Bel Stewart Connector’s Category 7a ARJ45® Jack Integrated with Magnetics to Support 10GBase-T Ethernet Transmissions
March 14 2011 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Bel Stewart Connector, a division of Bel Fuse Inc. (NASDAQ:
BELFA) (NASDAQ: BELFB), announced enhanced performance capabilities
demonstrated by its ARJ45® Series of high-speed Category 7a modular
jacks via the inclusion of integrated magnetics to support
10GBase-T performance parameters as defined by IEEE
802.3an-2006.
An industry leader in RJ45 interfaced 10GBase-T MagJack®
connectors, Bel Stewart has extended its existing magnetic
technology into the Category 7a performing ARJ45® jack, their
newest twisted pair connector interface. The ARJ45 jack provides a
viable connector solution for to-be-defined, next generation IEEE
twisted pair Ethernet standards as the high frequency requirement
of these future standards will likely exceed the limitations of
existing RJ45 connectors.
The mechanical interface of the ARJ45 connector series meets the
IEC 61076-3-110 standard, and the overall construction facilitates
integration with the magnetics required for twisted pair Ethernet
data transmission. The connector’s interface also provides the
familiarity of an RJ45-style device in its use and port density,
along with the performance benefits of a Category 7a connector
system.
“Bel Stewart has supported passive versions of its ARJ45
connector since 2006 and we wanted to expand our product offering
in this series,” said Derek Imschweiler, product manager of
Interconnect Products at Bel Stewart. “Since IEEE standards for
40GBase-T or 100GBase-T do not currently exist, we felt it was
appropriate to take the highest performing IEC twisted pair
connector, Category 7a, and integrate it with magnetics to support
the fastest twisted pair Ethernet standard available, 10GBase-T.
This positions us with a clear product development path for our
ARJ45 connector series toward higher speed standards as they are
established.”
Bel Stewart’s standard ARJ45 connector product offering includes
passive 90 degree PCB mounted jacks along with plugs and cable
assemblies offering integrated strain relief boots and anti-snag
features for plug tab protection. ARJ45 connectors are provided
standard with gold-plated (50-microinch) contacts to ensure
high-cycle life and are manufactured of UL94-VO plastics.
Additional specifications include an operating temperature range of
-40 degrees to +85 degrees C, and durability of 750 matching
cycles. Their voltage range is 150 VAC, and current rating is 1.5 A
@ 25 degrees C. For additional information, visit
http://www.belfuse.com/StewartConnector/ProdList-ModularConnectors.asp?pPrLinID=9&pView=7&pPrLin=Modular%20Connectors&pCat=ARJ45%AE%20CAT7/7a%20Connectors&pReset=y&pOrder=BelPartNumber.
About Bel
Bel (www.belfuse.com) and its divisions, including Stewart
Connector, are primarily engaged in the design, manufacture, and
sale of products used in networking, telecommunications, high-speed
data transmission, commercial aerospace, military, transportation,
and consumer electronics. Products include magnetics (discrete
components, power transformers and MagJack® connectors with
integrated magnetics), modules (DC-DC converters, integrated analog
front end modules and custom designs), circuit protection
(miniature, micro and surface mount fuses) and interconnect devices
(micro, circular and filtered D Sub connectors, passive jacks,
plugs and high speed cable assemblies). The Company operates
facilities around the world.
Except for historical information contained in this news
release, the matters discussed are (including information regarding
ARJ45® Category 7a connectors) forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially are the following: the effect
of business and economic conditions, the impact of competitive
products and pricing; capacity and supply constraints or
difficulties; product development, commercializing or technological
difficulties; the regulatory and trade environment; and the risk
factors reported from time to time in the Company's SEC
reports.
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