FCC Exam Question: 44F2
NMEA 2000 Certified Device identify their current requirements in terms of LENs (load Equivalent Number). 1 LEN is equal to:
Explanation: NMEA 2000 certified devices use Load Equivalent Numbers (LENs) to specify their current draw from the network bus. This is critical for network design and power budgeting, ensuring the segment's power supply is not overloaded. The NMEA 2000 standard defines 1 LEN as equal to 50 mA. Therefore, a device indicating 3 LENs, for instance, would draw 150 mA (3 x 50 mA) from the network. This standardized approach allows installers to easily calculate the total current requirements for a network segment and ensure proper power supply sizing. Options A, B, and D represent current values that are either significantly higher or lower than the established NMEA 2000 standard for 1 LEN.
24C1
17B5
37E1
21B3
31C3
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