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AX102272 10GX Modular Jack, Black
10GX Modular Jack
The 10GX Modular Jacks is a revolutionary
punch down UTP connector designed to be
used within the new Belden IBDN System
10GX.
To allow for data-rates of 10 Gb/s, the signal
needs to be transmitted at frequencies up to a
minimum of 500 MHz, as compared with
Category 6 transmissions which run up to
200 MHz. To achieve communication at these
high frequencies over UTP copper requires
significant changes in the way the channel
components are designed.
At these high frequencies, all components of
a 10G channel begin to emit electromagnetic
fields, which negatively impact the channels
that are closest in physical proximity. This
interaction between one channel and its
neighboring channels is called Alien Near End
Cross Talk (ANEXT). Overcoming this is one of
the most difficult requirements of the
Category 6A standard.
The second critical challenge to developing
10G jacks is to control the electrical performance
on all the other module parameters up to a
minimum of 500 MHz.
In order to achieve true 10G performance,
Belden has designed the 10GX Modular Jack
based on three technological revolutions in
structured cabling connectivity:
MatriX IDC Technology or “Module ANEXT
Cancellation Technology” is a patent-pending
design of the 10GX Modular Jack’s IDC pattern.
In this matrix design each IDC is positioned at
right angles to its neighboring IDC, and serves
to “cancel out” the Alien crosstalk generated
between jacks. The astonishing results of
incorporating this technology can be seen in
the 15 dB reduction in ANEXT in dense
installations such as in patch panels or
faceplates.
The FleXPoint PCB Technology or “Module
NEXT Compensation Technology” allows the
jack's crosstalk compensation circuitry to be
located at the very point of the source of the
noise; the plug interface. The FleXPoint PCB
module design uses a patent pending
flexible printed circuit board that offers
instant compensation to deliver unbeatable
crosstalk performance up to a minimum
of 625 MHz.
The X-Bar Technology or “Module NEXT
Control Bar Technology” is the use of a specific
patented plastic device that allows each pair
to be perfectly positioned at right angles for
termination on the 10GX Modular Jack’s IDC
pins. This device optimizes the termination
process and allows a 10GX Modular Jack
terminated under real field conditions to have
Installable Performance™ similar to the performance
measured in a laboratory environment.
The 10GX Modular Jack is the most advanced
10G jack available. It is designed to work in
existing hardware including the Flex Modular
Patch Panel and the MediaFlex Outlet Series.
The 10GX Modular Jack also comes in a
KeyConnect version that is designed to be used
with Belden's KeyConnect Patch Panels. It can
also be mixed and matched with a wide variety
of adapters and boxes to suit practically any
installation configuration for workstation
outlet, consolidation point and telecommuni-
cations closet applications.
The unmatched Beyond 10G™ performance
exceeds all parameters specified in the
proposed in the Category 6A standard.
All performance characteristics including
ANEXT, NEXT, FEXT, Insertion Loss and Return
Loss have been set to guarantee transmission
performance up to 625 MHz.
The 10GX Modular Jack is designed to be used
with the Belden IBDN System 10GX.
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Features & Benefits
Unique Technologies
>Patent-pending MatriX IDC Technology
or “Module ANEXT Cancellation
Technology”
>PatentedFleXPoint PCB Technology or
“Module NEXT Compensation
Technology”
>Patented X-Bar Technology or “Module
NEXT Control Bar Technology”
Unmatched Performance
>MatriX IDC Technology reduces the
ANEXT by 15 dB
>FleXPoint PCB Technology offers
excellent crosstalk performance up
to a minimum of 625 MHz
>X-Bar Technology allows 10GX
Modular Jack to offer Installable
PerformanceTM
>Usable bandwidth guarantees
performance well beyond the
Category 6A standard
>Truly backward compatible with
Category 6 components to protect
cabling investment
Installable Performance
>Using the patented X-Bar technology,
makes the 10GX Modular Jack easy
to install with Bonded-Pair and
Nonbonded-pair cables
Robust mechanical design
>Punch down IDC termination interface
with sharp pair splitters facilitates instal-
lation in various mounting accessories
>Easy-to-read 568A/B color scheme
prevents termination errors
>Available in MDVO-style and KeyConnect
>Color-coded modules facilitate service
identification and ease network
management
>Mix and match flexibility with Belden
adapters, boxes and modular patch
panels allows the same connector to
be used in all applications throughout
the channel
Compatibility
>Backward compatible with Category 6
and Category 5e and also could be
connected to RJ11 plugs.
Applications
>Patch panel or equipment connections in
Data Centers or Telecommunications
Rooms
>Consolidation point connections
>Telecommunications outlet or MUTOA
connections
Termination
>Punch Down IDC type connection
>Cable may connect to the jack from
sides or from back
>Use of the Termination Station will
ease termination
Reliability
>Meets TIA-568-B.2-7 Mechanical &
Reliability requirements
Installation Tips
>Use the Termination Station (AX101852)
for better support during termination
process
>Follow the color-coding sequence printed
on the back of the jack to position
twisted pairs prior to termination
>Use the Connecting Tool (AX100749) to
terminate Modular Jack
Connector Maintenance
>Use the Release Tool (AX101185) to
remove Modular Jacks from patch
panels or outlets
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Mechanical characteristics
Dimensions (H x W x D)
>0.78" x 0.64" x 1.12" (19.8 x 16.3x 29.0 mm)
Materials
>Plastics component: fire retardant plastic,
UL 94V-0
>Colors : gray, almond, white, black,
orange, red, yellow, green, blue, purple or
brown as per TIA 606
IDC termination interface
>IDC clip material: phosphor bronze with
nickel plating
>Gas-tight connection – insulation slicing
of 22 to 24 AWG (64 to .51 mm) plastic
insulated solid copper
>Durability: 20 insertions
Modular jack
>8-pin connector, FCC part 68, Subpart F
and IEC-603-7 compliant
>8-pin connector compatible with 6-pin
plugs
>Durability: 750 mating cycles
>Contact material: Flexible circuit printed
board (Polyamide base) with a minimum
of 50 micro-inches gold over nickel plus
metal spring (phosphor bronze with plating)
Electrical performance
>Dielectric strength: 1,000 V RMS at
60 Hz for 1 minute
>Current rating: 1.5 A maximum
>Insulation resistance: 500 MΩminimum
>Contact resistance
(jack-plug interface): 20 mΩ
>Termination resistance (IDC): 2.5 mΩ
Packaging
>MDVO-style: individually packaged
in a clear plastic bag (with 1 X-Bar and
1 blank ID Tab)
>Standard shipping carton of 50 units
>KeyConnect: individually packaged in a
clear plastic bag (with 1 X-Bar)
For More Information
For any other product information call:
1-800-BELDEN-1 or visit us at
www.Belden.com
All information is subject to change
without notice, since Belden reserves
the right to change its products as progress
in engineering and manufacturing methods
or other circumstances may warrant.
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Ordering Information
COLOR ORDERING NUMBER
10GX Modular Jack, T568A/B, Category 6A
MDVO-style KeyConnect
Gray AX102269 AX102280
Almond AX102270 AX102281
White AX102271 AX102282
Black AX102272 AX102283
Orange, TIA 606 Color AX102273 AX102284
Red, TIA 606 Color AX102274 AX102285
Yellow, TIA 606 Color AX102275 AX102286
Green, TIA 606 Color AX102276 AX102287
Blue, TIA 606 Color AX102277 AX102288
Purple, TIA 606 Color AX102278 AX102289
Transmission Characteristics
Minimum values for mated-connection measured with the 10GX Modular Jack
and the 10GX Modular Cord. As per TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10-2008 Category 6A standard
Frequency Insertion Loss NEXT Return Loss FEXT Balance PSANEXT PSAFEXT
(MHz) (db) (db) (db) (db) TCL/TCTL (db) (db) (db)
TIA* Spec.** TIA* Spec.** TIA* Spec.** TIA* Spec.** TIA* Spec.** TIA* Spec.** TIA* Spec.**
1 0.10 0.05 75.0 77.0 30.0 34.1 75.0 80.0 40.0 45.0 70.5 72.0 67.0 72.0
4 0.10 0.05 75.0 77.0 30.0 34.1 71.1 75.1 40.0 45.0 70.5 72.0 67.0 72.0
8 0.10 0.05 75.0 77.0 30.0 34.1 65.0 69.0 40.0 45.0 70.5 72.0 67.0 72.0
10 0.10 0.05 74.0 77.0 30.0 34.1 63.1 67.1 40.0 45.0 70.5 72.0 67.0 72.0
16 0.10 0.06 69.9 72.9 30.0 34.1 59.0 63.0 40.0 45.0 70.5 72.0 67.0 72.0
20 0.10 0.07 68.0 71.0 30.0 34.1 57.1 61.1 40.0 45.0 70.5 72.0 67.0 72.0
25 0.10 0.08 66.0 69.0 30.0 34.1 55.1 59.1 40.0 45.0 70.5 72.0 67.0 72.0
31.25 0.11 0.09 64.1 67.1 30.0 34.1 53.2 57.2 38.1 45.0 70.5 72.0 67.0 72.0
62.5 0.16 0.14 58.1 61.1 30.0 34.1 47.2 51.2 32.1 39.1 70.5 72.0 67.0 72.0
100 0.20 0.18 54.0 57.0 28.0 30.0 43.1 47.1 28.0 35.0 70.5 72.0 67.0 72.0
200 0.28 0.26 48.0 51.0 22.0 24.0 37.1 41.1 22.0 29.0 64.5 66.0 61.0 66.0
250 0.32 0.30 46.0 49.0 20.0 22.0 35.1 39.1 20.0 27.0 62.5 64.0 59.0 64.0
300 0.35 0.33 42.9 46.7 18.5 20.5 33.6 37.6 18.5 25.5 61.0 62.5 57.5 62.5
400 0.40 0.38 37.9 42.9 16.0 18.0 31.1 35.1 16.0 23.0 58.5 60.0 55.0 60.0
500 0.45 0.43 34.0 40.0 14.0 16.0 29.1 33.1 14.0 21.0 56.5 58.0 53.0 58.0
625 - 0.48 - 37.1 - 13.0 - 31.2 - 19.1 - 56.1 - 56.1
* TIA/EIA-568-B.2-10-2008 Category 6A Standard
** Worst-case performance for a 10GX mated connection using 10GX modular plugs
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