Future-Proof M12 Connector Handles 10-Gb/s Ethernet

TE Connectivity’s latest generation industrial Ethernet M12 connector system handles data rates up to 10 Gb/s and includes various cable assembly and PBC header types in a standard circular format. An eight-contact system, it is suitable for both data and power-plus-Ethernet apps. Notably, the system provides users with a future-proof interface, allowing for a smooth transition to higher bandwidth transmission, i.e., the system will not need requalification or exchange for about five years. TE CONNECTIVITY, Harrisburg, PA. (877) 623-4766.