The RJ45 connector has been the standard Ethernet interface in IP20 environments for many years. However, as the demand for smaller, more powerful devices and sensors increases, the RJ45’s size limits the potential for miniaturization. This is why HARTING developed the ix Industrial® Ethernet connector, which is a smaller and more rugged connector than the standard RJ45. It also offers Cat. 6A performance for 1/10 Gbit/s Ethernet at the control level. Where the RJ45 falls short of performance, the HARTING ix Industrial delivers.