Molex Incorporated
- Molex
2222 Wellington Court
Lisle, IL 60532-1682
United States of America - 1 800-78MOLEX
- http://www.molex.com
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Molex Incorporated Articles
Molex's 4.00mm pitch positive-locking terminal block system
Molex has introduced a 4.00mm (.157) pitch positive-locking terminal block system, which provides a mated mounting height that is 25% shorter than a standard 5.00mm (.197) pitch vertical plug/header mated pair. Modelled on the Molex Eurostyle Series 39980, 5.08mm (.200) pitch and Eurostyle Series 39990, 5.00mm (.197) pitch products, this low profile system – 39484 tin-plated plugs and 39485 tin-plated PCB headers -- performs exactly the sam...
Molex wins Arkansas Sierra Club Award for Environmental Efforts
Molex Incorporated has announced that its facility based in Maumelle, Arkansas, was awarded the 2009 Conservation Award as Environmental Large Business of the Year for its successful recycling initiative and for decreasing the amount of solid waste in landfills. The award is the latest recognition of Molex’s commitment to preserve the global environment via ECOCARE, the company’s sustainability programme.
High density M12 connectors meet IP69k protection
Molex has announced that its BradConnectivity Ultra-Lock range has been installed into the new Modulfill bottling equipment from Krones, the world market leader in beverage filling and packaging technology. Thank to a stainless steel version, Molex’s M12 quick connector system meets Krones’ strict standards of hygienic design, as well as the most stringent requirements regarding tightness and reliability.
Molex microSD/SIM Card Combo Connectors claim PCB Space Savings
Molex has announced a new microSD/SIM card combo connector that combines two memory card functions in one form factor to free up more PCB space for portable equipment, such as mobile phones, PDAs and other compact mobile devices. The new connector includes a reverse mount eight-circuit microSD slot and options for a six- or eight-circuit normal mount SIM card slot.
RJ-45 Industrial Ethernet Plugs and Jacks from Molex
Molex has expanded its industrial data interconnection product offering with the introduction of more robust versions of its RJ-45 Ethernet plugs and jacks for use in industrial, marine and telecom applications. Designed specifically for compact applications requiring high density and high protection levels the IP67/IP20-rated connectors are built in accordance with the PROFINET specification.
Molex Adds Fully-Automated LED Bonding Capabilities in China
Molex has increased its manufacturing footprint by adding fully-automated LED bonding capabilities in China. Molex also recently bonded its 500,000,000th LED on a membrane switch using the latest high-speed SMT processes and bonding technology. The company has been applying LEDs to flex circuits for over 20 years through two innovative methods to bond and encapsulate the components for robust electrical and mechanical reliability, providing custo...
Molex Stac64 Connection System Meets Electronic Device Requirements in Today’s Vehicles
Molex has introduced the Stac64 connection system, which provides single and multi-pocket PCB solutions to offer a diverse range of circuit sizes and greatly reduce time-to-market by completely eliminating custom tooling.
Molex Fibre Optical Terminus System now Integrates Polymicro Large Core Optical Fibres
Molex Incorporated and Polymicro Technologies, a subsidiary of Molex, announced today that Molex LumaCore-based interconnects can incorporate Polymicro's large core, optical fibres. Optical system designers now have a complete solution to connect large core optical fibres used for data, sensing and optical power transmission.
Molex Fibre Optical Terminus System now Integrates Polymicro Large Core Optical Fibres
Molex Incorporated and Polymicro Technologies, a subsidiary of Molex, announced today that Molex LumaCore-based interconnects can incorporate Polymicro's large core, optical fibres. Optical system designers now have a complete solution to connect large core optical fibres used for data, sensing and optical power transmission.
Molex Introduces HD&S Interposer with Neoconix’s PCBeam Interconnect Technology
Molex and Neoconix have developed a flexible copper high-density and speed (HD&S) interposer in a tool-less, easy-to-use configuration. Available now, Molex’s FlexBeam Tool-Less Copper Flex Interposer is a low-profile, flex-to-board interface that provides densities of 1.00mm (.039”) or less in a variety of pin-matrix configurations. The combination of Molex’s high speed copper flex assembly integrated with Neoconix’s ...
Molex Introduces New 85 Ohm Addition to Impact Backplane Connector System
Molex has introduced the latest addition to its Impact backplane connector family of products, Impact 85 Ohm, to meet the growing demands of next generation server, storage and data networking equipment. Molex’s new Impact 85 Ohm connector system is designed to support the Intel Quick Path Interconnect (QPI) standard, PCI Express Generation 2.0 and 3.0, as well as any proprietary system design where 85 Ohm differential impedance is desired.
Molex Unveils EdgeLine 12.5 Gbps Edge Card and CoPlanar Connectors
Molex has introduced EdgeLine, a family of one-piece, low-cost connectors supporting high-speed signal transmissions using a card edge interface and a vertical or right angle insertion. Molex’s EdgeLine 12.5 Gbps Edge Card and CoPlanar connectors are a flexible and scalable solution for a wide variety of low- to mid-range telecom, computing, and storage applications.
HSAutoLink from Molex supports 1394 Copper Automotive Specification
Molex has announced that its HSAutoLink cable connection system fully supports the new 1394 Trade Association Automotive specification The new specification, which was introduced in July last year, extends the original IDB- 1394 Automotive Standard that stipulates the use of optical media to include operation over cabling media.
Molex Showcases Interconnect Technologies at DesignCon 2009
Molex Incorporated will present several demonstrations showing its newest and highest performing interconnect solutions at DesignCon 2009, which is held in Santa Clara, CA, 2nd - 5th February. During this year’s show, visitors to the Molex stand (booth 511) will discover all the latest advances and innovations in interconnect design technology. An impressive array of leading-edge products will be on show, as well as the opportunity to speak...
Molex Signs Amphenol as Second-Source for Backplane Interconnect Family
Molex and Amphenol TCS (ATCS) have signed a cross license / second-source licensing agreement that gives ATCS the right to manufacture, market and sell the I-Trac Backplane Connector System worldwide. Molex is pleased to announce this latest development in the Molex-ATCS relationship,” said Martin Slark, Chief Executive Officer of Molex. “The technology behind our I-Trac design offers users unmatched versatility and performance. By pa...
Molex Expands Industrial Product Line
Molex has introduced Sealed SFP Assemblies in response to customer demands to incorporate SFP transceivers into sealed panel mounted receptacles. These new solutions also meet a market need for upgrades from a copper Ethernet system to an optical transceiver, or can interchange between the two as requirements demand.
New Molex Universal EMI Adapter Offers Multiple Optical-Connector Interfaces
The new universal Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) adapter from Molex gives users the ability to change one half of the optical interface to suit specific applications, while maintaining all functionality and performance benefits of a standard optical adapter.
Connectors are Glow-Wire Compatible
Said to be unique to the market, the new 1.27mm (0.050) Picoflex discrete wire connectors from Molex are ideal for power applications up to 2.4A at 250V as well for many signal applications. They comply fully with the stringent glow wire requirements of IEC 60335 and are therefore a convenient and cost effective choice for use in appliances and systems that are likely to operate unattended.