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Cabling
Several cabling schemes are possible for both AILC and RILC modes. 
Typical capacitance for 24- and 26-gauge cables is shown in the Tables 168 
and 169. RS-232 and RS-422 transmission distance is limited by the electrical 
capacitance of the cable. Low-capacitance cable carries a digital signal 
further than a high-capacitance cable.
 shows the cabling choices available. It includes 
cabling with the RS-232-C cable, associated patch panel, the RJ-11, and the 
octopus cable. Each scheme can be tailored to suit individual needs, and 
specific alternatives are shown in later figures.
Table 168
RS-232-C maximum line capacitance 2,500 µF
Gauge
Capacitance per foot (µF)
Max distance
24
24
104
26
15
166
Table 169
RS-422 maximum line capacitance 60,000 µF
Gauge
Capacitance per foot (µF)
Max distance
24
24
2500
26
15
4000