New T1 industrial SPE connectors and cable assemblies save space and weight

Kyocera AVX has introduced the new 6780-000 Series IP20 T1 Industrial Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE) connectors and cable assemblies.

Designed to meet increasing demand for smaller and faster industrial Ethernet connectors capable of delivering continuous communication and simplifying networks, the new industrial SPE connectors transmit Ethernet over a single pair of twisted copper wires while simultaneously providing power to terminal devices via Power over Data Line (PoDL) technology. Traditional RJ45 Ethernet connectors require two wire pairs for Fast Ethernet (100Mb/s) and four wire pairs for Gigabit Ethernet (1Gb/s) and don’t provide a power supply. In comparison, the new series SPE connectors provide valuable space and weight savings through reduced wiring requirements and small, lightweight form factors that require 45% less board space than RJ45 connectors.

They are also quick and straightforward to install and maintain, and lower system complexity and costs by eradicating gateways, analogue interfaces, bus systems, and other proprietary field-level systems. This simplification helps lower system maintenance requirements and unplanned downtime. It is particularly useful for improving reliability and efficiency in applications including advanced automation networks, sensor and actuator networks, control and monitoring cameras, smart grids, robotics, traffic control, transportation, and smart monitoring systems.

The new 6780-000 Series T1 Industrial SPE connectors are designed, manufactured, and tested to IEC 63171-6 and IEEE 802.3 standards and transmit 1Gb/s up to 40m and 10Mb/s up to 1000m. They also feature IP20 ratings, RoHS compliance, and surface-mount solder tails that terminate signal wires to PCBs and improve data signal performance, enabling continuous communication from the control computer to sensors and other IIoT devices. Also, the plugs feature high-reliability, cold-welded insulation displacement contact (IDC) technology that supports fast and reliable automated cable assembly processes. The series is available with four standard lengths of 22AWG T1 Industrial SPE cables (1, 3, 5, and 10m) and with custom lengths upon request.

In addition, the new 6780-000 Series SPE connectors are rated for 4A at 60C, 60VDC operation, 1000VDC contact-to-contact proof voltage, and 2250VDC contact-to-shield proof voltage. They have a maximum mating force of 20N, a minimum polarisation and pull-out force of 50N, and are rated for 1000-cycle durability in operating temperatures extending from -40C to +85C.

“Kyocera AVX is a proud member of the Single-Pair Ethernet Industrial Partner Network and, as such, is committed to the safe and reliable establishment of an SPE ecosystem based on global industry standards for transmission protocols and connectivity components as well as actively involved in the development of supporting connectivity solutions,” said Marc Actis, marketing manager, Kyocera AVX – Europe. “So, we are very pleased to introduce our new T1 SPE connectors and cable assemblies and look forward to helping our customers transition to the new industry standard, which offers significant space and weight savings and can also help reduce system complexity and costs and improve reliability and efficiency.”