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February 22, 2021
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RS-485 Multi-Drop Network Design: Termination, Bias, and Cable Length
RS-485 without proper termination produces reflections visible on a scope. Without bias resistors, the bus floats when all drivers are in high-impedance. A practical design guide.
RS-485 without proper termination produces reflections visible on a scope. Without bias resistors, the bus floats when all drivers are in high-impedance. A practical design guide.
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