Date   : Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:13:50 -0000
From   : profpep@... (Mike)
Subject: Another set of dumb questions...lol

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>    Alex Taylor <zeem.uk@...> wrote:
> > I've always wondered why they chose a socket design
> > which can go in either way round. Is it so you can reverse the Rx/Tx
> > wiring by rotating the plug, or does it only work one way round?
>
> It only works one way round, there's no rotational symmetry. No idea why
> such a daft connector was selected for RS423,
> Sprow.
>
I once read that the intention was to have a rotatable cross over lead, but
the PCB designers messed the job up!

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