The MATEnet connector system is designed for automotive data network architecture and is applicable for e.g. infotainment networks, on-board diagnostics, 360° camera systems, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The MATEnet connector system is suitable for automotive Ethernet for data transmission rate of 100 Mbit/s according to Open Alliance „IEEE 100BASE-T1 Definition for Communication Channel“ (IEEE 802.3bwTM) and 1 Gbit/s according Open Alliance „Channel and Components Requirements for 1000BASE-T1 Link Segment Type A“ (IEEE 802.3bpTM). The MATEnet connector system is, depending on the used components, compatible with Power over Data Line (PoDL), for all power classes according to IEEE Std 802.3bu™. Prerequisite is that the interface is designed according to IEC60664-1 and UL840 with respect to pollution degree, material properties, and creepage / clearance distances.