Posted to News on 1st Apr 2010, 09:32
RJ point five Ethernet connector for higher I/O port density
Tyco Electronics is launching a next-generation Ethernet link, known as the RJ point five connector system, which is designed to offer double the port density of the standard RJ 45 Ethernet link while maintaining field termination capability. The product supports Gigabit speeds of Cat5E UTP cable, in integrated and non-integrated magnetic versions, with a roadmap to support PoE+ and 10GBASE-T over Cat 6a cable.
Gretchen L Troutman, Product Manager at Tyco Electronics, states: "The RJ point five connector is a direct response to the market's need for a cost-effective solution for higher I/O port density. The system provides OEMs with a lower cost per port while retaining the convenience of a single connector per channel. The modular design achieves greater flexibility to accommodate specific application requirements."
With port spacing on 7mm centres, the RJ point five connector occupies about half the space of an RJ 45 Ethernet link, utilising the same footprint to support both integrated magnetic and non-integrated systems. The modular configuration of the receptacle allows for easy and rapid deployment of product extensions.
Along with the high-density receptacle, Tyco Electronics provides a mating cable assembly to provide superior electrical performance. The legacy 3/6-contact pairing in RJ 45 applications has been replaced with a quadrant-style design to minimise noise and maximise return loss performance. Additionally, the latching feature supports an easy-to-use lanyard that will facilitate up to 96 ports on a single line card. The cable assemblies are capable of field termination. Cable management products for single-box and rack configurations are also available.
Specific applications for the new connector include: high-density Ethernet switching/routing products, data centre switching (top-of-rack, end-of-row and mid-row), server I/O, and wiring closet switching products.
For more information on the RJ point five connector, visit www.te.com/catalog/minf/en/712 or contact the TE Connectivity at www.te.com/support-center/.
