The Micro-Lock Plus Wire-to-Board Connector System targets applications seeking high performance, compact size and retention security. Featuring a 1.5-A current rating, small footprint and positive latch, Molex has developed this comprehensive terminal solution for OEMs working in space-constrained environments. Designed for industries such as automotive, consumer, and industrial automation, the Micro-Lock Plus Connector System is […]
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Molex to demonstrate 10 Gbps automotive Ethernet at CES 2018
To support the future of connected mobility, Molex, Lisle, Ill., will unveil its latest offering at CES 2018, January 9 to 12 in Las Vegas. Molex will offer private demos of its connected vehicle technology ecosystem which includes a 10 Gbps automotive Ethernet backbone that fully integrates highly reliable signal integrity, prioritization, scalability and security. […]
High-speed connectivity at Supercomputing 2017
Lisle, Ill.-based Molex will present optical connectivity, structured cabling, and I/O and backplane systems for high-speed, high-density applications at the 29th Annual Supercomputing 2017 international conference and exhibition, being held this week in Denver. The company will feature high-density blind-mating optical backplane connectors for card, sled and drawer applications, and multi-fiber MT and VersaBeam expanded […]
Molex opens Silicon Valley technology center
Molex, based in Lisle, Ill., announced the official opening of a new technology center located in Fremont, Cal. “The new technology center will enable us to better serve our growing customer base and co-developers in the region, empower closer collaboration, and provide important access to a leading center of investment and innovation,” according to Martin […]
Gold or Tin Contacts? Just don’t mate them together
You might know that gold is a noble metal, whose electron shells are completely filled and unlikely to be attracted to other elements. You might know that old contacts provoke less signal noise than other metals, but did you know that contacting tin with gold will corrode the gold over time? Mixing tin contacts with […]
Molex Introduces Impact zX2 backplane connector system for high-speeds
Molex has released the Impact zX2 backplane connector system, featuring industry-leading density and signal integrity (SI) performance, while supporting data rates of up to 28 Gbps in a modular design. The system utilizes Impel patented ground shielding and footprint technology to enhance SI performance. Customers looking to upgrade their line cards to meet ever-increasing data […]
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Molex and TE Connectivity announce Dual Source Alliance for high-speed I/O and backplane connectors
Two of the largest manufacturers of high-speed I/O and backplane manufacturers, Molex and TE Connectivity today announced that they have formed a Dual Source Alliance (DSA) agreement to each produce a new generation of high-speed input/output (I/O) and backplane connectors, and cable assemblies for data communications applications. Molex and TE will collaborate on the launch […]
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Brad M12 Power F-Coded Connectors Deliver 16.0A Current Carrying Capacity
Molex, LLC has introduced Brad M12 Power F-Coded cordsets and receptacles, featuring an industry-leading current carrying capacity of up to 16.0A per pin with a blind-mate key design….
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A “canned” module/IC solution simplifies wireless implementation, but potential design-in issues remain
Incorporating wireless connectivity into a product is now a standard design requirement for Wi-Fi, IoT, and other applications. And the good news is that it’s much easier than it was just a few years ago. While a custom design may be the best or only choice for very low-end applications (a simple point-to-point link signaling […]
Updated NeoScale High-Speed Mezzanine System
Molex has updated its NeoScale High-Speed Mezzanine System to deliver faster data rates and improved performance. Offering clean signal integrity at data rates of 56 Gbps NRZ, the…
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