Tuesday, 20 September 2016

ground - Why is an Ethernet cable not grounded?



There is no dedicated GND in the classical Ethernet 8P8C ("RJ45") pinout.[1]


Why does the Ethernet spec not include a ground, unlike many other cable types used for interconnecting devices that may both have its independent power source as well, e.g. RS-232 or USB?




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