Serial communications interface that supports multiple interface

Details Serial communications interface that supports multiple interface Serial communications interface that supports multiple interface

1994-02-18

1998-04-07

Coles, Sr., Edward L.

Pulse or digital communications

Transceivers

Transmission interface between two stations or terminals

375377, 370 601, 333 25, H04B 138, H03H 500, H04Q 1104

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057373647

ABSTRACT:
An interface for connecting data-terminal-equipment (DTE) to a range of data-communication-equipment (DCE) using a multiplicity of interface standards is provided. The interface includes a DTE panel connector and a plurality of line drivers and receivers and associated electronics to select predetermined ones of the plurality of receivers and drivers for use the DTE when cables having a predetermined configuration, corresponding to the supported interface standards, are attached. The cables connect the appropriate drivers and receivers of the DTE with the corresponding receivers and drivers, respectively, of the DCE. Additionally the cables also contain termination devices and a selection mechanism to select which drivers and receivers are to be used by the DTE to communicate with the receivers and drivers respectively, being used by the DCE.

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