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Panduit CJ688TG Mini-Com® Cat 6 UTP RJ45 TG Jack Module
The Panduit Mini-Com® Cat 6 UTP RJ45 TG Jack Module terminates 4-pair, 22-26 AWG twisted pair cable using a tool-less TG style termination, eliminating the need for a separate termination tool during installation. This jack module is available in Blue and Red, allowing installers to color-code patch panels and faceplates for circuit identification. Every unit is 100% factory tested and exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6 and ISO 11801 Class E standards at swept frequencies of 1 to 250 MHz, supporting 10GBASE-T transmission up to 100 meters, and each module is individually serialized for traceability.
Key Features
- Compact Footprint: 1.5" length x 0.62" width x 0.71" height for standard Mini-Com® mounting into compatible patch panels and faceplates.
- Durable Construction: Polycarbonate body with plated phosphor bronze contacts for heat resistance and long-term reliability.
- TG Style Termination: Tool-less termination speeds installation with no separate termination tool required.
- Category 6 UTP Performance: Unshielded (UTP) construction terminates 4-pair, 22-26 AWG twisted pair cable, exceeding Category 6 and Class E requirements.
- T568A/T568B Wiring Scheme: Supports both standard wiring configurations for flexible field termination.
- PoE Ready: Rated for 2,500 mating cycles and compatible with IEEE 802.3af/802.3at and proposed 802.3bt Type 3/4 power delivery.
- Available Colors: Offered in Blue and Red for easy patch panel and faceplate identification.
- Serialized Traceability: Individually serialized for traceability throughout the supply chain.
Certifications & Compliance
- Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6 and ISO 11801 Class E Standards, 1-250 MHz
- Meets ANSI/TIA-1096-A, IEC 60603-7, and IEC 60512-99-001
- Rated for 2,500 Cycles with IEEE 802.3af/802.3at and Proposed 802.3bt Type 3/4
- UL 1863 and UL 2043 Listed
- RoHS Compliant
Technical Specifications
- Overall Length (In.): 1.5
- Overall Depth (In.): 1.5
- Overall Height (mm): 18
- Body Material: Polycarbonate
- Connector Type: Jack Module - Standard
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°F): 167
- Minimum Operating Temperature (°F): 14
- Maximum Storage Temperature (°F): 167
- Minimum Storage Temperature (°F): -40
- Std Ctn Qty: 50
- Std. Pkg. Qty.: 1
- Country of Origin: USA
Typical Applications
- Structured Cabling for Data Centers and Commercial Networks
- Category 6 Ethernet Patch Panel and Faceplate Installations
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) Enabled Network Deployments
- Voice, Data, and Video Network Terminations
- Office, Enterprise, and Telecommunications Room Wiring
Why Panduit?
Panduit Mini-Com® jack modules pair a polycarbonate body and plated phosphor bronze contacts with 100% factory testing, so every unit exceeds Category 6 and Class E performance requirements before it ships. RoHS compliance, UL 1863/UL 2043 listing, and individual serialization give installers a traceable, code-compliant component for structured cabling work, available in Blue and Red for flexible color-coded deployments.
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Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Standard Package Volume Ft3:
- 0.0032
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°F):
- 167
- Standard Package Weight Pounds:
- 0.0240
- Std. Pkg. UOM:
- Piece
- Maximum Storage Temperature (°F):
- 167
- Standard Carton Volume Ft3:
- 0.1604
- Performance Level:
- Category 6
- Mercury Content Indicator:
- N
- Sub Brand:
- Pan-Net®
- Shield Type:
- Unshielded (UTP)
- Product Segment:
- EDI-ENT
- Resistance Properties:
- Heat-Resistant
- Termination Style:
- TG Style
- Standard Carton Weight Pounds:
- 1.2000
- Overall Height (In.):
- 0.71
- Minimum Operating Temperature (°F):
- 14
- Module Type:
- Mini-Com®
- Overall Depth (In.):
- 1.5
- Std Carton Width MM:
- 184.15
- UOM EA PK:
- EA
- Pallet Volume:
- 53.886389
- Any Reason Not to Sell:
- N
- Wiring Scheme:
- T568A/T568B
- Maximum Storage Temperature (°C):
- 75
- Minimum Storage Temperature (°C):
- -40
- Overall Width (In.):
- 0.62
- Minimum Storage Temperature (°F):
- -40
- REACH Status:
- N
- Overall Width (mm):
- 15.7
- Overall Length (mm):
- 38.1
- Contact Material:
- Plated Phosphor Bronze
- Std Carton Width In:
- 7.25
- Std Ctn Qty:
- 50
- Product Type:
- Jack Module
- Pallet Quantity:
- 16,800
- Minimum Operating Temperature (°C):
- -10
- RoHS Compliant:
- Compliant
- Min. Order UOM:
- Piece
- ARRA Compliant:
- Y
- Maximum Operating Temperature (°C):
- 75
- Std. Pkg. Qty.:
- 1
- Overall Depth (mm):
- 38.1
- Overall Length (In.):
- 1.5
- Body Material:
- Polycarbonate
- Connector Type:
- Jack Module - Standard
- Hazardous Material Flag:
- N
- Pallet Weight:
- 403.2000
- Overall Height (mm):
- 18
- Country of Origin:
- United States
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices
- Product Material:
- Polycarbonate
- Connection Type:
- Tool-less TG Termination
- Configuration:
- T568A/T568B Wiring
- Listing:
- UL Listed
- Product Subgroup:
- Wiring Devices
Panduit CJ688TGBU – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Do I need a punchdown tool to terminate the Panduit Mini-Com CJ688TG jack?
No tool needed. The CJ688TG uses Panduit's TG style tool-less termination, so the conductors are seated and the cap closed by hand. That is the main practical difference from a standard 110 punchdown jack, and it is why installers pick it for high-count faceplate and patch panel builds.
2) What size and type of cable does this Cat 6 jack terminate?
It takes 4-pair twisted pair cable in 22 to 26 AWG. It is an unshielded (UTP) jack, so it pairs with UTP cable runs; a shielded run terminated on a UTP jack gives you no path to bond the drain, so use an STP jack there instead.
3) Will this Panduit jack snap into my existing Mini-Com patch panels and faceplates?
Yes. It is a Mini-Com module, so it snaps into Mini-Com modular patch panels and faceplates. Module footprint is 1.5 in. long, 0.62 in. wide and 0.71 in. high (38.1 x 15.7 x 18 mm), the standard Mini-Com opening.
4) Is this jack safe to use on a PoE circuit with 802.3bt cameras and access points?
It is rated for 2,500 mating cycles with IEEE 802.3af/802.3at and proposed 802.3bt Type 3/4 power, so it handles standard PoE, PoE+ and the higher-wattage Type 3/4 loads used by cameras, APs and PoE lighting.
5) Is a Cat 6 jack enough for 10 Gig, or do I need Cat 6A?
The Panduit CJ688TG is tested at swept frequencies of 1 to 250 MHz and supports 10GBASE-T to 100 meters, exceeding ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6 and ISO 11801 Class E. If your channel design calls out Category 6A at 500 MHz, this is not that part and you need a 6A jack.
6) Can I wire the CJ688TG to T568A, or is it T568B only?
Both. The jack is labeled for T568A and T568B, so you can match whatever scheme the rest of the building uses. Pick one and keep it consistent end to end on a run.
7) Can these Panduit jacks go in a plenum ceiling space?
They are UL 2043 Listed as well as UL 1863 Listed. UL 2043 is the standard covering fire and smoke characteristics of equipment installed in air-handling spaces, which is what inspectors look for on jacks mounted in a plenum.
8) What colors does the Panduit CJ688TG jack come in, and how do I order them?
Two colors, blue (CJ688TGBU) and red (CJ688TGRD). Color coding by service, say blue for data and red for security or voice, is the usual reason to mix them on a panel. Minimum order is a single piece, and the standard carton holds 50.
9) Does the Panduit Mini-Com Cat 6 jack meet federal Buy American and RoHS requirements for a government job?
It is ARRA compliant, RoHS compliant, and made in the USA. Contacts are plated phosphor bronze in a polycarbonate housing, with no mercury content. Each module is also individually serialized, which helps if the spec requires traceability on installed components.
10) What is the operating temperature range on these jacks for an unconditioned MDF or outdoor enclosure?
Rated from 14 F to 167 F in service (-10 C to 75 C). Storage is wider, -40 F to 167 F. The polycarbonate body is heat-resistant, but a cabinet that drops below 14 F in winter is outside the rated operating range.
11) Which other connector standards does this RJ45 jack meet besides TIA Category 6?
Beyond ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6 and ISO 11801 Class E, the CJ688TG meets ANSI/TIA-1096-A, IEC 60603-7 and IEC 60512-99-001. Those are the connector dimensional and PoE-disconnect test standards a consultant will ask about on a spec review.
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