On Sun, 19 May 2019 08:47:42 -0700
"John Dammeyer" <jo...@autoartisans.com> wrote:

> What's the maximum step rate you are using?   Depending on the rate you can 
> probably use either RS485 drivers/receivers or CAN bus transceivers. The 
> RS485 is true differential while the CAN bus is pseudo differential relative 
> to ground but good to 1Mbps.
> 
> In both cases, inside shielded twisted pair, those distances aren't a big 
> issue.    CAN bus drivers require 120 Ohm impedance cable.   RS485 can use 
> cheaper 100 Ohm impedance cable.  Properly terminating each end with the 
> cable impedance (120 Ohm at each end for CAN, 100 Ohm at each end for RS485) 
> will result in a clean step/dir set of signals.

In doubt about requirements on cable impedance. For CAN bus drivers there 
should 120ohm terminator resistor on both ends. RS-485 is a little bit diffent, 
you most certainly find if you search on internet.


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