Correcting for near-end crosstalk unbalance caused by deployment of crosstalk compensation on other pairs

摘要

The present invention is directed to a system and method for reducing crosstalk caused by compensation schemes used in a connector to reduce crosstalk. The system provides for balancing crosstalk in an electrical connector having three or more pairs of conductors, wherein two pairs of conductors form a pair combination. The connector also has at least one compensating coupling device connected between conductor pairs of a first pair combination. The compensating coupling device disturbs the crosstalk balance of a second pair combination. The system for balancing crosstalk in the second pair combination includes a corrective coupling device that is connected between the conductor pairs of the second pair combination. In addition, compensating coupling devices in the second pair combination can be adjusted to counteract any crosstalk disturbances caused by the corrective coupling device.