Packaging, Materials & Interconnects: Custom-Colored Modular Jacks Avoid Mismating

The models in a new line of modular jacks can be customized to match the color of a cable assembly, preventing mismating and increasing design flexibility. Colors include orange, green, blue, gray, yellow, and black. A right-angle version with an ultra-low profile, a surface-mount (SMT) version, and an inverted version with a top-latch jack are available. All three meet different design requirements, offering flexibility at an affordable cost. Pricing per thousand in 25,000-piece lots is $363.90 for the right-angle version, $463.40 for the SMT version, and $332.70 for the inverted version. Lead time is three to four weeks.