What is an NMEA 2000 Backbone?

The Backbone on an NMEA 2000 network is the ‘core’. This is where the power is inserted into the network, along with the terminators, and T-Pieces / Drop Cables. Without the backbone, a certified NMEA 2000 network + devices cannot communicate with one another and perform the necessary address claims, etc required.

For more information on NMEA 0183 and how it works, please download our free guide to NMEA 0183 networking.
For more information on NMEA 2000 and how it works, please download our free guide to NMEA 2000 networking.