SPE Conformance Reference Device Program

Program Details & Application Guide

SPE Conformance Reference Device Program

Help shape the SPE (10BASE-T1L) Power and Data Conformance Test Specifications, and be among the first devices validated when testing goes public at SPS Nuremberg in November 2026.

Why Partner With Us

1
Influence the Standard. Work directly with Telebyte engineers and the JWG to shape the data and power test specifications for SPE.
2
Priority Certification Opportunity. Be among the first companies eligible to complete conformance testing and obtain a registration certificate from one of the SDOs for SPE.
3
Early Market Advantage. Position your product as a validated, interoperable SPE device for early adopters and system integrators.
4
Technical Feedback and Visibility. Receive detailed measurement reports and test results from Telebyte’s lab, and gain recognition as a Conformance Reference Device in conformance test materials and announcements.
5
Launch Timing. Conformance testing and certification activities are targeted for public launch at SPS Nuremberg, Germany in November 2026.

Who Should Apply

Any company with an existing SPE device is eligible to apply. Existing Telebyte customers will be given preference in the selection process. We are currently seeking the following products:

Single Pair Ethernet logo
PSE
Switches
3 Units Needed

Sourced from a minimum of two manufacturers. Telebyte has secured one PSE device to date and is actively recruiting additional PSE partners.

Single Pair Ethernet logo
PD End
Devices
3 Units Needed

Sourced from a minimum of two manufacturers. Telebyte has secured one PD device to date and is actively recruiting additional PD partners.

Applicants should be early adopters of SPE technology whose devices are production-ready or at late prototype stage and available for laboratory evaluation.

What Participation Involves

1

Application

Submit the required application materials.

2

Sample Provision

Provide one or more device samples for lab testing and validation.

3

Technical Collaboration

Work with Telebyte engineers to exercise proposed test cases, provide device documentation, and support debugging during test execution.

4

NDA and IP Protection

Sign Telebyte’s standard non-disclosure agreement to protect confidential information and intellectual property.

5

Acceptance of Test Results

Agree that Telebyte’s measurement data will be used to validate test cases and to support Conformance Reference Device designation and equipment authorization.

Application Requirements

Please include the following in your application:

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Company name and primary contact (name, title, email, phone)
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Device information (model number, firmware/hardware revision, brief description of function)
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Device type (PSE switch or PD end device)
✓
Current Telebyte customer status (existing customer or intent to become a customer)
✓
Availability of samples (number of units and earliest shipping date)
✓
Compliance history (any prior conformance testing or certifications)
✓
Support commitment (technical contact availability during test windows)
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Agreement to NDA (yes/no)

Selection Criteria & Process

Telebyte will evaluate applicants based on:

  • Technical readiness and representativeness of the device for the SPE ecosystem
  • Manufacturer diversity to ensure Conformance Reference Devices represent multiple vendors
  • Availability of samples and support for timely testing
  • Willingness to collaborate in specification refinement and to accept test outcomes under NDA

Selected applicants will be notified within one week of the application deadline and scheduled for lab testing. Telebyte will provide a detailed test plan and timeline for each selected device.

Tentative Timeline

Immediately
Application window opens
11 September 2026
Application deadline
By 14 September 2026
Selection notifications
September – November 2026
Lab testing & validation
SPS Nuremberg, Germany — November 2026
Tentative public launch & conformance testing availability

Confidentiality & Legal

All technical exchanges and measurement data will be handled under a mutual NDA. Telebyte will not publish proprietary device details without explicit written consent from the device manufacturer. Particip ation does not guarantee SDO registration; it provides prioritized access to the conformance process and the opportunity to be among the first devices validated as Conformance Reference Devices.

Questions About the Program?

For questions about the program or the application process, contact us at support@telebyteSPE.com.

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