i.LINK connections

The use of i.LINK cables to connect i.LINK components as shown below is called a “daisy chain” configuration.

i.LINK connecting cable

 

i.LINK component

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data can be transmitted between any two components even if they are indirectly connected.

Branch connections

•Any i.LINK component with three or more i.LINK connectors can serve as a branch point.

•Up to 63 i.LINK components can be connected in a single configuration. However, the maximum number of components that can be daisy-chained in a single route is 17 (i.e., a maximum of 16 i.LINK connecting cables in a row). Each i.LINK cable used in a single route is called a “hop.” For example, there are 6 hops in the route between A and C in the illustration below, and 3 hops in the route between A and D.

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Each route between A and B; A and C; A and D; B and C; B and D; and C and D in the illustration above can have 16 hops (i.e., 17 components).

Other Functions

Loop-connetion

A signal output from one component is transmitted to all other components. A loop connection should thus be avoided to prevent the return of a signal to its source.

 

 

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Notes

•Some i.LINK components (such as personal computers) do not transfer signals when they are turned off. Refer to the operation manual of each component to be connected before you hook them up.

•The maximum transmission rate of an i.LINK component is printed near its i.LINK connector. The indications S100, S200, and S400 refer to maximum transmission rates of 100, 200, or 400 Mbps*, respectively. The actual transmission rate may be faster or slower, depending on the differences in transmission rates and specifications among the connected components.

zWhat is Mbps?

“Mbps” is an abbreviation for megabits per second. It indicates the amount of data transmitted per second. For example, a rate of 200 Mbps means 200 megabits of data are transmitted in one second.

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