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Integrated or Discrete RJ45 — What's Your Go-To Choice?

I've been researching RJ45 connector options for an industrial Ethernet design, and I'm curious what the community prefers:

  • Integrated RJ45 (with built-in magnetics): saves space, less EMI headache
  • Discrete RJ45 (separate transformer): more flexibility, potentially cheaper

Which do you use in your designs, and why?

I found this detailed comparison helpful:
https://voohuelectronic-ux.github.io/voohu-rj45-guide/resources/integrated-vs-discrete.html

Would love to hear your experiences.

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