E & M signaling
In telephony, an arrangement that uses separate leads, called the "E" lead and "M" lead, for signaling and supervisory purposes.
Note 1: The near end signals the far end by applying -48 Vdc to the "M" lead, which results in a ground being applied to the far end's "E" lead. When -48 Vdc is applied to the far end "M"… (Read More →)