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

Molex IC Apps Deliver Industrial Communications Product Support at a Touch Molex recently launched a mobile Industrial Communications (IC) application (app) that gives iPhone, iPad, and iPod device users ready access to Molex products and support for industrial automation projects. The Molex IC App will be showcased at the Molex booth at the Rockwell AutomationRead More

Molex Experiences Strong Growth In Medical Business Molex announced that in fiscal year 2013 it experienced double-digit growth in its global medical business. The company attributes this to an expanded product portfolio and customer base. Molex continues to deliver pioneering interconnect solutions to medical original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe, providing them with solutionsRead More

Molex Invests in Vasa Applied Technologies to Expand Medical Capabilities Molex has signed definitive agreements as a strategic partner and investor in Vasa Applied Technologies Ltd., based in Or Yehuda, Israel. Vasa is a start-up that has developed an innovative, patent-pending technology that allows accurate measurements of fluid flow rates and initial designs will beRead More

September 2013 – Molex’s hybrid system meets increasing terminal requirements for expanding in-vehicle functionality.

Molex Finalizes Purchase of FCT Electronics Group Molex wrapped up the purchase of FCT Electronics Group, the German custom mixed-layout connectors and cable assemblies specialist. The deal, agreed to in August for an undisclosed price, boosts Molex presence in the medical electronics, industrial, telecommunications, and aerospace sectors globally. For its part, Munich-based FCT Electronics GroupRead More

September 2013 – Molex announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Koch Industries for $38.50 per share in cash.