Differential Mode and Common Mode

Differential Mode and Common Mode

Differential Mode Differential mode is the normal way of transmitting electric and electronic signals. The Transparent Factory data in electric form are transmitted in differential mode. The current is propagated on one conductor and returned on the other conductor. The differential voltage is measured between the conductors.

When the one way and return conductors are side by side as in Transparent Factory cables and far away from disturbing currents, the differential mode disturbance is usually not significant. Differential Mode

Common Mode Common mode is an interference mode where the current is propagated in the same direction on all the conductors and returns via the mechanical ground. Common Mode

A mechanical ground (a conducting frame for instance), serves as a potential reference for the electronics and as a return for common mode currents. Any current, even a strong one, coming in one cable, in common mode into a unit which is insulated from the ground connections, comes out through the other cables, including Transparent Factory cables when they exist.