Hirose expands RJ45 modular plug offering support for Cat.6A

Hirose has announced that it has expanded its RJ45 connector offering to include a modular plug version that supports Cat.6A applications.

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Offering improved levels of EMI protection, the TM61P Series delivers transmission speeds up to 10 Gbps for high-speed applications, including those using ix Industrial cable assemblies.

In addition to high reliability, the modular RJ45 plug connector is easy to assemble. The Ethernet connector operates at a maximum frequency of 500 MHz and is compatible with 24-26 AWG stranded wire.

The TM61P Series connector is commonly used in automation, data centres, enterprise networking, telecom, Industrial Ethernet, smart manufacturing, healthcare and gaming applications.

RJ45 connectivity is a reliable and proven technology and is expected to see significant growth in the next decade.