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Twisted Pair Communication Wire

02/11/2026 11:06 PM

Does the pulse signal (Tx,Rx) cancels out when I will use a twisted pair of wire as one? Is it not advisable to use simultaneously 1 twisted pair for a dedicated Rx, or Tx?

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Re: Twisted Pair Communication Wire

02/13/2026 10:22 AM

What protocol? What speed? What UART? What cat wire?

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Re: Twisted Pair Communication Wire

02/17/2026 2:31 PM

Not exactly sure what you mean by "simultaneously 1 twisted pair for a dedicated Rx or Tx" ?

Could you do a quick Paintbrush sketch?

Is this single-ended serial data or differential?

I have, for many years, successfully used two twisted shielded pairs for single-ended serial data where Tx and return (gnd) and Rx and return (gnd) are on separate twisted pairs even though the returns for each are electrically common.

I have seen single-ended serial data on a shielded twisted triple, and it works, but I'm not really a fan, especially if there is a chance that the link might be configured as full-duplex. Plus, STT is harder to find than STP for those who love abbreviations.

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