Molex unveils new designs for electronica 2010

Among the many interconnect solutions to be highlighted during the show is the IllumiMate™ family of 2.00mm pitch wire-to-board connectors. Offering the narrowest width of any similar low-power connector system currently available on the market, along with significant cost and performance advantages, the IllumiMate family meets the needs of thin-screen LED TVs. IllumiMate connectors also offer the most robust dual-positive locking design, which includes locking windows for insertion and a user-friendly latch, to ensure secure mating. Other key features of the IllumiMate family include a dual-contact terminal design for secure electrical contact, wide solder tabs for assured PCB retention and polarising ribs between circuits in the header that facilitate mating and protect contacts.

New product developments will also be introduced for the second generation of Molex’s sealed, hybrid, high-density and modular CMC connector system – the CMX family, which is particularly well-suited for powertrain applications, such as those found in engine control units (ECUs), automatic gear boxes, suspension controllers and electrical parking brakes. The unique feature for all new CMX connectors from Molex is the sophisticated design of the interfacial seal protection, which ensures the connector remains protected before mating, and during mating and unmating operations. CMX connectors use CTX terminals, which are available in .635mm (.025) and 1.50mm (.059) sizes. The CTX features a clean-body type terminal design that performs well in harsh environments, while serving low, medium and high current applications. The use of high conductivity copper alloy allows excellent stress relaxation and current carrying properties.

Providing the automotive and NAT markets with access to the high-speed audio and video connections needed for computers, video displays, CD players, DVD players and video games, Molex introduces Customer Convenience Port (CCP) modules. 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 routing and mechanical enclosure design. The power supply and media-bus architecture is designed to adapt to customers’ existing application requirements, thereby eliminating or reducing the need for application redesign. Other features include the use of multiple connection types, such as HSAutoLink™ connectors, USB, HDMI, IEEE 1394, Ethernet, SD memory cards and auxiliary jack inputs, to meet end-system requirements.

Throughout the exhibition, experts from Molex will be on hand to provide visitors with advice and guidance on selecting interconnect solutions for their own specific applications, with the emphasis on combining efficiency with versatility, durability and value for money.