NETWORKED LIGHTING DRIVER INCORPORATING A PHYSICAL NEGOTIATED LINK LOSS MODE

A networked driver for a powered device (PD) includes an input connection capable of receiving power and data from an external power and data source, one or more output connections capable of supplying power and data to the PD, and a circuit capable of initiating delivery of a predetermined amount of power to the external load when a physical negotiated link between the external power and data source is lost.