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Re: Parallel Cables





Paul Gordon wrote:
>
> Also, how could you run a parallel device over CAT5? - CAT5 only has 8
> cores, and parallel cables have either 25 or 36. - Not all are used of
> course, but I believe you ALWAYS need more than 8, as there are a
minimum of
> 8 required for the data bits, plus "some more" for timing
& sync signals
> etc...

AIUI, he wants to drive an LCD at the remote end, from a PC parallel
port, so he's not strictly sending parallel data, just using a couple of
the conductors.

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