REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS
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Table 2-2. Recommended Maximum Lobe Length
Maximum Lobe Length
4 Mbit/sec
16 Mbit/sec
Voice Grade UTP
(or IBM Type 3)
100 meters
60 meters
2.1.3 Impedance
The characteristic impedance for UTP cable is 100 ohms
±
15% and
150 ohms (@ 1 MHz to 20 MHz)
±
10% for STP cable.
2.1.4 Attenuation
Attenuation values include the attenuation of the cables, connectors,
and patch panels. Maximum attenuation for UTP cable segments
used with the TRMIM-20R is:
4.0 MHz
16.0 MHz
UTP (Voice Grade)
56 dB/km
131 dB/km
STP (IBM Types 1 & 2)
22 dB/km
45 dB/km
STP (IBM Types 6 & 9)
33 dB/km
66 dB/km
2.1.5 Maximum Number of Stations
The maximum number of stations in a single ring, using UTP cabling,
is 72 stations, regardless of the ring speed.
2.1.6 Crosstalk
Crosstalk is caused by signal coupling between the different cable
pairs contained within a multi-pair cable bundle.