Shielded Cat5 RJ45 Jack with Integrated LED
The TE Connectivity 1-406507-1 is a shielded 8p8c (RJ45, Ethernet) jack rated for Cat5 performance, meaning it handles 100 MHz signals cleanly for 10/100BASE-T networks. The right-angle orientation and through-hole solder termination place it at the board edge, where the EMI finger on the shield makes continuous contact with the panel cutout — a detail that matters for radiated emissions compliance in industrial or telecom enclosures. The integrated yellow-green LED gives a link/activity indicator without a separate PCB-mount lamp.
Cat5 Rating and Operating Range
Cat5 certification limits this jack to 100 MHz — adequate for 100BASE-TX and lower-speed Ethernet, but not rated for 1000BASE-T (Gigabit) which requires Cat5e or better. The phosphor bronze contact material holds its spring force over temperature, maintaining consistent normal force on the RJ45 plug blades.