Hi,
I need to design an USB extender since I need to transmit data over a cable between 5 and 10 metres of length. I think a CAT 5 extender could do the job, but I have really no idea where to start. Could anyone provide schematics and tips?
Many thanks. Max
Why? For 5m, you just use a 5m cable. For 10m, you just use a 10m USB cable that has a little hub in the middle, or even 2 5m cables and a $5 hub.
I need to carry USB and LVDS LCD signals over the same multiwire cable, so I can't put a repeater in the middle, otherwise I'd have to put a repeater also for the other signals. That's why I need to integrate a CAT5 extender onboard at the transmitter side and a receiver at the end of the cable.
It's for production purposes: a main board somewhere and a remote console within 10m distance.
Why? You just split off the USB wires. However, this isn't exactly a production method.
Is this production, or one-off. I've found powered-hub - 10m cable - powered hub worked OK for usb1.1.
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