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THICK ETHERNET [1 record]

Record 1 2022-06-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephone Wires and Cables
  • Telecommunications Transmission
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

A cabling system using relatively stiff, large-diameter cable to connect [Ethernet] transceivers.

CONT

The term 10Base5 means that cabling is provided for a range of 10 Mbps [megabits per second], and a maximum segment length of 500 meters can be supported. This technology allows a maximum interconnection of 5 segments using repeaters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Câbles et fils téléphoniques
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)
  • Internet et télématique
DEF

Système relativement rigide, basé sur un câble de grand diamètre, utilisé pour connecter les boîtiers Ethernet entre eux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cables e hilos telefónicos
  • Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
  • Internet y telemática
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