[sdiy] analogDNA

[Joe Grisso]

Guys,

    Philips also makes long-haul differential transceivers for I2C that 
can reportedly go up to hundreds of meters. We once used it for a 
long-haul transport control system for a multi-track recorder.

Best regards,

Joe Grisso
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John Loffink wrote:
> I2C specifies bus capacitance, not length.  You can do 24-36 inches on a PCB
> with minimal stubs to the devices.  More than that becomes difficult.  
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> John Loffink
> The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site
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> The Wavemakers Synthesizer Web Site
> http://www.wavemakers-synth.com
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl [mailto:owner-synth-
>> diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of Daniel Kruszyna
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>> i2c is intended for communication between chips on the same board. Not
>> that
>> you can't use it to connect modules, but it lacks differential signaling
>> for noise immunity and may have a bus length limitation. (anyone know?
>> CAN's is 40m at 1Mbps)
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