Cable management is effectively solved with Molex’s FlexiBend MPO/MTP flexible-boot cable assemblies, which offer tight bend radii and custom cable exit paths in rack-to-rack applications. Molex Incorporated introduced FlexiBend MPO/MTP flexible-boot cable assemblies designed to optimize cable routing and support low-profile installations where cabinet doors or front panels might interfere with traditional straight-style bend-limiting boots. These opticalRead More

There are a number of factors to consider when deciding between custom or off-the-shelf medical connectors, and the pros and cons of each might surprise you. When designing a new medical device, one of the decisions manufacturers face is choosing a connector and mating receptacle. For some applications, a standard (or off-the-shelf) connector is a viableRead More

The Molex vertical DuraClik for automotive on-board instrumentation is a range of 2.00mm pitch wire-to-board connectors available in two- to 12-circuit sizes. Molex Incorporated has released a vertical configuration version of its DuraClik 2.00mm pitch wire-to-board connectors. The new vertical DuraClik connector is designed for on-board automotive instrumentation, including steering wheels, shift levers, wiper/blinker levers,Read More

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