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Chapter 13—Wordclocks

Terminating BNC Wordclock Distribution

For correct and reliable operation, wordclock signals distributed via BNC cables must
be terminated correctly. Termination is typically applied at the last device, although it
depends on the distribution method being used. The DME32's WORD CLOCK 75
ON/OFF switch allows the DME32 to be connected in a variety of ways. The following
examples show three ways in which wordclock signals can be distributed and how ter-
mination should be applied in each case.
Star Distribution
In this example, a dedicated wordclock distribution box is used to supply a wordclock
signal to each device individually. Termination is applied at each device.
Bus Distribution
In this example, the wordclock signal is distributed via a common bus. Termination is
applied at the last device only.
Daisy Chain Distribution
In this example, the wordclock signal is distributed in a "daisy-chain" fashion, with each
device feeding the wordclock signal on to the next. Termination is applied at the last
device only. This method of distribution is not recommended for larger systems.
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WC OUT
Wordclock
master
(BNC)
WC IN (BNC) WC IN (BNC)
Device-A Device-B
Termination = ON Termination = ON
Wordclock slave Wordclock slave
Wordclock
master
WC OUT (BNC)
WC IN (BNC) WC IN (BNC)
Device-A Device-B
Termination = OFF Termination = OFF
Wordclock slave Wordclock slave
Wordclock
master
WC OUT (BNC)
WC IN WC OUT
(BNC) (BNC)
Device-A
Termination = OFF
Wordclock slave
Wordclock
distribution box
WC IN (BNC)
Device-C
Termination = ON
Wordclock slave
WC IN (BNC)
Device-C
Termination = OFF
Wordclock slave
WC IN WC OUT
(BNC) (BNC)
Device-B
Termination = OFF
Wordclock slave
WC IN (BNC)
Device-D
Termination = ON
Wordclock slave
WC IN (BNC)
Device-D
Termination = ON
Wordclock slave
WC IN
(BNC)
Device-C
Termination = ON
Wordclock slave