{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"TM21P-88P","brand":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","brandSlug":"hirose-electric-co-ltd","productSlug":"TM21P-88P","canonicalUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/TM21P-88P","factsUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/TM21P-88P","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Hirose TM21P series, RJ45 plug, 8p8c, shielded, Cat5, IDC termination, 24 AWG, 1 A, 125 V, gold contacts, protective latch cover.","salesMarkdown":"## Shielded RJ45 Plug for Cat5 Cable Runs The Hirose TM21P-88P is a shielded 8p8c (RJ45) modular plug from the TM21P series, rated for Cat5 applications. It terminates round cable with solid or stranded 24 AWG conductors using an IDC (insulation displacement contact) method — no crimp tool required beyond a standard punch-down or IDC press. The translucent-clear housing and beige boot let you inspect the wire pair twists right up to the contact interface, which matters when you are certifying a link to the Cat5 specification. ## What the Shielding and Cat5 Rating Mean for the Run The shielded construction (copper alloy shield material) means this plug mates with a shielded RJ45 jack and requires a cable with a drain wire or foil shield to complete the ground path. Without that, the shield floats and you lose the EMI benefit. The Cat5 rating limits the frequency band to 100 MHz — adequate for 1000BASE-T but not for Cat6/6a applications at 250/500 MHz. If the run needs higher bandwidth, step to the TM31P-TM-88P, which is rated Cat6a. The protective latch cover (a molded tab over the standard RJ45 latch) prevents the plug from snagging on cable trays or adjacent ports during pulls — a practical detail for field-installed runs that get moved or re-routed. ## IDC Termination — Wire Prep and Tooling IDC termination accepts 24 AWG solid or stranded round cable. No stripping or crimping — the wire is pushed into the slot and the insulation is displaced by the contact beam. The translucent body lets you verify the wire order and the pair twist length before seating the IDC cover. The beige boot slides over the cable entry for strain relief.","metaTitle":"Hirose TM21P-88P RJ45 Plug, Shielded, Cat5, IDC, 1A","metaDescription":"Hirose TM21P-88P shielded RJ45 plug, 8p8c, Cat5 rated, IDC termination for 24 AWG solid/stranded. Protective latch cover. Active, sourced per RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"TM21P","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"ROHS3 Compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Modular / RJ Connectors"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Hirose Electric Co Ltd","Color":"Translucent - Clear; Beige Boot","Length":"1.189\\\" (30.20mm)","Series":"TM21P","Package":"Tray","Ratings":"Cat5","Features":"Protective Latch Cover","Shielding":"Shielded","Cable Type":"Round Cable, Solid or Stranded Wires","Wire Gauge":"24 AWG","Termination":"IDC","Connector Type":"Plug","Contact Finish":"Gold","Product Status":"Active","Voltage Rating":"125V","Shield Material":"Copper Alloy","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Contact Material":"Copper Alloy","Housing Material":"Polycarbonate (PC)","Ingress Protection":"-","Base Product Number":"TM21P","Current Rating (Amps)":"1 A","Contact Finish Thickness":"-","Number of Positions/Contacts":"8p8c (RJ45, Ethernet)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$4.8500","priceTiers":[{"qty":1,"price":"$4.85000","currency":"USD"},{"qty":10,"price":"$4.40200","currency":"USD"},{"qty":25,"price":"$4.16920","currency":"USD"},{"qty":40,"price":"$4.07225","currency":"USD"},{"qty":100,"price":"$3.87840","currency":"USD"},{"qty":300,"price":"$3.39360","currency":"USD"},{"qty":500,"price":"$3.29664","currency":"USD"},{"qty":1000,"price":"$2.81184","currency":"USD"},{"qty":2400,"price":"$2.61792","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icsourcedirect.com/61f0f014fd0f490d912d7fe3cef89eda.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/api/mcp/products/TM21P-88P/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Does the TM21P-88P have a protective latch cover?","answer":"Yes, the TM21P-88P includes a protective latch cover that shields the standard RJ45 latch from snagging during cable pulls or in dense patch panels."},{"question":"Is the TM21P-88P shielded?","answer":"Yes, the TM21P-88P is shielded with a copper alloy shield material, making it suitable for environments where EMI protection is required when mated with a shielded jack and grounded cable."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icsourcedirect.com/hirose-electric-co-ltd/TM21P-88P","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/hirose-electric-co-ltd/TM21P-88P when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-20T14:34:25.888Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-20T14:34:25.888Z","indexable":true}}