{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"6368150-2","brand":"TE Connectivity AMP Connectors","brandSlug":"te-connectivity-amp-connectors","productSlug":"6368150-2","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/6368150-2","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/6368150-2","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"TE Connectivity modular jack, 6368150-2, 8p8c (RJ45, Ethernet), shielded, Cat5, vertical orientation, through-hole solder, gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts, 1 port, 1 row.","salesMarkdown":"## Shielded RJ45 Jack for Standard Ethernet Links It is a single-port, single-row jack rated Cat5, meaning it supports 100 MHz signaling — the baseline for 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T Ethernet in structured cabling. The shielded shell bleeds common-mode noise to the PCB ground plane, which matters in industrial panels or data closets where adjacent power cabling couples interference into the signal pair. The gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts carry 50.0µin (1.27µm) of gold on the mating interface — sufficient for the moderate mating-cycle life of a fixed Ethernet port (typically 750–1500 cycles before the gold wears through). The -40°C ~ 85°C operating range covers unheated telecom cabinets and factory-floor enclosures without needing a specialty industrial jack. ## Cat5 vs Cat5e — What the Rating Means for Your Link The 6368150-2 is rated Cat5, not Cat5e. Cat5 certifies the jack to 100 MHz with a minimum of headroom; Cat5e adds tighter near-end crosstalk (NEXT) and return-loss margins at the same frequency. For a 100BASE-TX link (100 MHz, two pairs) the Cat5 rating is adequate. For 1000BASE-T (four-pair, 100 MHz) the Cat5e margin is preferred — the 6368150-2 will pass gigabit traffic in many installations, but the formal qualification stops at Cat5. If your cabling plant is specified to TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10 (Cat5e), select a Cat5e-rated jack instead.","metaTitle":"TE Connectivity 6368150-2 RJ45 Jack, 8P8C Shielded, Cat5","metaDescription":"TE Connectivity 6368150-2 modular jack, 8p8c (RJ45, Ethernet), shielded, Cat5 rated, vertical through-hole solder termination, gold contacts.","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":"Box","Ratings":"Cat5","Features":"Board Guide","LED Color":"Does Not Contain LED","Shielding":"Shielded","Orientation":"Vertical","Termination":"Solder","Mounting Type":"Through Hole","Tab Direction":"User Selectable","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":"Thermoplastic","Ingress Protection":"-","Base Product Number":"6368150","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":"$5.3700","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$5.37000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$4.70500","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$4.58120","currency":"USD"},{"qty":50,"price":"$4.48280","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$4.21190","currency":"USD"},{"qty":250,"price":"$4.18728","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$3.91632","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$3.49760","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2500,"price":"$3.25129","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Is 6368150-2 compatible with Cat5e cabling?","answer":"The 6368150-2 is rated Cat5, not Cat5e. It will physically mate with Cat5e cabling and may pass gigabit Ethernet in many installations, but the formal qualification stops at Cat5. For a Cat5e-specified plant, use a Cat5e-rated jack."},{"question":"Does 6368150-2 have a metal shield for EMC protection?","answer":"Yes, the 6368150-2 is a shielded jack. The metal shell connects to the PCB ground plane through the through-hole solder tails, providing a low-impedance path for common-mode noise coupled onto the Ethernet cable shield."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/6368150-2","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/6368150-2 when reusing this data. 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