Which term describes unintended taps along a trunk cable that create parasitic branches?

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Bridge taps are taps off a trunk line that create a parasitic branch along the main path. This happens when a side connection adds a length of line (a stub) in the middle of the trunk and that stub isn’t properly terminated. The result is an impedance mismatch and signal reflections, which distort the line’s frequency response—especially on longer trunks and at higher frequencies. Removing the tap or terminating the stub correctly restores proper impedance and improves performance. While tap-offs, branch connectors, and stub connections describe branches or connections in general, bridge taps specifically refer to those unintended mid-line taps that introduce a parasitic branch and impedance changes.