LINK-PP, a leading network connectivity solutions provider, released a comprehensive guide for selecting and designing multi-port RJ45 connectors. This guide aims to assist network device manufacturers in making optimal decisions when designing and selecting RJ45 connectors, thereby enhancing their devices' stability, reliability, and overall performance.
Advantages of LINK-PP Magjacks
The LINK-PP integrated RJ45 connector incorporates Ethernet signal magnetics for signal filtering and isolation. This design reduces the PCB footprint and delivers excellent electromagnetic interference (EMI) performance, ensuring safe and reliable connections suitable for various network devices such as switches and routers. The key features of the LINK-PP RJ45 connectors are as follows:
1. Overview of Multi-Port RJ45 Connector Port Configurations:
RJ45 connectors come in various port configurations commonly used in switch products, such as 1x2, 1x4, 1x6, and 1x8 port RJ45 connectors, as well as stacked configurations like 2x1, 2x2, 2x4, 2x6, and 2x8 port RJ45 connectors. Specific models include LPJ26204ADNL, LPJ46203DNL, LPJF66204CNL, LPJF86261CNL, and more please check: https://www.rj45-modularjack.com/supplier-26975-rj45-multi-port-jack
2. Selection and Key Parameters
2. 1 Electrical Characteristics:
Rated Voltage: 125VAC RMS
Rated Current: 1.5A/ Pin
Contact Resistance: 20mΩ MAX, following EIA 364-23B standard
Insulation Resistance: 1000MΩ Min @500VDC, following EIA 364-21C standard
Dielectric Strength: 1000VAC or 1500VDC RMS@0.5mA 50Hz or 60Hz between adjacent terminals; 2250V DC 60S between terminals and shielding shell, following IEC 60512 standard
2. 2 Housing Characteristics:
Color: Grey/Black
Shielding Shell Material: Brass, Stainless Steel, Nickel Silver, Phosphor Bronze; Brass or Stainless Steel is commonly used, with pre-tinned pins for enhanced solderability
Shielding Shell Thickness: Typically 0.2mm for general strength and assembly reliability; 0.25mm for higher insertion and extraction strength requirements
Spring Elasticity: RJ shell springs should reliably connect to the panel after multiple insertions
2. 3 Internal Housing Characteristics:
Material: Recommended PBT PA46 for wave soldering; also available in LCP PA6T, etc.
Fire Resistance: UL94V-0
2. 4 LED Characteristics:
LED Type and Color: Chosen according to product requirements
Operating Voltage: 1.8V~2.6V
Operating Current: Maximum 20mA
2. 5 Pin Characteristics:
Type: Flat Pin/Round Pin
Material: Phosphor Bronze
Plating Specifications: Gold plating thickness defined by product requirements, such as 1u/3u/5u/10/15u
2. 6 Interconnect Reliability:
Insertion/Withdrawal Requirements: Over 1000 cycles
2. 7 Packaging Characteristics:
Pin Length through PCB: Based on product PCB design standards
Plastic Fixing Mushroom Head: Selected according to PCB design standards
Insulation Layer: Ensures safe electrical isolation and minimizes crosstalk between ports
2. 8 Environmental Characteristics:
Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to +70°C, -40°C to +85°C, -55°C to +105°C
Conclusion
LINK-PP’s comprehensive multi-port RJ45 connector selection and design guide provides hardware design engineers with detailed guidance on selection, evaluation, and optimization. This ensures that product hardware designs can meet various complex environmental challenges, enhancing product stability and reliability while improving overall competitiveness. Please select the appropriate product at https://www.rj45-modularjack.com or contact us directly: https://www.rj45-modularjack.com/contactus.html.
