2.5G Tab Up Magnetic Modular Jack RJ45 10P/8C J11EK1003NLF1

Product Overview

The J11EK1003NLF1 2.5G Tab Up Magnetic Modular Jack RJ45 supports 2.5 Gbps Ethernet through a tab-up 10P/8C cavity with integrated magnetics and extended bandwidth. Its LCP UL 94V-0 housing withstands high-temperature reflow soldering up to 260°C, ensuring reliable performance in multi-gig switches, enterprise gateways, Wi-Fi 6/6E access points, and high-performance embedded systems.

Product Specifications

The J11EK1003NLF1 2.5G Tab Up 10P/8C Magnetic Modular Jack RJ45 conforms to the following specifications:

Product Features

As a 2.5G Tab Up Magnetic Modular Jack RJ45, the J11EK1003NLF1 delivers these key features:

• 2.5 Gbps multi-gigabit performance — Supports next-generation Ethernet beyond traditional 1G, enabling high-bandwidth enterprise and industrial networking.

• Tab-up 10P/8C form factor — Provides mechanical stability and shield grounding options while simplifying top-exit cable routing in panel-mount designs.

• High-temperature LCP UL 94V-0 housing — Maintains precise dimensional stability under demanding reflow profiles (up to 260°C), ensuring reliable soldering.

• Integrated 2.5G magnetics and filter — Eliminates external LAN transformer modules, reducing PCB area, BOM complexity, and assembly costs.

• FCC Part 68 compliant with 1500 VAC isolation — Ensures safe, reliable mating and electrical protection in enterprise and industrial systems.

Applications

This connector is ideal for:

• Multi-gigabit enterprise switches and Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 access points requiring 2.5G uplink ports.

• High-performance embedded systems and industrial vision cameras with high-bandwidth Ethernet.

• Enterprise gateways, routers, and SD-WAN appliances supporting 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN connectivity.

• Network-attached storage (NAS) and server management ports (1GbE/2.5GbE).

• Test and measurement equipment requiring extended-bandwidth Ethernet interfaces.

• PoE-enabled networking devices where 10P/8C provides additional grounding for power delivery.

Packing Details

If you need detailed information about our packaging specifications and requirements, please feel free to contact us directly. We will be happy to provide you with the details.

FAQ

Q1: What speed does the J11EK1003NLF1 2.5G Tab Up Magnetic Modular Jack RJ45 support?

A1: It supports 2.5 Gbps Ethernet (2500BASE-T), making it ideal for multi-gig switches, Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 gateways, and high-bandwidth embedded systems requiring faster-than-Gigabit connectivity.

Q2: Why does this connector use an LCP housing instead of PBT?

A2: LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) maintains precise dimensional stability under high-temperature reflow profiles (up to 260°C), outperforming standard PBT in demanding lead-free soldering processes while ensuring reliable pin alignment and mating durability.

Q3: What is the advantage of the 10P/8C configuration on the J11EK1003NLF1?

A3: The 10-position, 8-contact layout provides full RJ45 signal contacts plus two additional positions — these can be used for mechanical stability, shield grounding, or PoE+ current-carrying capacity, offering greater design flexibility than standard 8P/8C jacks.

Q4: Does this connector support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

A4: While this connector is not a PoE-specific jack, its 10P/8C layout with additional grounding positions supports PoE/PoE+ applications by providing enhanced shield and return paths. Please consult VITALCONN for specific PoE design-in support.