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Hello: In a recent Energy Star update, the group decided to avoid
inclusion of any regulation for multi-output power adapters. They did so,
primarily because it was too difficult to compare apples to apples. While
the testing procedure for a single voltage output external power adapter is
well defined, testing a multi-voltage output and potentially multi-port power
adapter is not so easily defined. While the UPAMD focus is on a universal connector, is it possible
that a universal connector could have an impact on the ability of the power
adapter to meet Energy Star compliance? QUESTIONS: ·
Will UPAMD take a position at all on efficiency requirements? ·
Does UPAMD expect to provide a spec that will at least be neutral with
respect to Energy Star certification? If the answer to the latter question is yes, how can it be so when
Energy Star does not yet have a compliance spec for universal, flexible power
adapters? I know Energy Star has been contemplating such a spec, but as
of my last check, there is none yet. If UPAMD deems it important to be in compatible with Energy Star,
is anyone in contact with Energy Star to resolve this issue? I would be
happy to volunteer to work on this, if no one else is doing it and if Energy
Star is important to this working group. Please let me know.
Thanks. Regards, Paul Panepinto VP Ecosystem Development Green Plug, Inc. |