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Product category: Plugs and Sockets
News Release from: GTK | Subject: Low-profile RJ45 network sockets
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 13 October 2005

Network sockets are RoHS-compliant

GTK's range of low-profile RJ45 network sockets are now RoHS-compliant, well ahead of the new legislation due for implementation next summer.

GTK's range of low-profile RJ45 network sockets are now RoHS-compliant, well ahead of the new legislation due for implementation next summer More, because the Light Jack devices integrate status LEDs, designers can save space and cost

By incorporating the LEDs within the RJ45 socket itself, GTK has kept the size of single-socket devices down to 15.15 x 15.75mm for the unshielded version and 13.15 x 13.46mm for shielded devices which feature conductive tabs to ground directly to a panel.

Light jack sockets can include either one or two LEDs each, in red, green, yellow and bicolour yellow/green or red/green.

Located on top of the socket for easy visibility, the LEDs can be programmed to perform different functions, including on/off status indicator or flashing indicator of data traffic.

In addition to single-socket connectors, "harmonica" variants are available incorporating up to eight sockets and 16 LEDs.

A specially developed inverted latch on top of each socket allows easy plug insertion and removal.

GTK Light Jacks suit networking devices - such as routers, hubs and switches - as well as telecommunications systems, PCs and servers, office equipment, medical equipment and industrial control systems.

They are available in through-hole or surface mount assembly styles.

All Light Jacks meet or exceed FCC Part 68 specifications. Request a free brochure from GTK ...

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