Cable Junction Terminations

Cables can also terminate in a junction. Such terminations will involve connector impedances, boundary conditions, and some connector topologies. Connector topologies always supersede connector impedance definitions and possibly boundary condition specifications. The algorithms associated with connector topologies will modify any connector impedance information and boundary condition information to obtain the necessary configuration to enact the connector topology specification.

The entries in Table 5.14.1 for physical endings are divided into three sections. These sections are labeled, “Connector Impedance”, “Circuit Terminations”, and “Connector Topologies”. The hierarchy and synergistic effects are provided in the Table 5.14.2.1. The hierarchy and synergistic effects pertain to definitions at the same connector attached to a junction.