### Data Rate Information

The maximum date rate which may be used for EIA-232 connections is primarily determined by the quality and length of the interconnecting cable. The quality of the cable (for transmission purposes) is generally determined by the capacitance per foot rating of the cable.

The Data Rate vs. Cable Length table gives the recommended maximum cable length for a given baud rate. Longer cables may be implemented at the user's discretion.

#### Data Rate vs. Cable Length

Baud Rate | Max Cable Length
57,600 or less | 100 feet
115,200 | 80 feet
230,400 | 40 feet
460,800 | 20 feet
921,600 | 10 feet

The table assumes the following:

1. The maximum length is the amount of cable which may be connected to a Digi supplied interconnect device such as Quad or Octa cables and boxes.

2. Maximum length is based on a cable rated at:
   12.3 pF/foot, conductor to conductor
   22.4 pF/foot conductor to shield

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