Raspberry Pi continues to expand its ecosystem with innovative and practical accessories, and their latest addition—the RaspberryPi PoE+ Injector—simplifies power delivery for networked Raspberry Pi projects. Whether you're running a Raspberry Pi in an industrial setting or a home automation project in a remote location, this new injector allows you to provide power and data over a single Ethernet cable.
The Raspberry Pi PoE+ Injector is a compact midspan injector designed to add Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) support to your network. If you don't have a PoE-enabled switch, this device acts as an intermediary, injecting power into the Ethernet cable while maintaining seamless data transmission.
With a price tag of just $25, it’s an affordable and
effective solution for powering Raspberry Pi single-board computers (SBCs) and
other PoE-enabled devices.
Raspberry Pi PoE+ Injector Specifications:
Power & Connectivity
- Standards
Support – IEEE 802.3af (PoE, 13W) and IEEE 802.3at (PoE+, 25W)
- Input
Voltage – 100V - 240V AC
- Output
Voltage – 48V DC
PoE Functionality
- Type
– Midspan Injector
- Network
Speed – 10/100/1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet)
- Connector
Type – RJ45 Ethernet (Input & Output)
Compatibility
- Works
with – Raspberry Pi SBCs (when used with a PoE/PoE+ HAT)
- Supports
Other Devices – Compatible with other IEEE 802.3af/at PoE-powered
devices
Physical Dimensions & Build
- Compact
Form Factor – Easy to integrate into any setup
- Mounting
– Desktop or wall-mountable
Additional Notes
- Developed
in collaboration with – Microchip
- Required
Accessory – IEC mains lead (sold separately)
- Remote
and outdoor installations
- Security
cameras
- Industrial
automation
- IoT
applications
Since the Raspberry Pi 3B+, all Raspberry Pi SBCs
have supported PoE when paired with an optional PoE or PoE+ HAT.
However, without a PoE switch, powering these devices required additional
adapters—until now.
The Raspberry Pi PoE+ Injector was developed in collaboration with Microchip and includes the following features:
- Standards
Support: IEEE 802.3af (PoE, 13W) and IEEE 802.3at (PoE+, 25W)
- Input
Voltage: 100V - 240V AC
- Compatible
with Raspberry Pi SBCs (when used with a PoE/PoE+ HAT)
- Compact
and easy to install
- Ideal
for networked Raspberry Pi projects and other PoE-powered devices
While the Raspberry Pi 5 includes a 4-pin PoE
power connector, the first-party PoE+ HAT+ is still under
development. Raspberry Pi hints that this will be their most efficient Powered
Device (PD) accessory yet, and it has been in the works for quite some
time. Until it officially launches, users can still take advantage of PoE with
existing Raspberry Pi models using the new injector.
For Raspberry Pi users who want a cost-effective and
hassle-free PoE solution, the Raspberry Pi PoE+ Injector is a must-have and currently available on The PiHut. It
ensures that even if you don't have a PoE switch, you can still power
your Raspberry Pi and other PoE devices with ease.
What do you think about this latest addition to the Raspberry Pi ecosystem? Will you be incorporating it into your projects? Let me know in the comments below!
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