RJ-45 Adapter Module Enables 1000BaseT Ethernet

Sept. 29, 2003

With the SFP RJ-45 1000BaseT transceiver adapter module, seamless end-to-end Category 5 communication is possible for office networking. The hot-pluggable adpater enables SFP-compatible (short-fault protection) modules to be changed without power interruption. It complies with the SFP industry agreement that allows for 12-, 24-, 36-, and 48-port densities. The unit features a zinc backshell for improved heat dissipation and electromagnetic-interference (EMI) performance. A bail latch eases adapter extraction from its cage. It works in conjunction with the company's short-reach copper transceivers and patch cords, EMI cages, and 20-pin host ST connectors. In lots of 100, it costs $106.44 each. Lead time is 14 to 16 weeks.

Molex Inc.www.molex.com; (630) 969-4550

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Roger Allan

Roger Allan is an electronics journalism veteran, and served as Electronic Design's Executive Editor for 15 of those years. He has covered just about every technology beat from semiconductors, components, packaging and power devices, to communications, test and measurement, automotive electronics, robotics, medical electronics, military electronics, robotics, and industrial electronics. His specialties include MEMS and nanoelectronics technologies. He is a contributor to the McGraw Hill Annual Encyclopedia of Science and Technology. He is also a Life Senior Member of the IEEE and holds a BSEE from New York University's School of Engineering and Science. Roger has worked for major electronics magazines besides Electronic Design, including the IEEE Spectrum, Electronics, EDN, Electronic Products, and the British New Scientist. He also has working experience in the electronics industry as a design engineer in filters, power supplies and control systems.

After his retirement from Electronic Design Magazine, He has been extensively contributing articles for Penton’s Electronic Design, Power Electronics Technology, Energy Efficiency and Technology (EE&T) and Microwaves RF Magazine, covering all of the aforementioned electronics segments as well as energy efficiency, harvesting and related technologies. He has also contributed articles to other electronics technology magazines worldwide.

He is a “jack of all trades and a master in leading-edge technologies” like MEMS, nanolectronics, autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, military electronics, biometrics, implantable medical devices, and energy harvesting and related technologies.