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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.

Why is a -48v battery grounded?

In telecom the positive terminal of the battery or power supply is grounded. That makes everything powered by the -48V negative or 0 at most relative to ground, which is superior in preventing the more damaging electrochemical reactions should the circuits get wet and current leaks to ground. +1 for mentioning this, thank you!

What is negative 48 volt DC?

Negative 48 V DC is still the standard in communications facilities serving up both wired and wireless services as it is perceived to cause less (or at least inhibit galvanic) corrosion in metal than positive voltages.

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.

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