Ethernet Connector System doubles port density of RJ 45 link.
Press Release Summary:
RJ point five connector system supports Gigabit speeds of Cat5E UTP cable and provides field termination capability. With port spacing on 7 mm centerline, connector utilizes same footprint as standard RJ45 link to support both integrated magnetic and non-integrated solutions. Modular configuration of receptacle facilitates deployment, and mating cable assemblies with quadrant style contact pairing minimize noise and maximize return loss performance.
Original Press Release:
Tyco Electronics Unleashes the RJ Point Five Connector for Double the Port Density of the RJ 45 Ethernet Link
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Tyco Electronics unleashes a new next-generation Ethernet link -- the RJ point five connector system -- 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 solutions, with a roadmap to support PoE+ and 10GBASE-T over Cat 6a cable.
"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," says Gretchen L. Troutman, product manager. "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 a 7mm centerline, the RJ point five connector occupies about half the space of a RJ 45 Ethernet link -- utilizing the same footprint to support both integrated magnetic and non-integrated solutions. The modular configuration of the receptacle allows for easy and rapid deployment of product extensions.
Along with the high density receptacle, Tyco Electronics provides the mating cable assembly designed to provide superior electrical performance. The legacy 3/6 contact pairing in RJ 45 applications has been replaced with a quadrant style design to minimize noise and maximize 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 solutions for single box and rack configurations are also available.
Specific applications include: high density Ethernet switching/routing products, data center 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.tycoelectronics.com/products/RJpointfivePR or contact Tyco Electronics Product Information Center at www.tycoelectronics.com/help .
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Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, specialty products and undersea telecommunication systems, with fiscal 2009 sales of US$10.3 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive; data communication systems and consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace, defense and marine; medical; energy; and lighting. With approximately 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at http://www.tycoelectronics.com/.
