TERA

This article is about the connector. For the video game, see TERA (video game). For other uses, see Tera.

TERA is a shielded twisted pair connector for use with Category 7 twisted-pair data cables, developed by The Siemon Company and standardised in 2003 by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) with the reference IEC 61076–3–104. The 2006 revision of the standard extended the characterised performance up to 1000 MHz.^[1] The connector has a different footprint from the more common 8P8C connector.

TERA connector

TERA connector allows splitting the link through different patch cords with one, two, and four pairs.

TERA is also a useful interface for broadcast communications technology (BCT). This connector allows for cable sharing, permitting users to integrate video, voice and data services over a single cabling link.^[2]

See also

• GG45 or ARJ45, a connector for high-speed Category 7 cable

References

1. "International standard IEC 61076-3-104:2006 Connectors for electronic equipment – Part 3-104: Rectangular connectors – Detail specification for 8-way, shielded free and fixed connectors for data transmissions with frequencies up to 1000 MHz". standard. International Electrotechnical Commission. July 2006. "preview" (PDF). (183 KB)
2. "Siemon TERA Category 7/7A class F network cabling". July 2015.

External links

• "Siemon's TERA Connector Recognized For Use In ISO/IEC Home Cabling Broadcast Communications Applications". press release. Siemon. September 14, 2004. Retrieved May 9, 2011.