With the growth of fibre optic, 5G and Wi-Fi transmission media, the question arises as to the future of twisted pair network cabling. One advantage is that the further development of Ethernet transmission technology and PoE power supply with currently up to 90 W is also giving rise to new applications with Ethernet interfaces. In addition, there is a growing demand for uniform, streamlined transmission technology, both in terms of the transmission protocol and the hardware, connectors and cabling. Ideally, the uniform transmission technology extends down to the field level directly to the sensors and actuators. Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) is intended to make this possible in the future.
Ethernet terminal block solutions
Basically, different applications require different mechanical requirements, data transmission rates and power supplies. When it comes to connectors, the choice depends on the area of application and requirements, for example between RJ45, M12, M8 or SPE, with IP20 or IP67 protection, single, double or quadruple pair. Similar to connectors, it makes sense to select the terminal block according to the requirements. Since the terminal blocks are installed on or in the device, the focus is less on IP protection and more on the data transfer rate, connection type, connection type, grid dimension or size.
