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Networked PIP Series
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Reference Manual
In larger Fast Ethernet networks, additional hubs, concentrators, and other network hardware
are used to form a larger network, as shown in Figure 6.6.
Today, commonly available networking cards are 10/100Base-T capable, which allows them
to be used on either 10BaseT or 100Base-T networks.
The maximum length of cable for CobraNet is the same as for Ethernet:100 meters over CAT-
5 copper cable, 2 kilometers over multimode fiber. Proprietary “Fast Ethernet via single mode
fiber” networks can reach even further.
6.3.2 Audio Specs
Sample rate: CobraNet can handle sample rates of 48 kHz or 96 kHz, but the PIPs work
only at 48 kHz. They cannot receive audio from devices operating at 96 kHz.
Bit depth: Set each channel to transmit 16-, 20- or 24-bit audio data as desired.
Latency: There are three choices of latency through the network: 5.333 ms, 2.66 ms, or 1.44
ms.
6.3.3 Bundles and Audio Channels
You will be assigning all audio channels to groups called Bundles for transmission over the
CobraNet network. Bundles were formerly called Network Channels.
A bundle can carry up to 8 audio channels. Up to eight bundles can be sent in a 100 Mbps
line, depending on the signal's bit depth and sampling rate.
Figure 6.6 Multi-Star Topology