TERA connector by Siemon is a Cat8 non-RJ45-compatible connector supporting 2000 MHz bandwidth for 40 Gbps over copper up to 30m. The unique housing prevents mating with lower-category cables.
| Pin | Name | Function | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TX+ | Transmit positive | BUS |
| 2 | TX- | Transmit negative | BUS |
| 3 | RX+ | Receive positive | BUS |
| 4 | Pair 3+ | Third pair positive | BUS |
| 5 | Pair 3- | Third pair negative | BUS |
| 6 | RX- | Receive negative | BUS |
| 7 | Pair 4+ | Fourth pair positive | BUS |
| 8 | Pair 4- | Fourth pair negative | BUS |