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TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 5556591-1 — Modular Jacks (RJ)

TE 5556591-1 Modular Jack, 8P8C R/A Shielded, Cat3

MPN5556591-1
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TE Connectivity modular jack, 8P8C (RJ45, Ethernet), right-angle, shielded, through-hole, gold 50.0µin contact finish, Cat3 rated, board lock, keyed, panel stops.

$2.4900Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
RoHSRoHS Compliant
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

5556591-1 specifications
ParameterValue
MountingThrough Hole
Connector typeJack
Operating temperature-40°C ~ 85°C
LED colorDoes Not Contain LED
Contact materialPhosphor Bronze
Housing materialPolybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polyester
PackageTray
RatingsCat3
FeaturesBoard Lock, Keyed, Panel Stops
ShieldingShielded
Orientation90° Angle (Right)
TerminationSolder
Tab directionDown
Contact finishGold
Rows1
Number of ports1
Contact finish thickness50.0µin (1.27µm)
Number of positions (Contacts)8p8c (RJ45, Ethernet)

Product details

Shielded Right-Angle RJ45 with Board Lock

It carries a Cat3 rating, which means it's specced for signal frequencies up to 16 MHz — fine for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T4 Ethernet, but not for the 100 MHz needed by Cat5e or the 250 MHz of Cat6. The board lock and keyed features, along with panel stops, help locate the connector accurately on the PCB and keep it anchored during the solder wave and through vibration in service.

This is a right-angle through-hole solder termination — the pins come out the bottom of the body and sit perpendicular to the PCB edge. The tab faces down, which is the common orientation for a standard RJ45 jack on a vertical PCB edge. The single-row, single-port layout keeps the footprint compact. No separate ground wire is needed.

Frequently asked questions

Does 5556591-1 have a locking tab or keyed feature?

Yes — the jack is keyed and includes panel stops. The keying prevents insertion of a mismatched plug, and the panel stops locate the connector face flush with the panel cutout. The standard RJ45 latch on the plug provides the locking retention.

Can 5556591-1 be used for PoE (Power over Ethernet) applications?

The Cat3 rating does not specify a current-carrying capacity for PoE power levels. The 50.0µin gold contacts and phosphor bronze base can handle the DC current of a PoE signature, but the connector was not designed or tested for the continuous power delivery of PoE+ or higher. For PoE applications, a Cat5e or Cat6 rated jack with documented current derating is recommended.