Active termination circuit for computer interface use

Details Active termination circuit for computer interface use Active termination circuit for computer interface use

1986-11-07

1988-05-31

Gensler, Paul

Wave transmission lines and networks

Dissipating terminations for long lines

Fluid-cooling

307443, H03H 1128

Patent

active

047484268

ABSTRACT:
An active termination circuit for a computer interface for reducing line reflection of logic signals. A first and second resistor combination is permanently connected to a cable that couples a plurality of peripheral devices to one another. The other ends of the first and second resistors are connected through a switching device to a positive voltage supply line and to logic ground, respectively. That switching device may be a transistor. When termination of multiple devices is required, a plurality of resistor combinations is provided but on/off control of the switch is achieved by one control that is located remote from the termination circuit.

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