...of terminating SCSI cables. Active terminators control the impedance at the end of the SCSI bus by using a voltage regulator, not just the power supplied by the interface card. • Passive termination. • A passive terminator sits on the bus to min...

...such as Ultra SCSI Fast-20 and the new Low-Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS) technology. • Because of SCSI-5’s special offset cable exit, up to four channels can be accommodated in one card slot. Connections are also easier where space is limited.

...of two modes: serial or parallel. • In serial mode, the data stream is transmitted one bit at a time. • In parallel mode, multiple bits are sent simultaneously. • Generally, serial cables have DB9 connectors; parallel cables have DB25 connectors.

...means the interconnect cable requires less board space. • Thinner cables • Serial ATA also uses thinner cables (no more than 6.3mm wide) that are available in longer lengths (up to 1 metre) as well as an improved connector design to reduce crosstal...

...Ethernet networks, cable interconnections, network cards, and test equipment. • The • TNC connector • , a threaded version of the BNC, works up to 12 GHz. Used in cellular telephone RF/antenna applications. • The • N connector • is a larger, th...

...to consolidate the cable clutter associated with multiple peripherals and ports, USB supports all types of computer- and telephone-related devices. • USB detects and configures the new devices instantly • Before the arrival of Universal Serial ...

...that match your cables and equipment, the correct pinning, and the number of switch positions you need. • Remember that an ABC switch has just two positions, not three.) You can mix several types of switches in the same chassis. • Step 2: • ...

...and length of the cable used on both the RS-232 and the RS-422/485 side can affect how power is dissipated. Because lower-quality and higher-gauge cable can cause power loss, a good-quality 24 AWG cable is recommended. Also RS-232 runs longer ...

...Fibre optic cable is becoming one of the fastest-growing transmission mediums for both new cabling installations and upgrades, including backbone, horizontal, and even desktop applications. Fibre optic cable is favored for applications t...