Abstract :
The Electronic Industries Association (EIA) Consumer Electronic Bus (CEBus) twisted pair (TP) network is described. The TP network is one of several `hard´ media supported by the CEBus home automation standard for consumer device communications in the home. The network development is a result of a desire to have a dedicated, high-speed medium, easily installed in the home at low cost, that could support the communication needs of devices which are normally interconnected by low-voltage wiring. The author covers the development goals, network topology, media, media frequency use, coexistence with other services, and device interfaces
Keywords :
computer interfaces; home automation; standards; telecommunication cables; telecommunication networks; CEBus; Consumer Electronic Bus; EIA; Electronic Industries Association; consumer device communications; home automation standard; interfaces; low-voltage wiring; media frequency use; network topology; telecommunication services; twisted pair network; Cable shielding; Communication cables; Consumer electronics; Costs; Frequency; Low voltage; Power cables; Telecommunication standards; Telephony; Wiring;
