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January 4, 2010 -- Molex has added to its line of Circular Hybrid Technology (CHT) connectors with a design that combines Cat 5e data speeds and a power supply for high signal integrity. By combining both the power and data lines in one M12 connector, the company says its new CHT connector reduces installation and cabling costs in process and automation control applications, as well as in HVAC control systems, telecoms infrastructure, and base stations.
Based on the circular M12 push/pull design, the CHT connector comprises four Cat 5e data lines and two power lines carrying 10 amps. It is overmolded to ensure complete sealing and to provide strain relief. The fully-shielded 4-pin array with a wrap-around metal tube (patent pending) allows for perfect signal integrity and performance; the two overlapping tubes channel the signal through without affecting crosstalk and EMI.
The CHT 4+2 configuration is already in production in the M12 form factor, reports Molex.
“As the Molex shielding concept of the Circular Hybrid Technology connector is not limited to the M12 format,” says Gerd Klaiber, the company's European product manager for automation and electrical products. “Molex is able to adapt the technology to meet specific customer needs and requirements.”
Plans to further extend the Molex CHT connector lineup to include M16 and M23 formats are in development.
For more information, visit www.molex.com/product/cht.html.
