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Common mode current cancellation in twisted pairs
Assignee: Arris Technology Inc
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Filing: 1994-11-28
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Granted: 1996-12-24
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Expires: 2014-11-28
Abstract
Abstract A method for connecting together two twisted pair lines in a LAN so as to avoid common mode current. The invention recognizes that the impedance to ground is different for each wire in the twisted pair line. Moreover, this impedance is different from spool-to-spool for lines having the same purported impedance. A balun is placed at the connection between the lines.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin H. Graham
- 👤 Matthew Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:31
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B3/00; H04B3/02; H04B3/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A method of connecting together a first and a second twisted pair lines each of the lines having a first and second wire so as to form a continuous, uninterrupted electrical connection between the first wires of the first and second lines and the second wires of the first and second lines, comprising the steps of: providing a balun for canceling common mode currents resulting from different impedances in the first and second wires of the first and second twisted pair lines, the balun having a first, second, third and fourth leads; connecting the first wire of the first line to the first lead; connecting the second wire of the first line to the second lead; connecting the first wire of the second line to the third lead; and connecting the second wire of the second line to the fourth lead.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
141 words
A method of connecting together a first and a second twisted pair lines each of the lines having a first and second wire so as to form a continuous, uninterrupted electrical connection between the first wires of the first and second lines and the second wires of the first and second lines, comprising the steps of: providing a balun for canceling common mode currents resulting from different impedances in the first and second wires of the first and second twisted pair lines, the balun having a first, second, third and fourth leads; connecting the first wire of the first line to the first lead; connecting the second wire of the first line to the second lead; connecting the first wire of the second line to the third lead; and connecting the second wire of the second line to the fourth lead.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
113 words
An improved punch down block for connecting together a first and a second twisted pair lines, each of the lines having a first and a second wire, comprising: a board; a first, second, third and fourth forked pins mounted on the board; and a balun for canceling common mode currents resulting from different impedances in the first and second wires of the first and second twisted pair lines, the balun mounted on the board having four leads, each connected to one of the four pins such that a first electrical path exists through the balun between the first and third pins and a second electrical path exists between the second and fourth pins.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
113 words
An improved punch down block for connecting together a first and a second twisted pair lines, each of the lines having a first and a second wire, comprising: a board; a first, second, third and fourth forked pins mounted on the board; and a balun for canceling common mode currents resulting from different impedances in the first and second wires of the first and second twisted pair lines, the balun mounted on the board having four leads, each connected to one of the four pins such that a first electrical path exists through the balun between the first and third pins and a second electrical path exists between the second and fourth pins.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The punch down block of claim 2 wherein the first and second electrical paths each include a DC path through windings in the balun.
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