RTA-164AAK1A 10/100/1000 Base-T Magnetic RJ45 Jack With LED Tab Up

The RTA-164AAK1A is a premium single-port (1x1) Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 Connector featuring fully integrated internal magnetics. Engineered for high-speed Local Area Network (LAN) interfaces, it supports robust 10/100/1000 Base-T data transmission.

Designed with a Tab Up latch position and a 90-degree right-angle (horizontal) THT mounting style, this connector optimizes PCB layout space while ensuring secure cable retention. The built-in isolation transformers and common-mode chokes eliminate the need for discrete magnetic components, reducing BOM complexity and minimizing EMI footprint. Complete with integrated link/activity LEDs (Green/Orange & Yellow), the RTA-164AAK1A is an ideal drop-in solution for routers, switches, network interface cards (NICs), and embedded hardware.

Technical Specifications of RTA-164AAK1A Gigabit RJ45 Connector

1. General & Environmental Parameters

2. Electrical & Magnetic Characteristics

3. Supply Chain & Packaging

Engineering Design-in Guidelines

For PCB designers evaluating the RTA-164AAK1A for new hardware development:

1. PCB Layout (Tab Up): Ensure the chassis cutout aligns with the Tab Up configuration. The locking tab of the Ethernet cable will point upwards relative to the PCB.
2. EMI Grounding: The metal shield contains dedicated grounding pins. These should be tied directly to the chassis ground via low-impedance traces to maximize the Faraday cage effect and minimize EMI emissions.
3. LED Routing: The integrated LEDs (Green/Orange and Yellow) are driven by the PHY chip. Verify the forward voltage (Vf) and current requirements of your specific PHY to ensure proper resistor matching for the LED pins.

RTA-164AAK1A RJ45 Connector Datasheet - Schematic:

RTA-164AAK1A Tab Up RJ45 Key Benefits

1. Superior Gigabit Signal Integrity

• Integrated Magnetics: Built-in transformers provide a standard Minimum Open Circuit Inductance (OCL) of 350µH (with 8mA DC bias), ensuring flawless data transmission and IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit compliance.
• Robust Isolation: Delivers standard 1500Vrms HiPot isolation, safeguarding sensitive downstream PHY chips from voltage surges, static discharge, and ground loop currents.
• EMI Shielding: Fully shielded metal housing effectively mitigates Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), ensuring clean signal routing in dense PCB environments.

2. Streamlined Mechanical Design

• Tab Up Orientation: The "Tab Up" latch configuration provides easy access for cable insertion and extraction, especially in stacked or low-profile chassis designs.
• Integrated Diagnostics: Features built-in bi-color LEDs (Left: Green/Orange, Right: Yellow) for immediate visual feedback on network speed and link activity, eliminating the need for external LED routing on the PCB.
• Through-Hole (THT) Mounting: Ensures maximum mechanical stability and solder joint strength during cable plugging and unplugging.

3. Supply Chain & Compliance Advantages

• Global Certifications: Fully compliant with UL, RoHS, REACH, and ISO standards, ensuring seamless integration into products destined for global markets.
• Optimized Packaging: Supplied in industry-standard trays (50 pcs/tray, 1200 pcs/carton) to support efficient automated or manual assembly lines.