The **A-MCSSP-80200-R** is a specific type of networking cable, typically categorized as a **Modular Coiled Patch Cord**. This part is commonly manufactured by companies like **Assmann WSW Components** and is used in telecommunications and data networking environments. --- ### 1. Key Technical Specifications Below are the primary electronic and physical characteristics of this component: | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Part Number** | A-MCSSP-80200-R | | **Connector Type** | RJ45 (8P8C) to RJ45 (8P8C) | | **Cable Type** | Coiled (Retractable) | | **Shielding** | S/FTP (Shielded Foiled Twisted Pair) | | **Length (Extended)** | 2.0 Meters (Approx. 6.5 feet) | | **Category** | Cat5e (Typically) | | **Contact Plating** | Gold Plated | | **Color** | Black / Grey (Standard industrial) | --- ### 2. Breakdown of the Part Number Components Understanding the naming convention helps identify its electronic properties: * **A-MCSSP**: Refers to the series (Assmann - Modular Coiled Shielded Shielded Patch). * **80**: Denotes the 8-position, 8-contact (8P8C) standard used for Ethernet/Data. * **200**: Indicates the maximum extended length (200 cm / 2.0m). * **R**: Generally stands for RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliance. --- ### 3. Electronic Design Features #### A. Shielding (S/FTP) The "S/FTP" designation means that each individual pair of wires is wrapped in foil, and the entire bundle is covered by an overall braid screen. * **Benefit:** Provides maximum protection against Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). This is critical in industrial settings where high-voltage machinery is present. #### B. Coiled Geometry The cable is wound in a spiral "telephone style" coil. * **Signal Integrity:** Because the cable is coiled, the internal copper conductors must be highly flexible (stranded wire) to prevent internal breaks during repeated stretching and retracting. #### C. Gold Plated Contacts The RJ45 connectors feature gold plating on the contact pins. * **Benefit:** Gold does not oxidize, ensuring a low-resistance electronic connection over a long lifespan, even in humid environments. --- ### 4. Common Applications * **Point-of-Sale (POS):** Connecting hand-held scanners to registers. * **Medical Equipment:** Mobile diagnostic carts where cables need to stretch and retract without tangling. * **Server Racks:** Temporary connections for technicians needing mobility within a data center.