Some projections for the global Internet of Things (IoT) market are that it will grow to $457bn by 2020, up from $157bn in 2016 (Forbes, 2017). More recently, Microsoft announced that it will invest $5 billion in the IoT over the next four years (Microsoft IoT, 2018). 

Molex has launched two new sizes of the SlimStack Floating Board-to-Board Connectors, 0.40mm and 1.25mm. Designed to save space and prevent fretting corrosion and provide superior contact reliability to other options in the market, the easy assembly also allow for design flexibility.

Molex has introduced 8- and 20-circuit mid-power versions to the MultiCat Power Connector System with Precision-Machined Contacts. This system provides durability and can be mated quickly and ensures proper connection via connector position assurance, making it effective in multiple industry categories. With this connector system, customers will be able to use a reliable connector in a smaller space while minimising costs.

BittWare, a Molex company, has introduced the TeraBox 1400B server supporting four double-width FPGA boards in a 1U high rackmount chassis. Fitted with BittWare XUP-VV8 boards, this server offers twice the FPGA and network density of a standard eight-board, 4U server.

The unique and fashionable way to charge mobile devices smoothly and quickly without any cable.

Molex has launched a Micro Power Distribution Box (µPDB) Sealed Module with two versions: standard and customisable. These are compact automotive power distribution boxes that provide a junction point for both power switching and also circuit protection for vehicles or subsystems within wiring architectures.

Molex has announced the accelerating growth in membership. The alliance is in an industry-wide initiative developing and promoting the technology needed for automotive Over-the-Air (OTA) and in-vehicle networks, which reduce the cost of software and firmware updates and recalls, and improve data services for the connected car. Since forming in 2017, the group’s membership has grown to now include Alpine, Excelfore, HELLA, Molex and ZF,...

  Molex will be showing the features and benefits of using Active Optical Cables (AOC) to connect the latest electronic devices on its booth (M9850) throughout the three-day EOT exhibition and conference, which takes place between the 7th-9th May, 2019 at Herning, Denmark.

It has been announced by BittWare, a Molex company, and Nallatech that they have combined efforts to provide a portfolio of FPGA acceleration solutions. Both known within the industry for their wide breadth of in-house FPGA board, subsystem and software expertise, Molex acquired BittWare and Nallatech as an important part of its vision to provide customers with innovative electronic solutions. 

Molex has joined the Networking for Autonomous Vehicles (NAV) Alliance to collaborate with other industry leaders in the development and adoption of next-generation multi-gig Ethernet automotive networking. Founded by Aquantia, Bosch, Continental, NVIDIA, and the Volkswagen Group of America, the NAV Alliance is dedicated to defining procedures and specifications to insure the interoperability, security and reliability of the network architec...

Molex 2.2-5 RF connector system and cable assemblies deliver high frequency and low passive intermodulation (PIM) in a form factor that is 53% smaller than 4.3-10 connectors. 

It has been announced that Molex is expanding its autonomous and connected vehicle capabilities by working with Accenture and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to bring edge computing and voice assistant capabilities to the Molex Automotive Ethernet Network Platform. These new digital enhancements to the Platform offer essential autonomous vehicle performance and communication functionality for automotive OEMs.

  Molex will showcase the next evolution of its 10Gbps Automotive Ethernet Network Platform at the fifth annual Automotive Ethernet Congress (AEC) being held 13th and 14th February 2019 at The Westin Grand, Munich, Germany. This solution is designed to support OEMs in their development and design of autonomous vehicles.

Global manufacturer of electronic solutions, Molex, has announced a collaboration with Ixia, a Keysight Business, in a joint demonstration at DesignCon 2019 on January 30th to 31st at booth 631. The demonstration will show Ixia’s AresONE 8x400GE test system generating a combined 3.2Tbps live Ethernet traffic over Molex QSFP-DD passive copper direct attach cable (DAC) assemblies at up to three meters to the device under test.

Molex announced at CES 2019 the next evolution of its 10Gbps Automotive Ethernet Network Platform designed to support OEMs in the development and design of autonomous vehicles.

It has been announced that Molex is expanding its autonomous and connected vehicle capabilities by working with Accenture and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to bring edge computing and voice assistant capabilities to the Molex Automotive Ethernet Network Platform. These new digital enhancements to the Platform offer essential autonomous vehicle performance and communication functionality for automotive OEMs.

Molex announced it has completed the acquisition of the Connected Vehicle Solutions ('CVS') division of Laird Limited, owned by funds managed by Advent International. On 28th September 2018, Molex announced an agreement to acquire CVS, which specialises in the design, development and delivery of vehicle antenna systems, smart device integration and vehicle connectivity devices.

  Molex recently launched the stAK50h Unsealed Connection System, designed to deliver both signal and Ethernet connectivity in automotive body electronics, safety and driver assist, comfort and infotainment devices and modules.

  Molex is meeting the increased demand for in-vehicle processing power. Top tier automakers are facing new challenges as they strive to build next-generation, intelligent vehicles. They require agile connectivity solutions with seamless end-to-end network integration across hardware, software and services.

The release of a new set of 1.00mm pitch wire-to-board Pico-Clasp Connectors has been announced by Molex. The connectors offer a variety of mating styles and orientations, plated in either tin or gold to meet flexible design specifics. Molex Pico-Clasp Wire-to-Board Connectors are suited for customers in the consumer, industrial, automotive, and medical industries.