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This part of IEC 63171 covers shielded and unshielded free and fixed connectors for data transmission up to 600 MHz, with current-carrying capabilities. It specifies the common dimensions, mechanical, electrical and transmission characteristics and environmental requirements as well as test specifications respectively. The form factor of these connectors is smaller than a quarter of a connector of the IEC 60603-7 series (RJ45) and allows to use them for cable sharing with already installed structured cabling. NOTE - The overall performance of the transmission channel in such case has to be evaluated. Additionally, it is possible to integrate the connector into a circular connector for sealed applications with M12 screw locking as described in IEC 61076-2-101 or with M8 screw locking as described in IEC 61076-2-104. NOTE - Such connectors are described in IEC 63171-5. The shielded and unshielded connectors are interoperable for their internal transmission performance and can be exchanged. The shielded version has improved EMC and coupling properties.