The Nagoya, Japan-headquartered CC-Link Partner organization has announced that it has added ix Industrial® Gbit Ethernet Interface Type A (compliant with IEC 61076-3-124) to its list of recommended standards for CC-Link IE TSN Network Communication Specifications. ix Industrial® is widely recognized as an effective complement to existing RJ45 and M12X coding solutions, as well as a reliable solution for the industrial sector. Harting ix Industrial® products provide additional functionality for demanding application scenarios.

In March 2023, CC-Link partner organizations released a revised CC-Link IE TSN specification. In addition to the common RJ45 and M12X coding solutions, the ix Industrial® Type A interface (a 10-pin rectangular connector that meets IEC 61076-3-124) has been specifically included. ix Industrial® interfaces comply with IEC 61076-3-124 and support Ethernet transfer rates of up to 10 Gbit/s.

Connector specification

Rj45 connector (1 Gbps) : Shielded RJ45 connectors that comply with ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B are recommended.
Rj45 Connector (100 Mbps) : A shielded RJ45 connector that complies with ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B is recommended.
M12 connector (1 Gbps) : X-Coding 8-pin connector according to IEC61076-2-109 standard is recommended.
M12 connector (100 Mbps) : D-Coding 4-pin connector or X-Coding 8-pin connector according to IEC61076-2-109 standard is recommended.
10-pin rectangular connector (1 Gbps/100 Mbps) : Type A 10-pin connector according to IEC 61076-3-124 is recommended.
Source: CC-Link IE TSN Specification (Overview)

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CC-Link users now have a third industrial Ethernet interface option for twisted pair. ix Industrial® offers a significant increase in reliability, with a 70% reduction in the size of the device jack compared to the RJ45 solution, which opens up a wide range of possibilities for device miniaturization.
The ix Industrial® interface has been incorporated into the specifications of GigE Vision and PROFINET and is receiving high attention from CC-Link. As a result, ix Industrial® is becoming the accepted standard interface for industrial Ethernet.
In addition to standard sizes, Harting Technology Group offers connectors with push-pull functions, especially for compact arrangements with multiple adjacent interfaces. The new Mini PushPull Series ix Industrial® is not only well designed, but also has a surface that is water and dust resistant.
List of advantages

Comply with IEC 61076-3-124 standard
Super Class 6 transmission capability
360° shielding guarantees absolutely reliable transmission performance
PoE/PoE+ power supply is supported
Protection level IP20/IP65
No tool locking function
High durability
Optional model

Female interface: including right Angle vertical, pure vertical, right Angle horizontal options
Connectors: In-line and right Angle designs available (IDC, welded)
Cable assemblies are available in a variety of lengths and combinations
About CC-Link IE TSN

The CC-Link IE TSN specification was published by the CC-Link Partner Association in 2018, marking a new era in networking technology. This specification combines time-sensitive networking (TSN) technology with gigabit Ethernet bandwidth standards to further enhance the performance of CC-Link industrial Ethernet. To accommodate these advances, the specification also incorporates a compact industrial-grade connector.