Molex has extended its CMC family 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 in 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.

Molex Incorporated introduces an innovative reflow soldering process compatible MOST Straight Junction Box. Automotive OEMs can achieve significant reductions in process time and assembly costs in their multimedia and infotainment networking product manufacturing by using the new Molex Straight Junction Box.

Molex has expanded its extensive Picoflex IDT connector system, which is suitable for many high-density applications where space is at a premium and power and signal are required. The latest addition to the product family is the Latched Picoflex Header. Comprising PCB headers, cable connectors and standard ribbon cable assemblies, the Picoflex connector system features a highly reliable terminal design, and locking and cable strain relief to help...

Molex - Fourth-generation SST DN4 high-performance DeviceNet network interface cards (NICs), which use an enhanced FPGA (field programmable gate array) design to extend reliability and performance. Ideal for real-time control and data acquisition applications, which range from PC control and HMI/SCADA systems, to robotics, network configuration, troubleshooting and diagnostic tools, the Molex DN4 family of DeviceNet NICs provides industrial OEMs ...

Molex announced the development of the new Brad SST PB3 Remote Module for PROFIBUS. This stand-alone hardware platform includes PROFIBUS and Ethernet communication ports, enabling fast and easy connectivity to any Rockwell ControlLogix® and CompactLogix® controller. The PB3 module, which will be available next year, features a unique remote design that enables it to be installed close to the PROFIBUS field device, reducing the expensive c...

In recognition for its support to the distribution network, Molex France has been presented with a Distribution Award by SPDEI, the National Trade Association of Industrial Electronics Distribution, in the product category ‘Connectors and Cables’. The Award acknowledges the ongoing high level of support, both technically and commercially, that Molex France provides to its distribution partners.

Molex Incorporated enrichit sa gamme de connecteurs de vanne DIN à filet externe Brad® mPm® avec l'introduction de connecteurs DIN de forme C et de forme Micro. Combinant des caractéristiques d'étanchéité IP67 au filetage externe, la gamme de connecteurs de vanne DIN mPm garantit une plus grande rétention du câble, de meilleures performance et une fiabilité accrue. Elle simplifie les ...

Building on the success of its CMC connection system, Molex introduced the second generation sealed, hybrid, high-density and modular connector system – the CMX family using a new CTX terminal system. The sophisticated design of the fully protected seal offers the ultimate in sealing performance, making the CMX connector system particularly well-suited for transportation powertrain applications, such as those found in engine control units, ...

Designed to meet the low-power needs of thin-screen LED TVs and other compact devices, Molex introduced the IllumiMate wire-to-board connector system, which has a 2.00mm (.079) pitch, 4.05mm (.159) mated height and 6.35mm (.250) width.

Molex introduced the Brad IO-Device protocol development kit version 2.2 for PROFINET that enables OEMs to develop and market their own branded PROFINET IO devices. Fully-compliant with PROFINET IO version 2.2 specifications, the Molex protocol stack supports conformance Class-B and has already been integrated on customer system platforms and successfully PNO-certified by the PROFIBUS User Organisation.

Understanding the application and the environment in which it operates is critical for good connector design; at this year’s electronica Molex Incorporated will launch many new and innovative designs that address the specific needs of the medical, renewable energy, automotive and non-automotive transportation (NAT) and lighting markets to name but a few.

Molex Incorporated announces that its next generation HDMI* Type D (Micro) connector is now available for purchase. The HDMI Type D (Micro) connector is a new miniaturised connector solution designed to help deliver high definition video and images from mobile devices to flat panel screens. The connector, which meets all of the electrical and mechanical specifications of the HDMI Specification 1.4a released in March 2010, will provide significant...

Molex Incorporated will use its interactive blog site, Connector.com, to broadcast real-time news and views to the connector industry from electronica 2010, the world's leading electronics trade show.

Molex announced that it has shipped its 100 millionth antenna with Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) technology. Molex originally developed LDS antennas in 2006 as a research project. Since the company began mass production in 2008, demand for LDS antennas has grown dramatically and now contributes to more than half of the Molex antenna shipments.

Molex announced that it has shipped its 100 millionth antenna with Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) technology. Molex originally developed LDS antennas in 2006 as a research project. Since the company began mass production in 2008, demand for LDS antennas has grown dramatically and now contributes to more than half of the Molex antenna shipments.

Molex has announced the release of the Customer Convenience Port (CCP) modules, which provide the automotive and non-automotive transportation markets with access to the high-speed audio and video connections needed for computers, video displays, CD players, DVD players and video games. The CCP modules can be quickly and cost effectively designed and supplied with high-level custom options including full I/O integration, passive and active PCB ro...

ColorChip and Molex Incorporated announce today the development of the QSFP+ 40G-LR4 pluggable module with duplex LC interface. The transceiver, which was developed under an Israel-U.S. Bi-national Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) foundation grant awarded in 2007, is designed to provide the same performance level as the CFP 40G-LR4 module but with substantial size, power and cost benefits to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and e...

ColorChip et Molex Incorporated ont annoncé aujourd’hui la mise au point d’un module enfichable QSFP+ 40G-LR4 avec interface LC duplex. Développé avec le financement octroyé en 2007 par la fondation binationale Israël-USA de recherche et développement industriel (BIRD), l’émetteur-récepteur est conçu pour offrir le même niveau de performance que le module CFP 40G...

Following the successful introduction of the SolarSpec Junction Box for automated installation on the back of silicon photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, Molex Incorporated introduces a junction box designed specifically to meet the growing demand for solar thin-film photovoltaic (PV) panels. The SolarSpec Junction Box from Molex provides the interface between the conductor ribbons on the PV module and the external DC I/O cables.

Molex Incorporated, one of the world’s leading electronic connector companies, has released a 1.28mm height microSD* memory card connector. The ultra-small connector joins the Molex line designed for microSD applications. Molex microSD connectors reduce memory card fly-out and sticking problems in digital cameras, tablet PCs, mobile phones and other compact consumer electronic devices.