Compact and high-performance industrial Ethernet interface

RS Components offers the ix Industrial range from Hirose, which sets a high standard for Ethernet interfaces and responds to future challenges posed by Industry 4.0 and the IIoT. The units take up 70% less space than the standard RJ45 and enable parallel 11mm-pitch mounting, which is ideal for daisy-chaining applications and offers space-saving cabling for applications with miniaturised requirements. The devices are also much safer because the two snap-in metal hooks ensure that the receptacle and connector are more securely connected. Robustness is produced via the use of five through-hole shield contacts, which offer maximum stability on the PCB, increasing locking strength and providing durable cable connection to the plug. The robust structure also supports strong resistance to vibration and shock, enabling 5000 mating cycles. The range is designed to provide Cat 6A performance for up to 10Gbps Ethernet data transmission and is standardised to IEC/PAS61076-3-124. Data transmission is safe, even in EMC-critical applications, due to the continuous 360-degree shield design, which guarantees high immunity from interference.