Which statement is NOT true about lite cable?

• A. It uses a Micro connector
• B. It has a max backbone length of 100 meters
• C. It has a resistance of .057 ohms per meter
• D. It uses 20 awg data wire

Answer: (D)

Lite cable is a lighter, more affordable variant of NMEA 2000 cabling intended for shorter deployments. It uses Micro connectors, which are smaller than the standard NMEA 2000 connectors, making the system easier to route in tight spaces. The backbone length is limited to about 100 meters to keep the CAN bus performance reliable on the lighter cable. The data conductors have a resistance around 0.057 ohms per meter, which aligns with using a smaller gauge such as 24 AWG. The statement about using 20 AWG data wire isn’t true; lite cable uses a smaller gauge (around 24 AWG), not 20 AWG.