Yes RJ12 and RJ11 are compatible. Just the pin number difference. http://www.zytrax.com/tech/layer_1/cables/cables_jacks.htm John --- Vitaliy wrote: > Anon wrote: > > Can any of you recommend a specific component for > the 6-pin RJ12 jack that > > connects to the PIC ICD2 debugger (manufacturer & > part#). I need a PCB > > mounted one (through hole or SMD). There seems to > be many options: > > positions, contacts loaded, contacts per port, # > of ports. I am not sure > > if "modular jack" refers to RJ-11 or RJ-12. I know > the ICD requires an > > RJ-12. Thanks > > > Bob Axtell wrote: > > Yep. AMP/Tyco makes a quality mate > (AMP#5555163-1), Digikey # A31420-ND. > > They have a slightly faded PDF of the footprint, > too at DK. > > It looks like that particular connector is out of > stock. I used the AMP's > 555165-1, which Digikey has 7161 of. It's the same > connector found in > Eagle's con-amp.lbr. > > AFAIK, the difference b/w an RJ-11 and RJ-12 is the > footprint. RJ-11 can > have a maximum of four contacts, and RJ-12 can have > six. Mechanically, they > seem to be identical (you can plug an RJ-11 into an > RJ-12). Perhaps someone > knows for sure? > > Best regards, > > Vitaliy > > > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist