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Interface Characteristics
In specifying parameters for serial binary data interchange between DTE
and DCE devices, the EIA-530 standard assumes the use of balanced lines,
except for the Remote Loopback, Local Loopback, and Test Mode lines,
which are single-ended. Balanced-line data interchange is generally
employed in preference to unbalanced-line data interchange where any of
the following conditions prevail:
❏
The interconnection cable is too long for effective unbalanced
operation.
❏
The interconnection cable is exposed to extraneous noise sources
that may cause an unwanted voltage in excess of
±
1V measured
differentially between the signal conductor and circuit ground at the
load end of the cable, with a 50
Ω
resistor substituted for the
transmitter.
❏
It is necessary to minimize interference with other signals.
❏
Inversion of signals may be required (for example, plus polarity
MARK to minus polarity MARK may be achieved by inverting the
cable pair).
EIA-530 interface transmitter and receiver parameters applicable to the
MVME2603/2604 are listed in
Table B-5
and
Table B-6
.
Table B-5. EIA-530 Interface Transmitter Characteristics
Parameter
Value
Unit
Minimum
Maximum
Differential output voltage (absolute, with 100
Ω
load)
2.0
V
Open circuit differential voltage output
(absolute)
6.0
V
Output offset voltage (with 100
Ω
load)
2.0
V
Short circuit output current (for any voltage
between
−
7V and +7V)
±
180
mA
Power off output current (for any voltage between
−
7V and +7V)
±
100
µ
A
Output transition time (with 100
Ω
, 15pF load)
15
ns