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CAT5e RJ45 Standard Connectors

CAT5e RJ45 Standard Connectors

RJ45 CAT5e connector, 8 position, 8 contact, for 100Ω balanced twisted pair 100 MHz cables

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SKU: CAT5e_RJ45_Standard

Key Specifications

Feed-Thru

No

Shielded

No

Warranty

Limited 1 Year

Impedance

100

Frequency – Range

16 MHz to 100 MHz

Connector Gender

Male

Positions/Contacts

8P8C

Jacket Diameter – Range

0.180" to 0.270"

Dielectric Diameter – Range

N/A

Insulated Conductor Range

0.032" to 0.041"

Color

Clear

For Wire Type

Solid, Stranded

More product specifications
Data Cable Grade

CAT5e

Detailed information

IDEAL® standard CAT5e RJ45 connectors have a one-piece design to simplify cable assembly in data applications. Designed to work seamlessly with our FT-45® or Telemaster™ crimp tools, these connectors are designed and manufactured to support TIA/EIA 100Ω cable wiring standards for 100 MHz/1GB applications.

  • RJ45 CAT5e connector, 8 position, 8 contact, for 100Ω balanced twisted pair 100 MHz cables
  • 50 micro-inch gold plating on contact mating area for long term reliability in connectivity, even after hundreds of mating cycles
  • For use with solid or stranded 23-24 AWG insulated copper conductors up to 0.041″ diameter.
  • Max cable jacket outer diameter of .270″
  • Complies with industry standard mechanical and electrical specifications for compatibility with compliant modular jacks and ports
  • Designed to work seamlessly with IDEAL® FT-45® or Telemaster™ crimping tools, as well as industry standard modular plug crimping tools
  • Three prong contact design for use with solid or stranded 23-24 AWG insulated copper conductors
  • UL Listed
  • PoE and PoE++ compatible

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