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TE Connectivity AMP Connectors 555980-1 — Modular / RJ Connectors

TE Connectivity 555980-1 RJ22 Jack, 4p4c, Cat3, Obsolete

MPN555980-1
Obsolete

TE Connectivity 555980-1 RJ22 jack, 4p4c (4 position 4 contact), Cat3, right-angle through-hole solder termination, 50.0µin gold contact finish, board lock, unshielded, tray.

$1.7200Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

555980-1 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
ShieldingUnshielded
Orientation90° Angle (Right)
TerminationSolder
Tab directionDown
Contact finishGold
Rows1
Number of ports1
Contact finish thickness50.0µin (1.27µm)
Number of positions (Contacts)4p4c (RJ9, RJ10, RJ22)

Product details

The TE Connectivity 555980-1 is a 4p4c RJ22 jack — the 4-position, 4-contact modular connector used on telephone handsets, base stations, and low-speed data equipment. It is a right-angle, through-hole solder jack with a board lock that anchors the part during wave soldering and resists shear from cable strain. The Cat3 rating means this jack is specified for voice-band and 10BASE-T Ethernet at best — it is not built for Cat5e or higher data rates.

If your assembly can accept a functional equivalent, the 4p4c RJ22 form factor and Cat3 rating are the parameters to match; verify the footprint and board lock position against your PCB layout.

The 4p4c (4 position, 4 contact) layout is the RJ22 standard — four conductors in a single row, narrower than the 6-position RJ12/RJ14 jacks. The board lock is a pair of solder-hook features that pull the jack flat against the board during reflow and keep it seated under the insertion force of a mating plug. The Cat3 rating limits the usable bandwidth to about 16 MHz — fine for POTS and 10BASE-T, but a Cat5e or Cat6 jack is needed for 100BASE-TX or higher. The 50.0µin gold is heavy enough for corrosive environments (industrial, telecom huts) where tin contacts would fret.

Frequently asked questions

Is 555980-1 obsolete?

Yes, the TE Connectivity 555980-1 is listed as Obsolete. There is no official replacement part number from the manufacturer.