TYPE
NUMBER
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
TITLE
PAGE
GS-12-083
REVISION
Single and Multi-Port Modular Jack Assemblies
1 of 18
AUTHORIZED BY
DATE
F
27 Mar 01
B. Brubaker
CLASSIFICATION
UNRESTRICTED
1.0
OBJECTIVE
This specification defines the performance, test, quality and reliability of a family of modular telephone
connectors.
2.0
SCOPE
This specification defines requirements for Receptacles of Modular Telephone connectors intended for use
in private and public network installations and equipment. The receptacles specified herein can comprise
single or multiport configurations (Gang Jacks), shielded and unshielded designs, filtered and unfiltered.
Receptacles supplied according to this specification can be classified as category 3, 4 and 5 assemblies.
This specification also covers the Modular Jacks and Gang Jacks that do not require category
classification. The mating plug is described in this specification only to the extent necessary to define
performance of the mated connector parts: to this extent the quality of a mating plug shall conform to this
document.
3.0
GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
Objective
Scope
General
Applicable Documents
Requirements
5.1
5.2
Qualification
Materials
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
5.3
5.4
Finish
Design and Construction
5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3
5.5
Dielectric Distances
Contact Spring Alignment
Workmanship
Housing
Contact Materials
Shield Materials
Filter Inductor Material
Mating Plugs
5.5.1
5.5.2
5.5.3
Surface Finish and Lubrication
Plating Finish
Plug Configuration
Copyright 2001 FCI USA, INC.
Form E-3334
02/12/01
GS-01-001