What Does This Article Cover?
Industrial automation increasingly relies on Ethernet for control data, machine status, images and production information.
PLCs, industrial computers, robots, machine vision systems, motion controllers and industrial switches may use different physical Ethernet interfaces, particularly where equipment space is limited.
PCM-HD-0116 provides:
IX40G-B-10S-CV B-Type → CAT6A SFTP Cable → RJ45 8P8C
This guide explains the cable architecture, shielding, differential-pair transmission, connector compatibility and industrial selection considerations.
Quick Product Introduction
PCM-HD-0116 uses:
IX40G-B-10S-CV B-Type Plug → 2m CAT6A SFTP Cable → RJ45 8P8C Plug
The cable construction is:
26AWG × 4P + AL/MYLAR × 4P + Drain + Braid + Paper
with a green TPU jacket and approximately 6.5 ± 0.2 mm outside diameter.
| Product Name | CAToA IX B-Type to RJ45 Industrial Ethernet Cable |
| Premier Cable P/N | PCM-HD-0116 |
| Connector A | IX40G-B-10S-CV B-Type Male |
| Connector B | RJ45 8P8C Male |
| Cable Length | 2000 + 30 mm |
| Cable Category | CAT6A |
| Cable Structure | SFTP |
| Conductor | 26AWG x 4P |
| Cable OD | 6.5 + 0.2 mm |
Compatibility Statement
PCM-HD-0116 uses an IX B-Type connector and RJ45 8P8C plug, but mechanical mating alone does not guarantee network interoperability.
Verify the exact IX connector version, coding, pin assignment, RJ45 mapping, Ethernet standard, shielding scheme and equipment port requirements before installation
Technical Compatibility Notice.
PCM-HD-0116 is a passive differential-signal interconnect cable.
It does not convert protocols, increase Ethernet speed, amplify data signals or act as a network switch or media converter.
Also:
CAT6A cable construction does not automatically guarantee CAT6A performance for every complete installed link.
Final performance depends on connector termination, pair mapping, equipment interfaces, shielding and system-level validation.
Basic Product Knowledge
What Is a CAT6A IX B-Type to RJ45 Industrial Ethernet Cable ?
A CAT6A IX B-Type to RJ45 cable provides a physical Ethernet connection between equipment using an IX industrial interface and equipment using a conventional RJ45 port.
It maintains the required differential signal paths according to the specified pin mapping.
What Is an IX Industrial Interface ?
IX Industrial is a compact connector architecture used in industrial networking equipment.
PCM-HD-0116 uses an IX40G-B-10S-CV B-Type plug with gold-plated contacts and a nickel-plated metal housing.
IX defines the physical connector interface; it does not by itself define a separate Ethernet protocol.
Pain Points and Product Value
Challenge 1:
Different Connector Types
Industrial equipment may use IX connectors while switches and computers still use RJ45.
PCM-HD-0116 provides the required physical interface between these two connector formats.
Challenge 2:
Limited Equipment Space
Compact industrial devices can benefit from the smaller IX interface while maintaining connectivity to conventional RJ45 networking equipment.
Challenge 3:
High-Speed Links Are Sensitive to Termination
High-speed Ethernet requires more than electrical continuity.
Pair mapping, twist geometry, impedance, insertion loss, return loss, crosstalk and shield continuity all affect the final link.
Product Value
PCM-HD-0116 combines a compact IX industrial interface with RJ45 compatibility and a multi-layer shielded CAT6A cable structure.
The design supports reliable physical Ethernet interconnection in industrial automation environments.
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PCM-HD-0116 uses an IX40G-B-10S-CV B-Type industrial plug, 2m CAT6A SFTP cable and a shielded RJ45 8P8C plug.
Its 26AWG four-pair structure, foil-plus-braid shielding and TPU jacket make it suitable for industrial Ethernet equipment integration.
Applications:
Suitable for:
- PLC industrial control;
- Industrial robots;
- Machine vision;
- Industrial computers;
- Industrial switches.
- Automated production line;
Products Display
IX B-Type to RJ45 vs. Standard RJ45 Cable
| Item | PCM-HD-0116 IX B to RJ45 | Standard CAT6A RJ45 to RJ45 | |
| Connector A | IX B-Type | RJ45 | |
| Connector B | RJ45 | RJ45 | |
| Industrial IX Device Support | Yes | No | |
| Cable | CAT6A SFTP | Depending on model | |
| Wire Gauge | 26AWG x 4P | Depending on model | |
| Pair Foil | Yes | Depending on model | |
| Overall Braid | Yes | Depending on model | |
| Industrial Equipment Integration | More suitable for IXdevices | More suitable for dual RJ45devices |
How to Select the Right Industrial Ethernet Cable ?
Verify the Physical Interface
Verify whether the device requires IX B-Type rather than another IX coding before ordering.
Verify the Pin Assignment
Correct pin mapping is essential.
Mechanical connector compatibility does not guarantee that the IX and RJ45 signal pairs are electrically mapped correctly.
Confirm the Required Data Rate
Required Ethernet speed should be evaluated at the complete-channel level rather than from the cable category alone.
High-speed projects should include appropriate signal and channel validation.
Determine Whether Shielding Is Required
Shielded cables are particularly valuable where Ethernet wiring runs near drives, motors, switching power supplies or other EMI sources.
Customization Capabilities
IX Connector and Coding Customization
Different IX connector models, codings, genders and cable-exit configurations can be evaluated for OEM equipment.
Custom Pin Mapping
IX-to-RJ45 pin mapping can be customized from the customer's equipment schematic or interface definition.
Cable Length Customization
Custom lengths can be manufactured for control cabinets, robots, vision systems and equipment integration.
CAT6A Cable Construction Customization
Wire gauge, shielding, diameter and flexibility can be customized for specific industrial applications.
Jacket Material and Color Customization
Jacket material, color and printing can be customized for OEM requirements, subject to the required environmental specifications.
Shielding Customization
Foil, braid, drain wire and connector-shell termination can be customized for specific EMC requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
01.What Does IX B-Type Mean ?
The B-Type designation identifies the connector's mechanical coding.
When selecting an IX cable, the exact coding should be verified rather than assuming all IX connectors are interchangeable.
02.What Is CAT6A ?
CAT6A cabling is designed for demanding balanced Ethernet transmission with tighter control of signal integrity, crosstalk and high-frequency performance.
PCM-HD-0116 uses CAT6A SFTP cable construction, but complete channel performance should still be validated for the target system.
03.Why Does Ethernet Use Twisted Pairs ?
Twisted differential pairs help maintain balanced transmission and reduce sensitivity to external electromagnetic noise.
However, four twisted pairs alone do not guarantee CAT6A-level performance; geometry, impedance, termination and shielding also matter.
04.What Is SFTP Shielding ?
PCM-HD-0116 uses individual foil shielding around the pairs together with an overall braid and drain wire.
This multi-layer shielding architecture is useful in industrial environments containing motors, drives, switching power supplies and other EMI sources.
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