Cable tester
US7005861B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/11
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A physical layer device is provided that includes an autonegotiation circuit that negotiates a link with a link partner at first and second link speeds. The physical layer device also includes a cable tester that tests a cable and that determines a cable status of the cable before autonegotiation circuit negotiates the link at the first and second link speeds.
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