TIA New Project Extended Reach TSB-5073 Industry Input Survey

Managing trade-offs between speed, latency, and reliability

Better coverage in hard-to-reach areas

New ways to push limits of existing copper

Longer distances without losing signal quality

Other (please specify)

Controlling environmental factors

Maintaining signal integrity over longer runs

Managing power delivery

Obtaining warranty support with equipment vendors

Other (please specify)

I’ll incorporate extended reach cabling into initial layouts where TR expansion is impractical or cost-prohibitive.

I’ll reassess device placement strategies to optimize cable topology and minimize infrastructure overhead.

I’ll evaluate signal integrity, power delivery, and environmental controls before adopting extended reach copper.

I’ll continue to use fiber for distances beyond 100 meters due to performance and future scalability.

I’ll wait for final guidance and field validation before integrating extended reach into production designs.

Other (please specify)

Yes, significant changes will be needed

Yes, minor adjustments may be required

No, current practices are sufficient

Not sure yet—depends on final guidance

It offers useful insights but may require adaptation

I don’t anticipate it impacting my current approach

It introduces complexity that may outweigh benefits

Too early to tell—depends on implementation context

It will significantly improve solution reliability

Other (please specify)

Yes

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