Molex Incorporated has introduced the next-generation HSAutoLink II interconnect system for linking multiple high-speed media protocols in automotive electronics. The HSAutoLink II system is designed for in-vehicle infotainment, telematic devices, radio and navigation systems, in addition to intelligent assistant systems and cameras for parking, lane departure, pedestrian warning, night vision, and other collision avoidance vision systems.

Today’s digital-savy drivers are accustomed to 24/7 connectivity to the internet and 24/7 communication with colleagues, employers, family, and social networks. Whether shopping economy or luxury class vehicles, they want the total driving package price, safety, performance, reliability, comfort and the ‘Wow’ factor. Enhanced driver and passenger features can help build automotive brand identity and differentiate a manufacturer’s offering...

Molex has announced high density iPass+ zHD vertical connectors for midplane or other non-edge-board applications. The new iPass+ zHD vertical connector system provides a 0.75mm pitch vertical connector that meets requirements of SAS-3 and projected SAS-4 bandwidths.

Molex introduces its SpeedStack Mezzanine Connector System, a high-density, low-profile solution that supports data rates of up to 40 Gbps per differential pair. The system is ideal for OEMs that contend with limited PCB real estate in a variety of industries including telecommunications, networking, military, medical electronics and consumer technology.

Molex Incorporated has received the Flextronics 2012 Mechanical Regional Supplier of the Year award. This significant award recognises Molex for its outstanding contributions and performance in quality, technology, overall service and support. Molex was the exclusive connector supplier receiving this award at the inaugural regional supplier event presented by Flextronics in Shenzhen, China.

Polymicro Technologies, a subsidiary of Molex Incorporated, has successfully developed a broad spectrum optical fibre with a low -OH pure silica core that demonstrates significantly reduced content of UV defects and other UV absorption centres. Polymicro’s proprietary FBPI fibre takes advantage of the benefits and mitigates the limitations of standard optical fibres. Featuring improved transmission properties over a much wider spectral rang...

Molex introduces the EXTreme EnergetiC High-Current Connector System. Complementing Molex’s extensive family of EXTreme interconnect and power supply products the EXTreme EnergetiC High-Current Connector System is designed to provide high-end datacom OEMs and power supply manufacturers with an advanced solution for applications requiring up to 100.0A per bay.

Molex has announced new customised capacitive fluid-level sensors, a low-cost measuring solution with disposable sensors and reusable electronic circuitry. Designed for measuring fluid or granular material in non-metallic containers, the patent pending sensor electrode design and configurable software provide higher accuracy with lower hardware cost and easier installation.

Temp-Flex, a Molex subsidiary, will showcase its MediSpec micro extrusion primary wires at the Molex booth 1983 at MD&M West, February 12-14, Anaheim Convention Center, CA. Designed to meet tight tolerance requirements for invasive and implantable applications in the medical industry, Temp-Flex MediSpec micro extrusion primary wires deliver optimal reliability down to 52 AWG in a wide range of biocompatible conductor materials.

Molex Incorporated has augmented its CPU solutions with the launch of an Intel-approved LGA 2011-0 CPU socket for the Intel Core i7 series of 32nm-Sandy Bridge-E microprocessors. Designed to handle 130W Thermal Design Power (TDP†), the LGA 2011-0 socket replaces the LGA 1366 CPU socket, which was used with the Intel Core i7-930, i7-950, i7-960, i7-980 and i7-990X processors.

Molex introduces its MediSpec High-Density Micro-Ribbon Cables which replace individual primary wires and flexible circuits with ribbonized parallel wires bonded together using fluoropolymer technology into an organized, dense package for ease-of-routing and electrical length matching. Developed at the Molex Temp-Flex facility, the innovative technology, which will be showcased at MD&M West, February 12-14, Anaheim Convention Center, CA, Molex bo...

Molex continues to tap into world-class interconnect expertise to develop solutions for next-generation healthcare devices. Molex, along with subsidiaries Affinity Medical Technologies LLC, Temp-Flex LLC and Polymicro Technologies, will showcase a multitude of products that enable medical device manufacturers to deliver more robust capabilities in increasingly smaller design footprints. These interconnect products will be on display at MD&M West,...

Molex announces the PDJack connector, its next-generation PoE Plus single-port integrated controller Power Device jack. Integrating all necessary Power Device controller circuitry and Ethernet connectivity, the Molex PDJack connector is a complete off-the-shelf PoE Plus Power Device solution.

Molex Incorporated recently expanded support to data and telecommunications networking customers with the addition of Quick-Turn Line (QTL) Cable Assemblies, providing rapid order processing and shipping on custom length optical cable assemblies. The QTL assemblies will shorten lead times for customers requiring small to medium sized orders of Molex optical cable assemblies.

Molex introduces its SpeedStack Mezzanine Connector System, a high-density, low-profile solution that supports data rates of up to 40 Gbps per differential pair. The system is ideal for OEMs that contend with limited PCB real estate in a variety of industries including telecommunications, networking, military, medical electronics and consumer technology.

Molex Incorporated introduces high density iPass+ zHD vertical connectors for midplane or other non-edge-board applications. The new iPass+ zHD vertical connector system provides a 0.75mm pitch vertical connector that meets requirements of SAS-3 and projected SAS-4 bandwidths. Available in multiple configurations (1-by-1, 1-by-2, 1-by-4), versatile press-fit iPass+ zHD connectors accommodate a range of high density data and networking application...

Molex introduces the Brad M12 Power Connector System to meet the demand for higher power consumption requirements of control, sensing and actuators in automation control systems while maintaining a small compact footprint. Submitted for IEC and ANSI/EIA acceptance, Molex aims to establish an open-industry connector standard to increase adoption among a wide array of platforms and manufacturers.

Molex has launched a German-language version of its website, providing customers in German speaking countries such as Germany, Austria and Switzerland with access to valuable product information, news and technical resources. It also allows users to search for and order parts in German, which simplifies the process and reduces errors due to translation issues.

Ideal for OEM light-fixture manufacturers, Molex LED Array Holders simplify the installation process for next-generation, energy-efficient Citizen CLL010 through CLL050 arrays and reduce installation time with compression contacts that eliminate hand soldering.

Molex introduces a new firmware release of the SST Ethernet communication module. The firmware update supports the Siemens Industrial Ethernet protocol to connect ControlLogix PLCs to Siemens SIMATIC controllers (S5, S7-1200, S7-200, S7-300 and S7-400), SIMOTION motion controllers, RFID and barcode readers, SINAMICS variable frequency drives and SINUMERIK CNC systems.