-of‐use, guaranteed interoperability and low cost are essential."

Other product features include:

• Three ports: one data input and two PoE outputs
• Remotely managed via SNMP and web
• Extends network reach by additional 100 meters
• Outdoor rated: IP66
• Extended temperature range -40 degrees C, +65 degrees C for 802.3af
• Supports 10/100/1000Mbps data rates
• Includes integral surge protection
• plug and play installation (installer does not have to open unit)

Availability
Microsemi's PDS-102GO outdoor switch is available now. Also available for ordering now are the mounting brackets for the outdoor unit. For more information visit www.microsemi.com/products/powerdsine/outdoor-poe-switch or contact [email protected].

About Microsemi
Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq: MSCC) offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for communications, defense & security, aerospace and industrial markets. Products include high-performance and radiation-hardened analog mixed-signal integrated circuits, FPGAs, SoCs and ASICs; power management products; timing and synchronization devices and precise time solutions, setting the world's standard for time;  voice processing devices; RF solutions; discrete components; security technologies and scalable anti-tamper products; Power-over-Ethernet ICs and midspans; as well as custom design capabilities and services. Microsemi is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, Calif., and has approximately 3,400 employees globally. Learn more at www.microsemi.com.

Microsemi and the Microsemi logo are registered trademarks or service marks of Microsemi Corporation and/or its affiliates. Third-party trademarks and service marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Any statements set forth in this news release that are not entirely historical and factual in nature, including without limitation statements related to its new PDS-102GO outdoor PoE switch, and its potential effects on future business, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as rapidly changing technology and product obsolescence, potential cost increases, variations in customer order preferences, weakness or competitive pricing environment of the marketplace, uncertain demand for and acceptance of the company's products, adverse circumstances in any of our end markets, results of in-process or planned development or marketing and promotional campaigns, difficulties foreseeing future demand, potential non-realization of expected orders or non-realization of backlog, product returns, product liability, and other potential unexpected business and economic conditions or adverse changes in current or expected industry conditions, difficulties and costs of protecting patents and other proprietary rights, inventory obsolescence and difficulties regarding customer qualification of products. In addition to these factors and any other factors mentioned elsewhere in this news release, the reader should refer as well to the factors, uncertainties or risks identified in the company's most recent Form 10-K and all subsequent Form 10-Q reports filed by Microsemi with the SEC. Additional risk factors may be identified from time to time in Microsemi's future filings. The forward-looking statements included in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and Microsemi does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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SOURCE Microsemi Corporation

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