FCI is expanding its modular jack product line with the RJ45 1 stack,eight-port shield connector with LED. Designed for GPON (Gigabit passive optical network) systems, the modular jack can be used for broadband switches, hubs, routers, servers and telecommunication applications. With the modular jack installed, the device can offer a bandwidth-efficient protocol for data-centric services. GPON provides enhanced bandwidth, 2.5Gbit/s downstream and 1.25Gbit/s upstream, over a single strand of glass. The modular jack could be designed into systems employing GPON 2U or 1U multiple dwelling unit rack for customer line cards I/O. The device is available in a dip modular jack. It provides low profile, enhanced durability rated at 1000 cycles, and operating temperatures from 0 to 70ºC. Designed to GS-22-008 and UL94V-0 specifications and RoHS-compliant, the modular jacks employ a shield shell for EMI protection. The RJ45 connectors are supplied with plating options including G/F, 6-, 15-, 30- and 50µinch gold plating and feature optional LED colours. According to the company, modulation allows wide communication bandwidth with minimal noise, resulting in high speed and accuracy with long life providing signal identification.