Global manufacturer of complete interconnect solutions, Molex has announced the acquisition of certain assets of Triton Manufacturing Company. The acquired Triton business specialises in fabricating flexible power cable assemblies and custom bus bars used in a wide range of current and heat transfer applications, including power transfer devices for computers, industrial electrical power distribution, transportation, aerospace and ...

The Small Form Factor Pluggable Double Density (SFP-DD) Multi Source Agreement (MSA) group have completed the initial hardware specification and drawings for the SFP-DD pluggable interface designed to enable high-speed, high-density networking equipment. Targeting support up to 3.5W optical modules in an enterprise environment, the SFP-DD form factor addresses the technical challenges of achieving a double-density interface and ensuring mechanica...

Designed to accelerate data bandwidth in intelligent connected vehicles, Molex and Excelfore have teamed up on the development of a 10Gbps Ethernet Automotive Network. Integrating highly reliable high speed data transmission, prioritisation, scalability and security, the Molex network platform featuring Excelfore connected mobility solutions will be officially unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, 9th-12th January, 2018, Las Vegas,...

The 100G Lambda Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) Group has announced their intent to develop specifications based on 100 Gbps per wavelength optical technology. Under the MSA, participating companies are addressing the technical challenges of achieving optical interfaces utilising 100Gbps per wavelength technology ensuring optical interoperability for transceivers and interfaces produced by different manufacturers and in various form factors.

Through a collaboration with Radiant Vision Systems, Molex has improved its design and testing of illuminated USB connectivity modules used in automotive dashboards. By utilising Radiant’s ProMetric Imaging Colorimeter, Molex design engineers have enhanced their design, measurement, and production capabilities for illuminated components, such as halo lighting on USB ports and auxiliary jacks.

  Molex has introduced the MUO 2.5 Termination Connector, designed to replace Closed-End (CE) terminals. It will reduce cable assembly time for OEMs, as well as improve reliability and processing time.

  Designed to provide reliable connection in a compact profile that improves both reliability and assembly speed is the Pico-EZmate Slim 1.2mm Pitch Wire-to-Board Connector from Molex.

As commercial vehicles become connected vehicles, how do you integrate the latest technology while protecting against some of the toughest conditions on earth? Invest in technology that pairs next-generation innovation with proven reliability. These are just some of the questions Molex will look to answer at this year’s Agritechnica show, Hall 17 – Booth 32, 12th-18th November 2017.

  Electronic manufacturer, Molex has merged automotive-grade durability with mass availability on its line of USB Smart Charge Modules. Manufactured specifically for customers automotive and commercial vehicles that require a smart-charge USB module, Molex products feature design to give users maximum performance.

At this year’s Engineering Design Show, taking place 18th to 19th October, Molex (stand K18) will showcase its multi-dimensional approach in meeting the most demanding needs of the design industry. The company will have on display a diverse representation of its products that support a wide-range of applications in a variety of connector sizes and shapes. These products provide design engineers with the ultimate in flexible, scalable soluti...

  A range of gold-plated Pico-Clasp Wire-to-Board Connectors has been introduced by Molex in single row inner lock vertical and right angle header versions, joining the existing dual-row gold-plated and single-row tin-plated versions.

  Through expanding its zSFP+ Interconnect System to support 56Gbps PAM-4 channels in a stacked 2xN port configuration, Molex is allowing next-gen Ethernet and fibre channel applications to receive signal integrity. OEMs requiring high-density interconnect applications now have the ability to utilise channels with individual lane data rates up to 56Gbps PAM-4 in a stacked 2xN configuration.

The SFP-DD MSA Group has announced intent to develop the specification for a high-speed, double-density SFP-DD interface. Under the MSA, participating companies will address the technical challenges of achieving a double-density SFP interface and ensuring mechanical interoperability for module components produced by different manufacturers. New SFP-DD based networking equipment will support legacy SFP modules and cables, as well as new double den...

Expanded availability of Molex's web-based product environmental and regulatory information has been announced. The new Molex online tool allows a user to select and download industry product compliance documents, including IPC Class C, IPC Class D and comprehensive Product Compliance Declarations, together with EU RoHS, REACH SVHC and Low-Halogen Statements for multiple products.

Global manufacturer of electronic solutions, Molex, has launched the next-gen of high-performance HOZOX HF2 EMI (electromagnetic interference) Noise Absorption Sheets designed to wrap around cable and other high frequency devices. The pliable composite sheets feature magnetic and conductive properties that provide superior EMI noise absorption performance up to 40GHz.

  Molex has introduced Micro-Fit TPA Single- and Dual-Row Receptacles and Cable Assemblies designed to prevent failures due to terminal back-out and provide a secondary terminal retention feature.

Molex, together with MB Connect Line, has introduced a secure and reliable cloud-based communication channel that allows remote access and monitoring. With data transparency becoming increasingly important, this platform adds communications and networking to the production process, offering machine and system builders’ capabilities designed to enable real-time condition monitoring and predictive maintenance, supporting the drive towards sma...

Two types of cables from Flamar, a Molex company, have achieved new approvals which expand the potential use in food & beverage and industrial automation. Weld-Slag and Oil-Resistant (WSOR) cables from Flamar are now compatible with Ecolab products. The cables underwent through tests at Ecolab laboratories, including multiple weeks of being exposed and immersed in detergents and disinfectants used across the world in the food and beverage ind...

With the addition of 8X cables and XD (eXtra Durable) vertical board mounted connectors, Molex has expanded its Nano-Pitch I/O Interconnect System portfolio. Delivering data speed rates of 25Gbps per lane, the Nano-Pitch I/O 8X Interconnect System offers what Molex claims to be industry-leading port density and multi-protocol support to internal storage, server and mobile/enterprise applications. The XD board receptacles are offered as both ...

With Hannover Messe 2017 in progress, Molex, Phoenix Contact, Murrelektronik and Binder, specialists in the field of M12 connection technology, has announced a cooperation agreement to drive the standardisation of M12 push-pull connectors.