The M12 12Pin Male Solder Type Connector for Cable (A Type) is part of the M12 Series range and is supplied in stock from our factory in Dongguan. X-coded M12 carries 10 Gbit/s Ethernet in the same rugged shell that has been used for sensors for decades. This PCB-mount male version puts Cat.6A performance directly on the board, removing a cable run and a failure point. This M12 connector is supplied in stock with a documented test report.
Contact layout of this M12 12Pin Male Solder Type Connector for Cable (A Type) — specifying the right M12 connector
Every unit is inspected before dispatch and ships with a test report, so incoming inspection becomes a document check rather than a re-test. Material compliance is documented against RoHS and REACH.
Key features
- 10 Gbit/s Cat.6A performance
- X-coding isolates high-speed pairs from adjacent A-coded ports
- PCB mount with shielded housing
- IP67 sealing at the panel
Technical specifications
| Positions | 8 |
|---|---|
| Coding | X-coded |
| Gender | Male |
| Performance | Cat.6A, 10 Gbit/s |
| Protection | IP67 |
| Mounting | PCB |
| Part number | M12-08X-M-PCB |
| Minimum order | 1 pc |
| Compliance | RoHS and REACH compliant materials |
Typical applications
Industrial cameras, machine-vision controllers and rugged edge computing.
Ordering information
- Minimum order quantity: 1 pc
- Availability: In stock
- Lead time: Ships within 24 hours
- Sample service: samples for engineering validation are dispatched within 24 hours on stock items.
- Trade terms: FOB, EXW, CIF and DDP are all supported.
Custom configurations are available on request — alternative lengths, pin-outs, shielding arrangements and overmoulding can all be engineered to your drawing. Send the specification to King@KinKuo.com and our engineering team will confirm feasibility and pricing.
Quality assurance
Coding, sealing and field assembly
M8, M12, M16 and M23 connectors brought a level of ruggedness to factory networking that consumer-style connectors could not match. The coding system is central to that: it makes an incorrect connection physically impossible rather than merely unlikely.
- Confirm the coding before ordering — A, B, D and X coded parts share a thread but are not interchangeable.
- Field-wireable versions let maintenance teams terminate on site with standard tools, which matters when a moulded lead would mean waiting for a delivery.
- Check the cable entry diameter and conductor cross-section range for field-wireable parts against the cable you intend to use.
- Tighten to the specified torque. Over-tightening deforms the sealing face; under-tightening allows water ingress.
- Use protective caps on unused ports. Open M12 ports are a common route for moisture and debris.
Common questions
How do I identify which coding an existing port uses?
Send us a photograph of the port face. The keyway pattern and contact arrangement identify the coding unambiguously, and we will confirm the matching connector.
Is IP67 maintained after field termination?
IP67 is achieved when the connector is correctly assembled with the specified cable diameter and tightened to torque. It is not maintained by the connector alone.
Understanding the specification
The figures in the table above are not independent of one another. Read together they describe how this M12 12Pin Male Solder Type Connector for Cable will behave in service, and where the practical limits sit once it is installed in equipment rather than tested on a bench.
- Positions (8): Position count sets how many independent circuits the interface carries. Higher counts raise contact density, which makes correct insertion alignment and contact retention more critical than on a low-count connector.
- Coding (X-coded):
- Gender (Male): Gender is determined by the mating half already fixed in your design. Male contacts are more exposed and therefore need greater care during handling and storage.
- Performance (Cat.6A, 10 Gbit/s): Performance figures are stated for a defined channel. Real-world results depend on the cable assembly and the termination quality as much as on the connector itself.
- Protection (IP67):
- Mounting (PCB): Mounting style determines how mechanical load reaches the solder joints. Board-mounted parts should use board locks or locating posts so that cable pull is not carried by the solder.
Selecting an M-series connector
Coding is the first decision and the one most often taken for granted. A, B, D and X coded connectors share a thread but are not interchangeable, and the keying exists precisely to make an incorrect connection physically impossible rather than merely unlikely.
Match the coding to the protocol: A-coded for sensors and discrete signals, D-coded for 100 Mbit/s Industrial Ethernet, X-coded where 10 Gbit/s is required. Using an A-coded connector for Ethernet is a common field error that produces intermittent link faults rather than an obvious failure.
Sealing is the second decision. IP67 is achieved when the connector is correctly assembled with the specified cable diameter and tightened to the specified torque; it is not a property of the connector in isolation. Field-wireable versions give maintenance teams the ability to terminate on site, but only if the cable entry range is respected.
Finally, consider protection of unused ports. Open M12 ports are a routine entry route for moisture and debris, and blanking caps are inexpensive compared with the downtime a corroded contact set causes.
Packaging, delivery and documentation
This item is in stock with a minimum order quantity of 1 pc and a stated lead time of ships within 24 hours. Orders ship on FOB, EXW, CIF or DDP terms as agreed at order confirmation, with real-time tracking provided once the shipment is booked.
Packaging is specified to survive international freight rather than to minimise volume. Connectors are supplied in anti-static packaging with pin protection where the contact geometry requires it; cable assemblies are coiled to a radius that respects the flex specification and secured so the assembly cannot move in transit. Both ends are labelled on multi-channel assemblies so a field replacement cannot be mis-wired.
Every shipment is accompanied by a test report covering continuity, dielectric strength, insulation resistance and any application-specific measurement performed. Where your quality system requires material declarations, batch traceability or joint sampling and sealing, confirm the requirement at the enquiry stage and we will build it into the order rather than adding it after production.
Further questions
Can I get a sample before committing to a production order?
Yes. Samples for engineering validation are dispatched within 24 hours for stocked items, and within the quoted production lead time for made-to-order assemblies. Every sample ships with its test report so that your validation is based on measured performance rather than on appearance.
What happens if the part does not fit the application?
Send us the mating half, a photograph or the equipment model and we will identify why. In most cases the answer is a different keying or coupling variant of the same family rather than a completely different product, and we would rather resolve it before you place a volume order than after.
Do you hold stock for repeat orders?
Stocked lines are held with safety quantity, and made-to-order tooling is retained so a repeat order does not repeat the tooling cost. For scheduled programmes we can agree a call-off arrangement that keeps material allocated against your forecast.
How this connector is manufactured and tested
Production starts with incoming material control. Housings, contacts, shells and plating are checked against specification on receipt, covering dimensional accuracy, plating thickness, insulator material and hardness, with material certificates retained against the batch.
Assembly then runs through inspection at every station rather than a single check at the end. Crimp height and pull force are verified where crimp termination is used; contact insertion and retention are confirmed; and the pin-out and keying are checked against the drawing before the part moves on. Because the process is controlled station by station, a drift is corrected inside the batch rather than discovered after several hundred assemblies are complete.
Electrical testing covers continuity and short checking, dielectric strength at the rated voltage, and insulation resistance at 500 V DC. Insertion and withdrawal force is measured against specification on sampled units, and where the application involves repeated mating — test fixtures in particular — we test to the customer's duty cycle rather than to a generic figure. A test report accompanies every shipment.
Where a part carries a custom pin-out or a non-standard shell configuration, a first-article inspection is performed and retained so that subsequent batches can be compared against a documented reference rather than against a drawing alone.
Warranty, returns and technical support
Connectors are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship that appear under normal use for a period of 30 days from delivery, or for the period stated on the order confirmation if different. Where a verified defect is found, we will at our option repair, replace or refund the affected goods. The warranty does not cover damage arising from incorrect insertion force, contamination at the mating face, use outside the published ratings, or unauthorised modification.
Returns require a return authorisation before shipment, and goods should be retained in their original condition pending inspection. Stocked items returned unused in original packaging may be accepted within 30 days subject to a restocking assessment; assemblies built to a customer drawing are not returnable unless defective.
Technical support is provided by the same engineers who handle the specification, not by a separate call centre. If a M12 12Pin Male Solder Type Connector for Cable behaves unexpectedly in service, send us the installation detail — cable length, routing, environment and the symptom pattern — and we will work through the likely causes with you. Enquiries are answered within two hours during business days, and on-site technical support can be arranged for programmes where that is more practical than remote diagnosis.
Ordering checklist
To quote accurately and avoid a second iteration, we need the part number or the original manufacturer reference, the quantity required for validation and for production, the required delivery date, and the destination country so that the correct Incoterm can be applied. Where the item is a replacement for an obsolete part, a photograph of the existing connector and the equipment model will usually let us confirm the equivalent without a sample.
If your quality system requires material declarations, batch traceability, joint sampling and sealing, or a first-article inspection report, state that at the enquiry stage. These can all be accommodated, but retrofitting them into a production schedule costs more time than building them in from the start.
Technical documents
The original drawings and datasheets for this part are available to download. They are the documents issued by the manufacturer and are the reference to quote against when confirming a specification or a cross-reference.
If you need a document that is not listed here — a material declaration, a test report for a specific batch, or a dimensioned drawing in a different format — send the request to King@KinKuo.com and we will confirm availability.
Why source this part from KINKUO
We manufacture rather than resell, which means the part you receive is built on our own calibrated equipment by the same team that engineers it. That removes the margin stacking of a trading chain and keeps lead times predictable. Established in 2010, we supply m series connectors to customers across South China, East China, Japan, Europe and North America.
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