Molex 85508 Series RJ45 Connector Female, Through Hole Mount, Cat5e Shielded Straight 2 Port 8 Way RJ45

Molex RJ45 Connector Female RJ45, model 85508-5001 from the 85508 series is a high quality Cat5e rated Ethernet connector designed for industrial and commercial networking applications. Featuring a shielded, modular jack design with two ports and an 8-way configuration, it supports a gigabit LAN transmission speed of up to 1 Gbps. This connector ensures reliable, high-speed data transfer while protecting against electromagnetic interference (EMI) for enhanced system security.

The connector housing is made of durable thermoplastic material, flame retardant for improved safety in workplace environments. The contact pins are made of phosphor bronze and plated with gold over nickel to ensure excellent conductivity and long-lasting corrosion resistance. Designed for through-hole mounting on printed circuit boards (PCB), the RJ45 connector supports solder termination and a straight orientation for top-entry cable plugs, facilitating easy and secure interfacing.

With operating temperatures ranging from -40°C to +85°C, this connector is well suited for demanding environmental conditions including industrial processing, telecommunications equipment, and medical electronics. Its compliance with the industry standard 8P8C configuration ensures compatibility with a wide range of Cat5e Ethernet cables and devices.

Applications include consumer and data communications, networking hardware, and other electronic systems requiring reliable, shielded LAN connectors. This Molex modular jack connector enhances connectivity performance by providing a robust, shielded interface resistant to interference and physical wear.

Standard RJ45 interface compatible with Cat5e LAN for up to 1 Gbps data transmission. Shielded connector reduces electromagnetic interference for stable connections. Constructed with phosphor bronze contacts plated in gold over nickel for durability.

Durable thermoplastic housing ensures performance in industrial environments. Operates in wide temperature range from -40°C to +85°C suitable for harsh conditions. Through-hole mount enables secure PCB installation with solder termination.

Straight orientation allowing easy top-entry cable connection. Complies to standard 8P8C (8 pins, 8 contacts) configuration for fast and reliable joins.

For professionals designing networked electronic systems, this Molex 85508 series RJ45 female connector offers a dependable and industry-standard Ethernet connection solution. Browse the full category of Ethernet Connectors to find compatible products and accessories on EnvMart.