Which statement describes the relationship of Heavy and Mid cables in terms of their power and signal gauges?

Which statement describes the relationship of Heavy and Mid cables in terms of their power and signal gauges?

• A. Heavy uses Power #15 and Signal #18; Mid uses Power #16 and Signal #20.
• B. Heavy uses Power #16 and Signal #20; Mid uses Power #15 and Signal #18.
• C. Heavy uses Power #15 and Signal #18; Mid uses Power #15 and Signal #20.
• D. Heavy uses Power #16 and Signal #18; Mid uses Power #16 and Signal #20.

Answer: (A)

Heavy cables use thicker conductors, meaning a lower gauge number, while mid cables use thinner conductors with a higher gauge number. In this context, the power conductor for the heavy path is #15 (thicker) and the signal conductors are #18 (thicker), whereas the mid path uses #16 for power and #20 for signaling (thinner). This combination shows the heavy path capable of handling more current and maintaining a stronger CAN signal over the same run, while the mid path is lighter and suited for less demanding needs. The other options would mix gauges in ways that don’t reflect the heavier versus mid distinction.

Heavy cables use thicker conductors, meaning a lower gauge number, while mid cables use thinner conductors with a higher gauge number. In this context, the power conductor for the heavy path is #15 (thicker) and the signal conductors are #18 (thicker), whereas the mid path uses #16 for power and #20 for signaling (thinner). This combination shows the heavy path capable of handling more current and maintaining a stronger CAN signal over the same run, while the mid path is lighter and suited for less demanding needs. The other options would mix gauges in ways that don’t reflect the heavier versus mid distinction.