Industrial Ethernet Connector Amphenol NDMA254100 Supporting CAT5e CAT6 and CAT6A Network Standards
Product Overview
The Amphenol Canada Corp. IX Industrial Connector is designed for high-speed Ethernet applications, supporting 10/100 MBit/s or 1 to 10 GBit/s (CAT 5e, 6 & 6A). It offers CAT6A high-speed performance and is available with or without magnetics and Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality. The connector conforms to the requirements of IEC 61076-3-124 specification and is suitable for complex Ethernet front-end installations. It features a Type A key for Ethernet and a Type B key for enhanced mating control. The connector is built with robust materials for durability and environmental resistance.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Amphenol Canada Corp.
- Series: IX Industrial Connector
- Keying Options: Type A (for Ethernet), Type B (for complex Ethernet)
- EMI Shield Tab Options: With external tabs, Without external tabs
- RoHS Compliant: Yes
- Materials:
- Outer Main Shield: Stainless Steel, Tin Finished
- Front Shield: Stainless Steel
- Inserts: High temperature resistant engineering thermoplastic, glass reinforced, UL94V-0, Black
- Contacts: Copper alloy plated with Gold over Nickel on the mating area, and Matte Tin on the terminal tails
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Details/Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | CAT6A High Speed | 10/100 MBit/s or 1 to 10 GBit/s |
| Standard Conformance | IEC 61076-3-124 | Mating Interface |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +85 C | |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +85 C | |
| Soldering Process | Wave or IR Reflow | Peak soldering temperature 260C for 5~8 seconds |
| Mechanical | Mating & Unmating Force | 25N (5.6 lbf) Maximum |
| Electrical | Voltage Rating | 60VDC |
| Contact Resistance | 30 Milliohms Maximum | |
| Hipot (Isolation) | 1,500VAC Minimum (1mA, 60 seconds) | |
| Current Rating | 960 mA for each of four differential pairs | |
| Magnetics & PoE | Available with or without magnetics | Available with or without PoE function |
| Tail Length Options (Dim A) | 3 | 2.40mm (.094") |
| 4 | 3.20mm (.126") | |
| 5 | 4.00mm (.157") | |
| Gold Plating Thickness | 2 | 0.20m (8") Gold |
| 4 | 1.27m (50") Gold | |
| Electrical Specification (@ 25C) | Turn Ratio | 1:1 3% |
| Insertion Loss | -2.0dB Max. (1~400 MHz), -3.0dB Max. (400~500 MHz) | |
| Return Loss | -22dB Min. (1~100 MHz), -22 + 20.75 log(F/100) dB Min. (100~500 MHz) | |
| Inductance (OCL) | 160 H Min. (@100KHz, 100mV) | |
| Crosstalk Isolation | -28dB Min. (1~100 MHz), -19dB Min. (100~500 MHz) | |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio | -30dB Min. (1~40 MHz), -20dB Min. (40~500 MHz) | |
| Common to Differential Mode Rejection (CDMR) | -30dB Min. (1~250 MHz), -20dB Min. (250~500 MHz) | |
| Ordering Code Structure | NDM-XXXX1-00 | XXXX indicates specific configuration options |
Connector Pin Assignment
| Mating Position Number | Pin Assignment (1, 2.5, 5 or 10 GBit/s Ethernet) |
|---|---|
| 1 | BI_DA + |
| 2 | BI_DA - |
| 3 | GND |
| 4 | BI_DC + |
| 5 | BI_DC - |
| 6 | BI_DB + |
| 7 | BI_DB - |
| 8 | GND |
| 9 | BI_DD + |
| 10 | BI_DD - |
| 11 | MD3- |
| 12 | MDCT3 |
| 13 | MD4+ |
| 14 | MD4- |
| 15 | MDCT4 |
| 16 | VDC1+ |
| 17 | VDC1+ |
| 18 | VDC1+ |
Recommended PCB Layout & Panel Cutout
Refer to the provided drawing for detailed PCB layout recommendations and panel cutout dimensions for various configurations including Type A and Type B keys, with and without external tabs.
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