Features and Benefits ■ Signal integrity remains high due to no interference ■ Compact design saves PCB real estate ■ The RJ45 Lightpipe modular jack provides Category 5 level performance for Ethernet applications ■ Manufacturability is improved since there are no LED leads to solder to the board ■ Meets FCC 68.5 specification ■ Molex modular jacks are 100% electrically tested Typical Applications ■ Networking Products ■ Hubs ■ Routers Molex’s new stacked, multi-port jack was tested in accordance with EIA/TIA 568A and surpassed all requirements for Category 5. The product is fully shielded with enhanced panel grounds to optimize shielding effectiveness. The Molex lightpipe design replaces standard leaded LEDs integrated into other manufacturers’ multi-port jacks. This innovative design allows the placement of any color surface mount LED on the PCB along with other surface mount components. Molex offers the flexibility to select any color or special LED requirements for specific applications. The Molex Category 5 stacked multi-port jack with lightpipes is then soldered to the board over the surface mount LEDs. ■ Rework of LEDs is more efficient since the LED chip is ■ ■ ■ ■ replaced on the PCB and the Molex stacked, multi-port jack can be resoldered to the board The plug latches are located at the top of the upper row providing easy thumb depression for mating and unmating Fully shielded housing features enhanced grounding tabs Traditional industry pin layout Each lightpipe arrow is divided to provide 2 indicators per port Molex’s New Stacked Multi-port Modular Jack with Lightpipes Exceeds Category 5 Level Performance, Reduces Electrical Interference and Saves PCB Real Estate ■ Ethernet Switches ■ Bridges ■ ATM Transmission Equipment The patented lightpipes are located above the top row of the stacked multi-port jacks so hanging cables do not obstruct visibility. These lightpipes are designed as distinctive arrow shapes. The downward pointing arrow indicates activity on the lower port and the upward pointing arrow indicates activity on the upper port. Placement of the Molex multi-port jack is easier as there are fewer leads to locate and solder on the board. This design maintains signal integrity because there is no inference from LED leads. The combination of PCB mounted LEDs and lightpipes reduces the potential for undesirable electrical noise being radiated across transmission lines. PCB real estate is reduced since there are no integrated LEDs at each port. The stacked multi-port modular jack with lightpipes is offered in a through hole version for wave soldering in 8-port (2 rows of 4 ports), 12-port (2 rows of 6 ports) and 16-port (2 rows of 8 ports) configurations. Modular Jack Features and Benefits Exceeds Category 5 performance Traditional industry pin layout Distinctive lightpipe arrow indicators Lower electrical noise than LED offerings 30% fewer leads than LED offerings Space saving design Electrical Voltage: 125V Current: 1.5A max. Contact Resistance: 10mΩ max. Dielectric Withstanding Voltage: 1000V AC Insulation Resistance: 500 MΩ min. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 44170 High Speed, Stacked, Multi-Port Right Angle Shielded with Lightpipes Mechanical Durability: 500 Cycles Reference Information Product Specification: PS-44170-0003 Packaging: Tray UL File No.: E107635 CSA File No.: LR149980 Mates With: FCC 68 Plugs Designed In: Inches Physical Housing: Black glass-filled Polyester, UL 94V-0 Plating: Contact Area—1.27µm (50µ") min. Gold Solder Tails—1.27µm (50µ") Tin/Lead on both contact area and solder tails Underplating—Nickel Temperature: -40 to +80˚C ORDERING INFORMATION AND DIMENSIONS Circuits Loaded Contacts No. of Ports 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 12 16 Order No. Snap Fit Pegs 44170-0001 44170-0002 44170-0003 Press Fit Pegs 44170-0004 44170-0005 44170-0006 A 59.18 (2.33) 87.12 (3.43) 115.06 (4.53) Dimension B 8.89 (.350) 8.89 (.350) 8.89 (.350) C 53.34 (2.10) 81.28 (3.20) 109.22 (4.30) Note: Contact Inside Sales for 30µ" select Gold plating or for alternative rear and center grounding tab option order numbers. Americas Headquarters Lisle, Illinois 60532 U.S.A. Tel:1-800-78MOLEX Fax:630-969-1352 Far East North Headquarters Yamato, Kanagawa, Japan Tel:81-462-65-2324 Fax:81-462-65-2366 Far East South Headquarters Jurong, Singapore Tel:65-268-6868 Fax:65-265-6044 European Headquarters Munich, Germany Tel:49-89-413092-0 Fax:49-89-401527 Corporate Headquarters 2222 Wellington Ct. Lisle, IL 60532 U.S.A. Tel:630-969-4550 Fax:630-969-1352 V i si t o u r W e b si t e at h t t p:/ / www.mo l e x .co m Order No. USA-099 Printed in USA/7.5K/JI/JI/00.02 © 2000, Molex