Under the trend of miniaturization, can the single-pair Ethernet (SPE)
connector replace the RJ45 connector?
The SPE connector is an iterative product of RJ45, suitable for industrial Ethernet devices such as industrial switches, servers, controllers, sensors, etc. It is a new choice of Ethernet connector that combines the two characteristics of miniaturization and reliability and can transmit data and power at the same time.
The miniaturization advantage of the SPE connector is that it only needs two contacts to achieve simultaneous transmission of signals and power, so the volume is only 20% of the standard RJ45 connector. Traditional RJ45 connectors, circular connectors, D-shaped connectors and other solutions require larger installation space, making it difficult to achieve miniaturization of equipment.