{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"5406429-1","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"5406429-1","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/5406429-1","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/5406429-1","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity, 5406429-1, Modular Jack, 8P8C (RJ45, Ethernet), Cat3, Shielded, Right Angle, Through Hole, 1 Row, 1 Port, Gold 50.0µin (1.27µm) Contacts, Tray","salesMarkdown":"## Shielded Cat3 RJ45 Jack for Voice-Grade Ethernet and Telecom It carries a Cat3 rating, meaning it is specified for voice-grade and 10BASE-T Ethernet applications up to 16 MHz — not for 100BASE-TX or gigabit Ethernet, which require Cat5 or higher. The single-port, single-row layout mates with standard 8P8C RJ45 plugs. The shielded shell, combined with board locks and panel stops, anchors the jack against cable strain and vibration in equipment enclosures. ## What the Cat3 Rating Means for Your Application Cat3 certification limits this jack to data rates up to 10 Mbps and a frequency ceiling of 16 MHz. It is a fit for analog telephone lines, RS-232 serial over twisted pair, or legacy 10BASE-T Ethernet. The shielding reduces radiated emissions and external noise coupling, which helps maintain signal integrity in electrically noisy industrial cabinets — but the Cat3 bandwidth cap remains the hard constraint. If your BOM calls for 100 Mbps or PoE, this is not the right jack; step up to a Cat5e or Cat6 shielded variant. ## Board Fit and Mounting Details Through-hole solder tails provide mechanical strength for repeated plug insertions — the board locks pull double duty as solder anchors and shear-force resistance when the cable is yanked. The tab direction is down, which means the latching tab on the mating RJ45 plug faces the PCB side; verify your cable plug orientation against this before layout. The phosphor bronze base provides good spring retention and fatigue resistance over the connector's service life.","metaTitle":"TE Connectivity 5406429-1 Modular Jack, 8P8C, Cat3, Shielded","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity 5406429-1 shielded RJ45 jack, 8P8C Cat3, right-angle through-hole, 50 µ\" gold contacts. Active production, sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Modular / RJ Connectors","Modular Jacks (RJ)"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","Series":"-","Package":"Tray","Ratings":"Cat3","Features":"Board Lock, Panel Stops","LED Color":"Does Not Contain LED","Shielding":"Shielded","Orientation":"90° Angle (Right)","Termination":"Solder","Mounting Type":"Through Hole","Tab Direction":"Down","Connector Type":"Jack","Contact Finish":"Gold","Number of Rows":"1","Product Status":"Active","Number of Ports":"1","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Contact Material":"Phosphor Bronze","Housing Material":"Polyamide (PA), Nylon","Ingress Protection":"-","Base Product Number":"5406429","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 85°C","Contact Finish Thickness":"50.0µin (1.27µm)","Number of Positions/Contacts":"8p8c (RJ45, Ethernet)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$2.9300","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$2.93000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$2.61000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$2.59640","currency":"USD"},{"qty":136,"price":"$2.31676","currency":"USD"},{"qty":272,"price":"$2.30342","currency":"USD"},{"qty":544,"price":"$2.13035","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2448,"price":"$1.90399","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/7e2466677d17a4e269437a78e6211104.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Is 5406429-1 a shielded modular jack?","answer":"Yes, the 5406429-1 is a shielded modular jack. The metal shell reduces EMI and provides a ground path for the cable shield."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/5406429-1","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/llms.txt","source":"IC Source Direct","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"IC Source Direct\" and link https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/5406429-1 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:52:26.615Z","indexable":true}}