KYOCERA AVX has launched its new 6780-000 Series IP20 T1 Industrial Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE) connectors and cable assemblies. These new components aim to address the increasing demand for smaller, faster Industrial Ethernet connectors that can provide continuous communication and simplify network architectures.
The 6780-000 Series T1 Industrial SPE connectors are engineered to transmit Ethernet over a single pair of twisted copper wires. They also provide power to terminal devices through Power over Data Line (PoDL) technology. This contrasts with traditional RJ45 Ethernet connectors, which require two wire pairs for Fast Ethernet (100Mb/s) and four wire pairs for Gigabit Ethernet (1Gb/s) and do not supply power. The new SPE connectors offer space and weight savings due to reduced wiring and smaller form factors, requiring 45% less board space compared to RJ45 connectors.
The connectors are designed to be quick and easy to install and maintain, contributing to reduced system complexity and costs by eliminating the need for gateways, analog interfaces, bus systems, and other proprietary field-level systems. This simplification can help decrease system maintenance requirements and unplanned downtime. This is particularly beneficial for improving reliability and efficiency in various applications, including advanced automation networks, sensor and actuator networks, control and monitoring cameras, smart grids, robotics, traffic control, transportation, and smart monitoring systems.
The 6780-000 Series T1 Industrial SPE connectors are designed, manufactured, and tested to IEC 63171-6 and IEEE 802.3 standards. They can transmit 1Gb/s over distances up to 40 meters and 10Mb/s up to 1,000 meters. These connectors feature IP20 ratings, are RoHS compliant, and incorporate surface-mount solder tails that terminate signal wires to PCBs, enhancing data signal performance for continuous communication from control computers to sensors and other IIoT devices. The plugs utilize high-reliability, cold-welded insulation displacement contact (IDC) technology, which supports fast and reliable automated cable assembly processes. The series is available with four standard lengths of 22AWG T1 Industrial SPE cables (1, 3, 5, and 10m), with custom lengths available upon request.
The new 6780-000 Series SPE connectors are rated for 4A at 60°C, 60VDC operation, 1,000VDC contact-to-contact proof voltage, and 2,250VDC contact-to-shield proof voltage. They have a maximum mating force of 20N, a minimum polarization and pull-out force of 50N, and are rated for 1,000-cycle durability within operating temperatures ranging from -40°C to +85°C.
Marc Actis, Marketing Manager, KYOCERA AVX – Europe, stated, “KYOCERA AVX is a proud member of the Single-Pair Ethernet Industrial Partner Network and, as such, is committed to the safe and reliable establishment of an SPE ecosystem based on global industry standards for transmission protocols and connectivity components as well as actively involved in the development of supporting connectivity solutions. So, we are very pleased to introduce our new T1 SPE connectors and cable assemblies and look forward to helping our customers transition to the new industry standard, which offers significant space and weight savings and can also help reduce system complexity and costs and improve reliability and efficiency.”
