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Black Box LE003A-R3 Standard Thick Coax Transceiver Module
- Connector Type: BNC (for Coax)
- Cable Type: Thicknet (10BASE5)
- Interface: Ethernet
- Purpose: Connects coaxial cable to network devices
- Form Factor: Module
- Legacy Networking Technology
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Product Overview
The Black Box LE003A-R3 is a transceiver module designed for Standard Thick Coax (Thicknet) Ethernet networks. It facilitates the connection of coaxial cable segments to network devices.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Coax Transceiver Module |
| Connector | BNC |
| Cable Standard | Thicknet (10BASE5) |
Additional Specifications
| Network Speed | 10 Mbps |
| Interface | Ethernet |
Product Description
The Black Box LE003A-R3 transceiver module is a component designed for legacy Ethernet networks that utilize Thicknet coaxial cabling (also known as 10BASE5). This type of network infrastructure was prevalent in the early days of Ethernet before the widespread adoption of twisted-pair cabling. The module's primary function is to provide an interface between the coaxial cable segment and the network interface card (NIC) or other network device. It typically features a BNC connector for attaching to the Thicknet cable, which uses a specific type of coaxial cable that is thicker and more robust than Thinnet (10BASE2) cable. The LE003A-R3 would then have another connector, often an RJ45, to connect to the computer or network hub. This allows devices to participate in the 10 Mbps Ethernet network running over the coaxial backbone. Given the obsolescence of Thicknet for modern networking, this transceiver module is primarily relevant for maintaining or upgrading existing legacy systems, or for specialized industrial applications where such cabling might still be in use. Its inclusion signifies a connection point for devices onto a shared coaxial bus architecture.
