The Ubiquiti TOUGHCable Shielded RJ45 Connector (Model: TC-CON / UISP-Connector-SHD) is an industrial-grade, category-compliant RJ45 male connector purpose-built for outdoor, high-noise, and enterprise structured cabling deployments. Engineered specifically to pair with Ubiquiti TOUGHCable Pro, TOUGHCable Carrier, and UISP Cable series, the connector provides robust physical housing and electromagnetic shielding to prevent performance degradation across gigabit Ethernet runs.
Featuring a heavy-duty metallic shield housing and an integrated ESD drain wire grounding tab, the TC-CON guards network hardware against devastating electrostatic discharge (ESD) attacks and electrical surges without requiring soldering. Designed for rapid field deployment and crimping, it maintains continuous signal integrity, minimizes near-end crosstalk (NEXT), and ensures optimal power delivery for Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices.
Comprehensive Key Features:
ESD Attack & Damage Protection: Built-in metallic grounding tab connects directly to the cable's ESD drain wire to dissipate electrostatic charges safely to ground.
Industrial Shielded Construction: Metal-encased 8P8C housing shields internal conductors against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI).
Rapid Soldering-Free Installation: Designed for quick field termination using standard crimping tools without requiring manual wire soldering.
Optimized for High-Power PoE: Delivers minimal contact resistance and high current handling capacity for Power over Ethernet (802.3af/at/bt) devices.
High-Conductivity Gold Plating: Contacts feature gold-plated pins to optimize signal transmission, resist corrosion, and ensure long-term durability.
Designed for Ubiquiti UISP/TOUGHCables: Engineered to fit 24 AWG solid copper conductors and anti-crosstalk dividers found in outdoor carrier-grade cables.
Extended Technical Specifications:
Hardware & Physical Parameters:
Model / SKU: TC-CON (TOUGHCable Connector) / UISP-Connector-SHD
Connector Type: RJ45 Male (8P8C)
Cable Compatibility: Cat5e / Cat6 Shielded Cable (24 AWG Solid Copper Wire)
Enclosure & Shield Material: Shielded Copper Alloy / Zinc Plated
Contact Pin Plating: Gold-Plated Phosphor Bronze
Quantity Packaging: Available in 100-Pack (TC-CON) or 20-Pack with Ground Lead (TC-GND)
Wireless, Networking & Performance Parameters:
Data Rate Support: 10 / 100 / 1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet)
Cable Outer Diameter Support: Fits cables up to 6.0 – 6.8 mm
Conductor Insulation Diameter: 0.95 – 1.16 mm
Wiring Standard Support: TIA/EIA-568A / TIA/EIA-568B Pinout Configuration
Shielding Type: STP / FTP (Shielded / Foiled Twisted Pair)
Power over Ethernet (PoE): Fully compatible with 24V/48V Passive PoE, 802.3af/at/bt PoE standards
Electrical & Environmental Parameters:
ESD Protection: Integrated Drain Wire Tab / Grounding Lead
Maximum Current Rating: 1.5A per pin
Voltage Rating: 125V AC / DC
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage: 1000V AC RMS at 60 Hz (1 minute)
Insulation Resistance: ≥ 500 MΩ
Ambient Operating Temperature: -40 to 85° C (-40 to 185° F)
Compliance Standards: RoHS, TIA/EIA-568-B.2, ISO/IEC 11801