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4.7 RJ-45 Connector
The RJ-45 plug is an 8-pin plug designed in compliance with ISO/IEC 8877:1992.
This type of connector is recommended in IEEE 802.3 for 10BASE-T and
100BASE–TX. The RJ-45 connector is used mainly in an environment with low
EMI levels (for example in offices). This connector was developed by Western
Electric and is also known as the Western plug.
The RJ-45 connector cannot be ordered separately and is supplied only with
preassembled cables (TP cord).
S Connector casing with straight cable outlet
S Intended for connecting:
-- DTEs with an RJ-45 port and
-- network components with an RJ-45 port
RJ-45 Connector System
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Figure 4-19 RJ-45 Jack and Plug