摘要 |
An apparatus (1) can be coupled to at least two lines for transmitting a differential signal, which is substantially symmetrical to a predefined reference potential (GND), and/or for receiving such a differential signal. The apparatus (1) comprises a balancing unit (6), which can be coupled to the at least two lines and comprises a center tap (13). The apparatus further comprises a monitoring unit (14), which is coupled to the center tap (13) on the input side and which is configured such that it monitors a center tap voltage (UMAP) between the center tap (13) and the predefined reference potential (GND) and detects errors if the center tap voltage (UMAP) is greater than a predefined threshold value. |