Patent ID: 10177815

Abstract:
Systems and methods are provided for powering Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) devices. An electronic device that is configured for use in a multimedia over coax alliance (MoCA) network may include a communication circuit operable to communicate multimedia over coax alliance (MoCA) based signals over coax cabling in the MoCA network, and one or more power circuits operable to support supplying and/or drawing power over the coax cabling in the MoCA network, to enable powering the electronic device and/or one or more other electronic devices in the MoCA network. The power circuits may include one or more of: a power regulator circuit that draws power from the coax cabling and/or regulates use of the power, a power source circuit that supplies power into the coax cabling, and a power management circuit that manages power related operations in the electronic device and/or in the MoCA network.