# RJ45 8-Pin Connector

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** PRT-00643 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
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These are simple through-hole RJ45 sockets with PCB mounting posts. These 8-pin connectors are commonly used in conjunction with Cat5, Cat5e, and Cat6 Ethernet cables. Because Ethernet cable is so ubiquitous, these are awesome for projects where you need to string a lot of modules together over a distance.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $3.55 (inc GST) — $3.23 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $3.13 (exc GST) · 25+ $3.06 (exc GST) · 100+ $2.94 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 21 and Aug 27.

## Description

These are simple through-hole RJ45 sockets with PCB mounting posts. These 8-pin connectors are commonly used in conjunction with Cat5, Cat5e, and Cat6 Ethernet cables. Because Ethernet cable is so ubiquitous, these are awesome for projects where you need to string a lot of modules together over a distance.

 Sparkfun used these, along with the breakout boards which you can find in the related items below, in the Sound Squid demo!

**Note:** The price listed is for one jack.

**Documents:**

- [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/04908_62013037463.pdf)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/r/j/rj45_8-pin_connector__prt-00643__01.jpg)