Overview

This is a basic Rj45 Breakout board in a DIP form factor for use with breadboards or protoboards. You can use it for RS485, ethernet, power delivery, or any application where two projects need to connect with a cable.

The included RJ45 jack is a high-quality, shielded model which both clips and solders to be board. The dual row header design makes the connection to a breadboard sturdy enough that you can plug and unplug cables easily. The best part is that the connector can hang off over the end of a breadboard, leaving more room for the rest of your project!

Details

The kit includes:

• Breakout board
• RJ45 jack
• 2x 4 position pin headers

Use Cases

We use these to prototype projects that use standard Cat5 patch cables to receive power and communcate. Using RS485 and twisted pair cable is a cheap way to build projects that can send data over long distances. Injecting power over the unused pairs in the cable keeps boards tidy and reduces the number of power supplies which are needed for the system.