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NON-POWERED INTERFACE CONVERTERS
The Non-Powered Interface Converters enable
connection between DTE and DCE data- communi-
cations equipment with different interfaces. The
Converters perform both the physical and electrical
conversion between the two interfaces. The circuitry is
designed to provide short-range interface conversion.
NOTE
The devices that are to be connected must be within 6 feet
(2 m) of each other. If greater distances are required, then
an active powered converter must be used.
The Converters operate without AC power, using
ultra-low power from the DTE and DCE equipment’s
data and control signals.
Sections 2.1
through
2.4
provide descriptions and typical applications for
each Converter.
2. Introduction