TE Connectivity 1-215877-3 modular jack, 8p8c (RJ45, Ethernet), Cat3 rated, right-angle through-hole, unshielded, gold contact finish, board lock, tray package.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Through Hole |
| Connector type | Jack |
| LED color | Does Not Contain LED |
| Contact material | Phosphor Bronze |
| Housing material | Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) |
| Package | Tray |
| Ratings | Cat3 |
| Features | Board Lock |
| Shielding | Unshielded |
| Orientation | 90° Angle (Right) |
| Termination | Solder |
| Tab direction | Down |
| Contact finish | Gold |
| Rows | 1 |
| Number of ports | 1 |
| Number of positions (Contacts) | 8p8c (RJ45, Ethernet) |
The unshielded body and Cat3 rating mean this jack is built for 16 MHz voice and data links, not high-speed Cat5e or Cat6 runs. Gold-plated phosphor bronze contacts resist corrosion over repeated plug cycles, and the board lock feature anchors the jack through wave solder, taking the mechanical strain off the solder joints when a patch cable is inserted or removed.
No. The 1-215877-3 is rated Cat3, which limits its frequency performance to 16 MHz. It is not designed for Cat5e (100 MHz) or Cat6 (250 MHz) signaling. For higher-speed Ethernet, choose a jack explicitly rated for Cat5e or Cat6.
The 1-215877-3 is unshielded. It does not include a metal shield or EMI gasket, so it is suited for office or residential environments where electromagnetic interference is not a concern.