At recent trade shows, interconnect suppliers spotlighted fiber optic innovations, as the connector industry forges ahead in optical technology. Just this month, Molex, TE, and US Conec all introduced new optical products that provide faster data rates, more versatility, and unlimited potential. Molex Technologies Support MXC Fiber Optic Interface Molex announced that its VersaBeam supports the new MXCRead More

Molex Mega-Fit power connectors deliver cutting-edge 23.0A in a 5.70mm pitch for virtually any general market application. Molex continues to build on its innovative family of power products with the Mega-Fit power connector. This wire-to-board, mid-range product line fills a significant power void in today’s interconnect marketplace by delivering 23.0A in a small 5.70mm footprint.Read More

Custom ruggedized backplane cable assemblies can be cabled to virtually any ruggedized input/output connector. Molex announced its Ruggedized Backplane Cable Assemblies, ideal for defense and aerospace contractors looking to deliver high-speed data transfer between commercial backplanes or servers to commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) connectors including Impact, Impel, VHDM, or full military-qualified interfaces. Customized backplane cables have goneRead More

The flexible silicone overmolding on Molex Affinity MediSpec cable assemblies protects the cable core from moisture ingress. The new Molex Affinity MediSpec silicone cable solutions will be showcased February 11-13, 2014, at the Molex booth (1746) at MD&M West in Anaheim, Calif. “We have extensive expertise in the design, development, and manufacturing of medical cables, connectors,Read More

Personal devices, access to content, data taxing infrastructure, advanced vehicle electronics, and hands-free technology are the things to know about the electronics industry right now. What are the most important drivers, developments, and things to know about the global electronics industry? Molex’s Brian Krause gave us an overview of what’s happening and what we shouldRead More

Compact-form-factor Molex zCD connector delivers data rates scalable up to 400Gb/s. Molex Incorporated has developed the compact zCD interconnect system to support next-generation applications in telecommunications, networking, and enterprise computing environments. The Molex zCD interconnect system will transmit 400Gb/s data rates (25 Gb/s over 16 lanes) with excellent signal integrity, electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection, andRead More

Molex’s next-generation High-Density (HD) Active Optical Cables (AOC) transport 12Gb/s signals in lengths to 100 meters Molex continues to expand its iPass Connector and Cable Assembly Solution with the introduction of its High-Density Active Optical Cables (AOCs), capable of delivering 48Gb/s data rates over four lanes of 12Gb/s with reaches of up to 100 meters.Read More

Woodhead rugged assemblies provide EMI/RFI protection for high-powered switching and harsh-duty applications Molex Incorporated’s Woodhead MAX-LOC Plus Shielded Cord-Grip Assemblies feature a nickel-plated aluminum housing and shielding ring for superior electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) protection. The assemblies enable Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and end-users to connect high-power electrical currents directly toRead More

January 21, 2014 Molex’s new Impact 100-Ohm backplane connector combines speed and density in a modular package designed for high-speed applications. The scalable Impact connector technology provides data rates up to 25 Gb/s with excellent signal density, up to 80 differential pairs per linear inch when using a six-pair configuration. “Our network customers continue toRead More

Koch Industries Completes Purchase Of Molex Koch Industries has completed its $7.2 billion acquisition of Molex. The acquisition was finalized through the merger of Koch Industries’ wholly owned subsidiary, Koch Connectors, with and into Molex. As a result of the merger, Molex is now an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries, retaining its nameRead More

Molex Next-Generation Active Optical Cables Molex continues to expand its iPass Connector and Cable Assembly Solution with the introduction of its High-Density (HD) Active Optical Cables (AOCs), capable of delivering 48Gb/s data rates over four lanes of 12Gb/s with reaches of up to 100 meters. The iPass HD AOCs complement the existing copper iPass+ HDRead More

Molex Products Provide Seamless Connectivity for Mission-Critical Aero and Defense Applications Molex brings a comprehensive array of products and solutions for the high-performance needs of the aerospace and defense industry to MILCOM 2013 this week. By combining speed with compact design and military-grade construction, Molex has developed products that can reliably stand up to theRead More