Keystone Electronics 960 RJ45 Waterproof Modular Connector

Part Overview

The Keystone Electronics 960 is an RJ45 (8p8c) waterproof jack modular connector designed for panel mount and bulkhead applications. This connector provides IP68-rated ingress protection, making it suitable for environments requiring dust-tight and waterproof sealing. The part is currently listed as obsolete, necessitating identification of active substitute components that maintain functional and electrical compatibility for ongoing system support and new designs.

Substiute Parts

960

Keystone ElectronicsIn Stock: 1035960 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

985

Keystone ElectronicsIn Stock: 3690985 Datasheet

DirectRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the obsolete Keystone 960 is based on the following critical parameters that must remain consistent:

• Connector Type & Configuration: Jack, 8p8c (RJ45, Ethernet) with single port
• Mounting & Orientation: Panel mount/bulkhead installation, straight orientation
• Environmental Protection: IP68 ingress protection rating (dust tight, waterproof)
• Contact Properties: Phosphor bronze material with gold finish
• Housing Material: Thermoplastic construction
• Regulatory Compliance: ROHS3 and REACH compliance maintained

The Keystone 985 qualifies as a direct substitute because it maintains all critical electrical and mechanical parameters while offering active product status and improved availability.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The Keystone 985 is the appropriate substitute for the obsolete Keystone 960 based on the following factors:

Regulatory Compliance: Both components maintain ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status, ensuring continued compliance with environmental and hazardous substance regulations.

Product Availability: The 960 is obsolete with limited remaining inventory (959 pcs). The 985 is active with significantly higher stock availability (3641 pcs), providing supply chain continuity for production and maintenance applications.

Functional Equivalence: The 985 maintains all critical electrical and mechanical specifications including 8p8c RJ45 configuration, IP68 ingress protection, phosphor bronze contacts with gold finish, and thermoplastic housing. The addition of solder termination and through-hole mounting options in the 985 provides enhanced installation flexibility without compromising the core waterproof jack functionality.

Environmental Performance: Both components are rated for IP68 protection and MSL 1 (unlimited moisture sensitivity), confirming suitability for harsh and wet environments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the Keystone 985 directly replace the 960 in existing designs?

A: Yes. The 985 maintains all critical parameters including connector type, contact configuration, mounting type, orientation, ingress protection rating, contact materials, and regulatory compliance. The addition of solder termination and through-hole mounting in the 985 provides installation options not specified in the 960 documentation.

Q: What is the difference in mounting between the two parts?

A: The 960 specifies panel mount and bulkhead mounting. The 985 adds through-hole mounting capability while retaining panel mount and bulkhead options, providing greater installation flexibility.

Q: Are both parts suitable for waterproof applications?

A: Yes. Both the 960 and 985 are rated IP68 (dust tight, waterproof), making them suitable for sealed and submerged environments.

Q: What is the packaging difference?

A: The 960 packaging is not specified in available documentation. The 985 is supplied in bulk packaging, which is standard for active production components.

Q: Do both parts meet environmental compliance requirements?

A: Yes. Both components are ROHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected, meeting current environmental and hazardous substance regulations.

Q: Why is the 960 listed as obsolete?

A: The 960 has been superseded by the 985, which offers equivalent functionality with active production status and improved supply availability.