Molex Incorporated announces the addition of two new products in its Premo-Flex line of flat flex cable and etched polyimide jumpers. Both products provide ultra-flexible, durable PCB connections for a variety of applications including medical devices, consumer electronics and automotive electronics.

Molex announces the extension of its CMC product line with the introduction of a 32-circuit wire-to-wire connection system. Designed to perform in high-conductivity applications and harsh environments, the CMC modular, hybrid connection system is now widely recognised as an industry standard interface used in automotive and transportation powertrain applications, including ECUs (engine control units), automatic gearboxes, suspension controllers a...

Molex Incorporated has introduced the Flexi-Mate Connector System for LED lighting applications. Designed to address the lighting needs of luminaire manufacturers, particularly luminaires intended for the office environment, the Molex Flexi-Mate Connector System provides a full range of both board-to-board and wire-to-board connectivity.

The trend toward ‘smart’ or ‘intelligent’ cars continues to build momentum as more electronic content, sensor technology products and wireless systems are added to vehicles for enhanced performance, safety, comfort, convenience and communication.

Molex Incorporated has launched a new modular NeoScale mezzanine interconnect system capable of achieving optimal signal integrity at data rates of 28+ Gbps. Designed for printed circuit board (PCB) mezzanine applications in enterprise networking towers and telecommunication hubs and servers, in addition to industrial controllers and medical and military high data-rate scanning equipment, the NeoScale mezzanine interconnect features a patent-pen...

Molex Incorporated has launched the VersaBeam family, which is focused on expanded-beam interconnects. The first product introduced under the VersaBeam name is the VersaBeam POD Cable Assemblies that provide a low-profile, expanded-beam, 12-fibre solution designed specifically to mate with Avago Technologies’ MicroPOD and MiniPOD parallel optic modules.

Molex Incorporated’s SolarSpec DC panel mount connectors are now fully certified to applicable IEC standards. The parts are endorsed by TUV and UL approval agencies. The IP67-sealed, SolarSpec panel-mount DC connectors, with internal locking and touch-proof design for superior safety, feature a retention nut mechanism for simple assembly to the panel and provide a secure and reliable cable connection for internal inverter wiring.

As technologies converge to bring consumer-market benefits to the highly demanding medical sector, what should you consider when selecting medical device interconnects? By Anthony Kalaijakis

Molex Incorporated expands its innovative Brad Micro-Change M12 Circular Hybrid Technology (CHT) Connector System with the addition of a new 8-pole (4+4) connector featuring 2 Cat5e twisted-pair data lines and 4 power lines capable of carrying up to 6.0A. Combining power and data lines into one connector, the Brad Micro-Change CHT Connector System reduces cabling requirements and lowers installation time and associated costs.

Molex Incorporated will demonstrate and showcase innovative LED Array Holders for both Citizen and Sharp energy-efficient LED Arrays and its Flexi-Mate Connector System for office luminaires at this year’s Light + Building – Europe’s largest trade fair for lighting and intelligent buildings.

Molex Incorporated announces the Stac64-e connector for automotive applications has received third party Environmental Claims Validation (ECV). The UL Environment ECV certification confirms that the Stac64-e connector contains 71 percent bio-based content in accordance with ASTM D6866-11. Constructed of resin derived from renewable plant-based castor oil, the Stac64-e harness connector provides an alternative to traditional petroleum-based connec...

Molex Incorporated and TE Connectivity Ltd. have announced second source agreements under which TE Connectivity will have the right to manufacture, market and sell worldwide several Molex high-speed interconnect solutions including the z-Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus (zQSFP+) and the Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (zSFP+), among others. Molex will have the right to manufacture, market and sell worldwide TE Connectivity’s Quadra High-...

Molex Incorporated introduces SlimStack B8 connectors, featuring a robust housing and unique CleanPoint contact for removing flux and other contaminants to provide superior electrical reliability. Compact SlimStack B8 0.40mm pitch SMT board-to-board connectors, with a 0.80mm height and ultra-narrow 2.50mm width, afford maximum space savings in high end medical, consumer electronics, data/telecom and mobile device applications.

Molex Incorporated has released details about the development of innovative new technologies for passive antennas. The MobliquA antenna technology incorporates proprietary bandwidth enhancing technologies, which have been used successfully in Molex standard and custom antenna designs. The MobliquA technology is designed to improve impedance bandwidth in any application with a wireless interface antenna, including mobile phones, smart phones, port...

Molex Incorporated has initiated several strategic business developments to further demonstrate its commitment to developing innovative interconnect technologies for next-generation healthcare devices. Molex has been delivering proven solutions to medical device manufacturers since 2005, and recently formed the new Medical Connector and Cable Assembly Business Unit to directly address the increasing demand for advanced interconnect products in th...

Molex Incorporated today introduced the EXTreme Guardian header and cable solution for high-end servers in the computing and telecommunication markets. The products feature a three circuit, wire-to-board design that delivers up to 80 Amps of current per circuit, a PCB header with centreline spacing of 11.00mm (.433”) for increased PCB real-estate savings and an EMI-shielding option to reduce cable crosstalk and improve immunity to external nois...

Molex Incorporated introduces the MediSpec Hybrid Circular MT Cable and Receptacle System, an integrated optical and electrical solution that reduces the number of connectors required in medical equipment and devices. The multifunctional connector uses Molex’s circular MT optical connector and receptacle technology, providing three configurable MT ferrule compatible ports for a combination of copper or fibre media carrying electrical power, low...

Molex Incorporated introduced today the first-to-market one-piece S8 Automotive Bulb Socket. This wedge-style bulb socket simplifies assembly and reduces inventory and component costs, while providing users with the same high-quality performance and robust design found in all Molex automotive sockets. The Molex S8 bulb socket also includes a unique individual wire seal design that provides easy attachment during the crimping process, along with s...

Molex CMC product line has expanded with the introduction of a 154-circuit header in compliant-pin mount and 32- and 112-circuit solder-mount headers. Designed to perform in high-conductivity applications and harsh environments, CMC is an industry standard interface used in automotive and transportation powertrain applications, including ECUs (engine control units), automatic gearboxes, suspension controllers and electric parking brakes.