Panduit CJ5E88TGWH Mini-Com Category 5e RJ45 Jack Module
The Panduit CJ5E88TGWH is a TG-style Category 5e UTP jack module engineered for structured cabling systems in commercial installations. Designed to terminate 4-pair 22-26 AWG twisted pair cable, this white Mini-Com module delivers verified performance for Gigabit Ethernet and Power over Ethernet applications up to 802.3bt Type 4. Factory continuity testing and 50-microinch gold-plated contacts ensure reliable connectivity across the module's 2,500-cycle lifespan, making it a dependable component for access control panels, IP camera drops, and wireless access point installations where both data and power run over a single cable.
Key Features
- Category 5e performance exceeding ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and ISO 11801 channel requirements
- TG-style termination for 22-26 AWG solid or stranded 4-pair cable
- 50-microinch gold contact plating for low insertion loss and corrosion resistance
- Full PoE support including 802.3af, 802.3at, and 802.3bt Type 3/4 (up to 100W)
- 2,500 mating cycles rated per IEC 60603-7
- Factory-tested for wiremap continuity before shipping
- UL 1863 and UL 2043 plenum-rated approval
- Universal compatibility with Mini-Com faceplates, surface boxes, and patch panels
- White housing for clean integration in office and retail environments
- RoHS compliant construction
Panduit's TG-style termination in the CJ5E88TGWH uses a tool-free punch-down design that seats conductors with finger pressure alone—no impact tool required for small runs or service calls. The module's IDC contacts are staggered to maintain pair geometry through the termination point, preserving the twist that keeps crosstalk below Category 5e thresholds even when cables enter from tight-radius pathways. Each contact is plated with 50 microinches of gold over nickel, a specification that matters in environments where jacks see frequent plug/unplug cycles or where copper oxidation from humidity could degrade signal integrity over time. Factory continuity testing catches open circuits and crossed pairs before the module ships, eliminating the most common field failures that waste time during punchdown and certification.
The Mini-Com form factor fits Panduit's modular faceplate and patch panel ecosystem, which shares a common 0.62-inch width across all insert types—copper, fiber, A/V, and blank. This dimensional consistency allows you to populate a 6-port faceplate with a mix of RJ45 data jacks, LC fiber adapters, and HDMI couplers without adapter plates or oversized boxes. For retrofit work, Mini-Com inserts snap into existing Panduit faceplates without rewiring the backbox, and the modules are keyed to prevent upside-down insertion. The white housing on the CJ5E88TGWH matches standard office faceplate colors and blends into painted drywall or trim, reducing the visual footprint in lobbies, conference rooms, and executive offices where visible cable infrastructure draws complaints.
Compliance with ANSI/TIA-568.2-D, ISO 11801, and IEC 60603-7 ensures this module will pass certification tests for Category 5e channels when installed with compliant cable and patch cords. The module's PoE ratings—802.3af (15.4W), 802.3at (30W), and 802.3bt Type 3 (60W) and Type 4 (100W)—cover the full range of powered devices you'll encounter in security and building-automation projects: IP cameras, card readers, LED lighting controllers, and Wi-Fi 6E access points. UL 2043 plenum approval allows installation in air-handling spaces without conduit, simplifying above-ceiling runs in commercial tenant improvements. For integrators managing recurring maintenance contracts, the 2,500-cycle durability spec translates to roughly five years of weekly plug changes before contact wear becomes a concern, and the gold plating extends that window in coastal or high-humidity climates where bare copper would corrode. The CJ5E88TGWH gives you a field-proven termination point for any Gigabit Ethernet link that needs to deliver both data and up to 100 watts of power over a single Cat 5e cable.
