44170-0001 Datasheet, PDF (1/2 Pages) Molex Electronics Ltd. – Molex’s New Stacked Multi-port Modular Jack with Lightpipes Exceeds Category 5 Level Performance

Molex’s New Stacked
Multi-port Modular Jack with
Features and Benefits
s Signal integrity remains high due to no interference
Lightpipes Exceeds Category s Rework of LEDs is more efficient since the LED chip is
replaced on the PCB and the Molex stacked, multi-port jack
s Compact design saves PCB real estate
can be resoldered to the board
5 Level Performance,
s The RJ45 Lightpipe modular jack provides Category 5 level s The plug latches are located at the top of the upper row
performance for Ethernet applications
providing easy thumb depression for mating and unmating _{Reduces Electrical}
Interference and Saves PCB ^{s Manufacturability is improved since there are no LED leads s Fully shielded housing features enhanced grounding tabs}
to solder to the board
s Traditional industry pin layout
s Meets FCC 68.5 specification
s Molex modular jacks are 100% electrically tested
Real Estate s Each lightpipe arrow is divided to provide 2 indicators per
port
Typical Applications
s Networking Products
s Hubs
s Routers
Molex’s new stacked, multi-port jack was tested in accordance
with EIA/TIA 568A and surpassed all requirements for Category
5. The product is fully shielded with enhanced panel grounds to
optimize shielding effectiveness.
The Molex lightpipe design replaces standard leaded LEDs
integrated into other manufacturers’ multi-port jacks. This
innovative design allows the placement of any color surface
mount LED on the PCB along with other surface mount
components. Molex offers the flexibility to select any color or
special LED requirements for specific applications. The Molex
Category 5 stacked multi-port jack with lightpipes is then
soldered to the board over the surface mount LEDs.
s Ethernet Switches
s Bridges
s ATM Transmission Equipment
The patented lightpipes are located above the top row of the
stacked multi-port jacks so hanging cables do not obstruct
visibility. These lightpipes are designed as distinctive arrow
shapes. The downward pointing arrow indicates activity on the
lower port and the upward pointing arrow indicates activity on
the upper port.
Placement of the Molex multi-port jack is easier as there are
fewer leads to locate and solder on the board. This design
maintains signal integrity because there is no inference from LED
leads. The combination of PCB mounted LEDs and lightpipes
reduces the potential for undesirable electrical noise being
radiated across transmission lines. PCB real estate is reduced
since there are no integrated LEDs at each port.
The stacked multi-port modular jack with lightpipes is offered in
a through hole version for wave soldering in 8-port (2 rows of 4
ports), 12-port (2 rows of 6 ports) and 16-port (2 rows of 8
ports) configurations.