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The future of Ethernet connections
O
ver the past few years, we have become increasingly reliant on
staying connected to devices wherever we are, with Ethernet being the dominant communication standard in this area. It therefore stands to reason that
connectivity will continue to enter more and more areas of our lives in the future. As part of this growth, there is also an increased demand for electronic and industrial devices that are smaller and more compact, yet more powerful. In order to future-proof rapidly
advancing device technology, embrace the ongoing challenges of Industry 4.0 and provide smaller connectors,
it in much smaller, miniaturised devices. In a further space-saving development, the ix Industrial also combines both power supply and data transmission into a single interface. In addition to its miniaturised compact
size, the ix Industrial has also been specially designed and built to stand up to the rigours of tough industrial environments. This solves the issue associated with the RJ45, whose plastic locking tabs can easily snap off in busy factories or production plants. Once this occurs, connections can work loose, leading to contact problems. By locking the socket and connector together with two metal snap-in hooks, the ix Industrial ensures a strong, vibration- proof connection from the cable to the circuit board for up to 5000 mating cycles. Users also benefit from improved strain relief, thanks in part
In response to growing demands for connectivity, and the need
for electronic and industrial devices that are more compact yet more
powerful, HARTING has introduced a new future-proof miniaturised
solution for fast Ethernet delivery. Kevin Canham, product & applications manager, explains
frequency signal. Furthermore, the ix Industrial takes care to safeguard data transmissions – thanks to its continuous 360° shield design, it guarantees a high immunity to interference, even in EMC-critical applications. When it comes to device wiring, users
By locking the socket and connector together with two metal snap-in hooks, the ix Industrial ensures a strong, vibration-proof connection from the cable to the circuit board for up to 5000 mating cycles
can take advantage of flexible, thin system cables with a tight bending radius, which again helps to save installation space. The cables can also be assembled in numerous combinations. You can, for example, have the ix Industrial mating face on both ends or choose to go with the ix Industrial and RJ45 connector on opposite ends. This allows a gradual adaptation of new miniaturised technology into existing cabling systems without the need to directly use totally new components.
HARTING has developed the ix Industrial. This robust and compact interface delivers Cat. 6A performance for 1/10Gbit/s Ethernet at the control level, whilst its high current-carrying capacity supports both existing and future Power over Ethernet (PoE) applications.
MEETING THE NEEDS FOR MINIATURISED DEVICES Currently, the world’s most popular connector is the classic RJ45. This interface, which is synonymous with Ethernet connections in the IP20 environment, has been the go-to solution for many years now. However, as the miniaturisation trend picks up pace, the size of the RJ45 is becoming problematic. Due to consumer demand, devices
such as sensors, cameras and tablets are becoming increasingly smaller. Consequently, traditional connectors like the RJ45 are taking up more and more of the already limited space available on components. To resolve this issue, HARTING has reduced the PCB jack size of the ix Industrial by 70%, enabling manufacturers to utilise
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THE FUTURE IP20 STANDARD CONNECTOR? Thanks to its durable, strong design and compact size, the ix Industrial is ideal for use in automation switch cabinets, machinery, robotics, data networks and the energy markets. It is also ideally suited to trains and buses, as displays and passenger information systems can receive both power and data via the ix Industrial interface. As a result, it has the potential to
to a robust crimp connection between the cable and the plug. The ix Industrial complies with IEC
61076-3-124 and conforms to the shock and vibration resistance levels set out in EN 50155 railway specifications, making it the perfect solution for a range of markets and sectors. The socket is firmly attached to the
circuit board with five through hole reflow (THR) shield contacts, preventing damage to the conductor tracks. It has also been designed with no unprotected wires from the cable to the connection point, ensuring a fault-free, high
become the future IP20 standard connector for end-to-end Ethernet and the next generation of miniaturised products including flat screen displays, mobile devices and small field equipment. Discussing the ix Industrial, Philip
Harting, executive chairman of the HARTING Technology Group said: “Industry 4.0, as an expression of the Internet of things, needs one thing above all: An Ethernet connection to any Industry 4.0 component. The international standardisation of new high-performance components and infrastructures is an essential prerequisite for market success, and provides security in terms of planning.”
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