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R&M, the globally active Swiss developer and provider of high-end infrastructure solutions for data and communications networks, is industrializing its Single Pair Ethernet portfolio. Due to demand, R&M is now providing the SPE cabling range in a catalog. «The new transmission technology Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) is leaving the trying out and familiarization phase. The market is showing enormous interest in the wide-ranging use of SPE, including in building automation. That’s why we decided to make our SPE product line commercially available with immediate effect,» says Matthias Gerber, R&M Market Manager LAN Cabling.
The range includes connectors, sockets, patch cords and installation cables compliant with the IEC 63171-1 standard. This SPE connection technology is recommended for building cabling by various standardization bodies (IEEE, ISO/IEC, TIA). The products can be combined with existing R&Mfreenet outlets and 19″ panels for local data networks.
Shielded SPE socket for printed circuit boards
In addition, R&M is the first manufacturer to release a Single Pair Ethernet socket for printed circuit boards (PCB) in accordance with IEC 63171-1. Device manufacturers can use this solder socket to create a pluggable SPE connection to the printed circuit board. R&M provides the necessary dimensional drawings for the Design-In.
«A continuous, standard connection technology is thus created between the devices (sensors, actuators or switches) and SPE-based building networks. The Internet of Things and the digitalization of building automation can be implemented even more easily. This is a major step towards Plug & Play and ALL-IP networks,» explains Matthias Gerber. The R&M SPE portfolio also supports the power supply of the terminal equipment via a single wire pair: Power over Dataline (PoDL).
SPE expands local data networks
Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) expands the concept of structured cabling systems and helps to prevent bottlenecks at critical points. Only one twisted pair of wires is required for signal and data transmission. As a result, the cables are thinner and the sockets and connectors are smaller than conventional RJ45 connectors.
This is why SPE enables a higher connection density in devices, distributors and outlets. It takes up only a small amount of space in cable ducts and reduces the potential fire load. SPE supports bandwidths of up to 1,000 Mbit/s, at distances of up to 40 m and transmission distances of up to 1,000 m for 10 Mbit/s. This makes SPE a key technology for Ethernet/IP-aided digitalization in building automation.
