Molex - Product Announcements

Molex Incorporated introduced the latest addition to its iPass product family. For systems with boards fixed to one side of the chassis, the new stacked dual port connector makes it possible to double the I/O bandwidth without a mechanical redesign of the system enclosures.

Each port on the dual-port connector includes eight differential pairs, creating four lanes, e... (read more)

Molex Incorporated introduces a new series of 2.00mm (.079") pitch SMT wire-to-board connectors designed for applications that require secure electrical contact. The CLIK-Mate^™ connector features a positive locking mechanism that provides an audible click, so operators know when it is fully mated. Rated at 3.0 Amps, the connectors can be used for both signal and power connect... (read more)

As a leading manufacturer of custom switch technology, Molex can deliver whatever your application requires –– from simple printed flex circuits to complex control-panel assemblies. Plus, we support you with engineering expertise and a wide range of manufacturing capabilities. So the next time you need advanced switch technology, turn to Molex. (read more)

Only Molex offers the market's broadest line of fiber optic adapters. They fit big innovation into compact spaces and are considered by system designers to be the best in the industry. By offering protective EMI solutions and an array of configuration options, Molex has a fiber optic solution to meet your needs. For more information, please visit: www.molex.com/fiber. (read more)

Molex Incorporated introduces a compact means of network testing and device burn-in. The new MPO Loopback Series provides a convenient, compact device for looping back 8-to-12 fibers within a compact housing for testing of optical links on PC blades, parallel optical devices and the new QSFP modules for higher-density SFP solutions. RoHS-compliant, the Molex MPO Loopback Series meets European... (read more)

With high-density, high-speed applications in mind, Molex Incorporated and Neoconix have partnered to deliver a flexible, copper-based, high-density and speed (HD&S) interposer. The low-profile contact interface integrates Molex Copper Flex with Neoconix's HD&S PC Beam* interposer for flex-to-PCBA applications. Ideal for telecommunication, server, mass storage, medical imaging, automati... (read more)

Molex Incorporated recently developed the Impact^™ backplane connector system designed to meet the next generation requirements of telecommunications and data networking equipment. Tyco Electronics is the second source supplier for the Impact product line, and the two companies will leverage their global manufacturing footprints to offer intermateable, interchangeable, interoper... (read more)

Molex Incorporated's EXTreme Power^® series of high-current power solutions address electrical and mechanical design challenges. The EXTreme Power family includes several products that cover a wide range of current levels, mechanical envelopes, mating terminations, and configuration choices; giving system designers the ability to maximize their power interconnect... (read more)

Molex Incorporated announces availability of new HD Mezz™ and SEARAY* board-to-board connectors for applications with high pin-count devices on mezzanine cards or module printed circuit boards (PCB). HD Mezz and SEARAY connectors provide multiple benefits on personality or expansion cards for use in networking and telecommunication equipment, mid and high-range computers, medical equipme... (read more)

The new leader in the power connector industry is the name you trust for interconnect solutions – Molex. Only Molex offers the broadest line of power products with superior current densities. Our new EXTreme Power™ line features flexible and customizable design configurations for any application. When you need to pack maximum current capacity into a small space, turn to Molex. (read more)

As the market for high-speed interconnect technologies continues to grow, Molex Incorporated introduces its new 170-circuit AdvancedMC connector solution for 12.5 Gbps NRZ signal transmission. Molex AMC.0 B+ connectors support PICMG AdvancedTCA industry specifications for next-generation mezzanine cards and are well-suited for a wide range of applications in the telecommunication... (read more)

Discover how the iPass Interconnect System is redefining performance standards for speed and density, while meeting industry standards such as SAS, SATA and External PCI Express. Explanations for how the iPass System can be used as a practical and proven solution for server, networking and telecom applications, among others, are also presented at this Molex Webinar. (read more)

To meet the growing market demand of smaller electronic devices, Molex Incorporated expanded its SlimStack™ product line to include the new J-Lead SMT connectors. These board-to-board connectors feature a "J"-shaped SMT tail that provides 35 percent PCB width space savings versus standard gull-wing style tails.

With the smallest height, pitch and width combinations available, ... (read more)

As computer hardware and accessories evolve to meet ever-changing market demands for smaller sizes and rapid speeds, Molex Incorporated introduces its new ExpressCard™ header and ejector assembly. As a member of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA), Molex designed this interconnect system to be compatible with ExpressCard technology, a product that is prim... (read more)

An exciting new backplane webinar is currently available for viewing. "Navigating the 10G Channel" examines the growing demand for increased speed, bandwidth and port density in the backplane industry. This exclusive webinar also features a successfully executed 10 Gbps system using the Molex I-Trac Reference Backplane. Additionally, Matthias Machowinski of Infonetics Research discusses trends ... (read more)

New compact designs in consumer electronics have increased the demand for smaller interconnect solutions. To meet this need, Molex Incorporated announced a new plastic optical fiber data link solution. Based on the Molex small media interconnect (SMI), this solution offers seamless, low cost optical data link solutions, as well as space saving qualities through its reduced size and added surfac... (read more)

Molex Incorporated recently expanded its Circular MT cable assemblies line to meet the rising performance demands mandated by a number of industries, including telecommunications, military and medical. The new 1-by-3 Circular MT Connector and adapter provide a reliable, high-density solution designed to meet or exceed the mechanical specifications of traditional inter-chassis connections.

Now, the same company you trust for superior interconnects can handle all your copper flex needs––and deliver your solution in one neat package. Plus, Molex will work with you to customize your flex circuit to your specifications. We can build simple or highly complex copper flex solutions with up to 20 layers and beyond. Visit our website now to learn more. (read more)

Molex Incorporated offers Micro-USB connectors that allow increased design flexibility and compactness in portable mobile devices. These connectors are setting the standard for new and future portable devices, which are becoming so thin that the current Mini-USB no longer fits the design constraints.

Compared to the Mini-USB, the low-profile Micro-USB connectors offer a more compact ... (read more)

Molex has announced the development of a µTCA Backplane and Development Chassis to allow developers to build and debug µTCA designs before going to production. The µTCA Backplane and Development Chassis are ideal for developing applications that use off-the-shelf cards to configure systems for telecommunication, industrial, instrumentation and medical applications. (read more)