Würth Elektronik WE-LANMX M12 Ethernet connector

Würth Elektronik is expanding its product portfolio with the WE-LANMX M12 industrial Ethernet M12 connector, featuring a transformer and current-compensated choke that are already integrated.

With the manufacturer’s fitting screw connector, device developers and system builders can implement cabling that meets protection class IP67 used in harsh environments, if in a mated and secured position. The connector is assembled on the board with through-hole reflow technology, meaning the data connection is protected against dust and water as well as being rugged against vibrations.

The essential components are already integrated into the housing — including the particularly small signal transformer WE-STST, the data line filter WE-CNSW featuring high common-mode attenuation and the ‘Bob Smith’ termination for Ethernet — saving space and making the product easy to use. With the LCP housing material and special housing form, as well as the shape of the pins, the company has made the THT connector reflow solderable.

The operating temperature of ranges from -40 to +85°C. The connector is suitable for all types of 10/100Base-T Ethernet connections, such as EtherNet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT or Ethernet Powerlink.