Molex has announced the Percept Current Sensors, designed to meet the demand for precise busbar current sensing in industrial and automotive applications. These sensors incorporate Infineon’s coreless current sensors and Molex’s proprietary electronics packaging technology, resulting in smaller, lighter devices that simplify installation and system integration. The Percept Current Sensors feature a compact, coreless design and […]

Molex continues to build on its automotive industry expertise with the introduction of its MX-DaSH family of data-signal hybrid connectors that unify power, signal, and high-speed data connectivity in a single connector system. These innovative wire-to-wire and wire-to-board connectors are designed to support the transition to zonal architecture and address the full range of emerging applications […]

Through photos and videos, EE World covers some of the active and passive components that RF and wireless engineers need to connect us all. The exhibit hall at the 2023 International Microwave Symposium featured connectors from Molex, Samtec, and SV Microwave, among others. See EE World’s IMS 2023 coverage of test equipment on Test & […]

Molex, a connectivity and electronics solutions provider, announces that luxury automaker, BMW Group, has selected its Volfinity Cell Contacting System (CCS) for its next-generation electric vehicles (EV) class. In development since 2018, Volfinity delivers a reliable and easy-to-implement interface solution that connects cells to the control board in an electric vehicle battery module, eliminating the…

Molex, an electronics and connectivity innovator, announces the results of a global survey of design engineers and managers to better understand top power-system design experiences, challenges, opportunities, and attitudes that are enabling or inhibiting the development of critical power-system designs. Respondents representing different industries and geographies shared valuable insights into today’s power expectations while addressing…

Amid a plethora of performance requirements for connectors used in heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and other harsh environments, five stand out as especially important — ingress protection against dust and moisture (IP rating), extreme temperature operation, balancing mating/unmating forces and contact resistance, retention force and locking mechanisms for robust operation, and safety. […]

Molex has extended its cable-assembly product line with the addition of innovative solutions from I-PEX, a leader in the field of high-frequency and high-speed transmission connectors. Together, the organizations offer I-PEX MHF 4L LK and MHF I LK cable assemblies, which are available in multiple configurations using standard MHF receptacles and Molex RF connector interfaces. […]

Molex has extended its cable-assembly product line with the addition of innovative solutions from I-PEX. Together, the organizations offer I-PEX MHF 4L LK and MHF I LK cable assemblies, which are available in multiple configurations using standard MHF receptacles and Molex RF connector interfaces. The MHF I Series of micro-RF coaxial connector systems takes advantage […]

Molex has released a new report on miniaturization in product design that highlights the cross-disciplinary engineering design and manufacturing expertise required to integrate an onslaught of increasingly sophisticated features and functionality into constantly shrinking device footprints. The report, “Mastering Miniaturization, Expert Perspectives,” offers insights on how to navigate top trade-offs when meeting the cost and space […]

Heilind Electronics, a distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for Molex, is stocking and shipping Molex’s OneBlade 1.00 hmm Wire-to-Board Connector System. OneBlade connector’s single housing can be used interchangeably as a vertical or right-angle header consisting of only three components, which mitigates the risk of material shortages. This also means less production tooling…

Supplyframe today announced that Molex is deploying Supplyframe’s innovative Design-to-Source Intelligence suite to enhance its existing business and new product development supplier interaction with a single digital platform. Through this partnership, Molex will use Supplyframe’s NPI and DirectSource solutions to bring both electronic and non-electronic commodities spend under management, increase operational efficiency, and accelerate quoting […]

Heilind Electronics, a distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for Molex, is currently stocking Molex’s Zero-Hachi 0.80-mm Pitch Wire-to-Board Connector System. Suitable for slimmer device form factors in consumer and industrial markets, the connector system is designed for applications such as AR/VR devices, gaming, mobile devices, smart home devices, and industrial UAVs.  The Zero-Hachi…

Molex announces a major expansion of its global manufacturing footprint with the opening of a new factory in Guadalajara. The new 60,000 m2 facility nearly doubles Molex’s footprint and manufacturing space in Guadalajara, with the potential to increase capacity by an additional 100,000 m2 to support advanced engineering and large-scale production for automotive, transportation, and industrial customers in North…

Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, is fueling the development of flexible industrial automation solutions in collaboration with Salvagnini, a global sheet-metal systems manufacturer that optimizes production processes through the use of flexible industrial automation and customized Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. Based in Sarego, Italy, Salvagnini has installed more than 7,000…

Demands for bandwidth-intensive, data-driven services are fueling a rise in compute, data storage, and networking capabilities. These rises put pressure on connectors and cable to deliver data at higher speeds with better signals and less heat.

Data-center passive DAC external cables have been standardized and interoperable for decades. However, the mating, inside-the-box cables have yet to be fully standardized. In general, inside-the-box IO interface interconnections have been a competitive value point for those OEMs and suppliers that offer quality options. Providing reliable connectors and twin-axial cables configured in an ideal layout […]

Molex has acquired core technology and intellectual property (IP) from Keyssa Inc., a pioneer in high-speed contactless connectors. The acquisition of this unique wireless chip-to-chip technology, including over 350 filed patent applications, will accelerate Molex’s strategy to further expand and diversify its micro connector portfolio with highly flexible, cable-free connectors for near-field, device-to-device applications. “Keyssa’s […]

The Molex Flex-to-Board RF mmWave Connector 5G25 series to meet demanding 5G mmWave applications requiring stringent signal integrity at higher frequencies up to 25 GHz. This latest Molex micro connector enables manufacturers of RF antenna modules as well as designers of mobile devices to optimize high-speed 5G components while alleviating space constraints on extremely small yet […]

Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, unveiled the results of a global survey polling manufacturing stakeholders to identify the top trends and technologies shaping the future of mobile devices. Survey findings reveal continued evolution of mobile-device form factors, disruptive features and innovations that will impact smartphones, smart wearables and other mobile devices manufactured…

Molex has added a new, 60 A rated version to its Woodhead ArcArrest product line of switch-rated connector systems. The 60A product is a UL 2682 power connector that combines a plug, receptacle and switch in one device. The new addition joins the 30A-rated ArcArrest family to offer food and beverage, construction and industrial companies […]

Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, announced continued development in driving major advances across its Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing initiatives. These advances and the introduction of Flexible Automation Modules (FAMs) further extend Molex’s Industrial Automation Solutions (IAS4.0) by empowering supply chain stakeholders to build software-defined machines, robots and production lines that meet…

Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, announced the results of a global survey of Industry 4.0 manufacturing stakeholders driving advancements in robotics, complex machines and device or control systems. The findings reflect steady progress in the development of Industry 4.0 initiatives across the industrial automation ecosystem, including smart automation, connectivity and analytics that…

Molex is scaling global deployments of its high-speed copper and optical interconnects and modules to help customers better address demands for higher bandwidth. Molex’s broad portfolio of next-generation connectivity solutions leverage the latest advancements in copper and optics to deliver high signal integrity, lower latency and reduced insertion loss for optimal efficiency, speed and density. […]

Molex introduced an accelerometer-based Road Noise Cancelling (RNC) sensor, the first product in a new family of automotive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) sensors. These sensors will play a critical role in combatting unwanted road, wind and HVAC car noise while reducing low-frequency sounds that increase driver fatigue. Advancements in the electronics industry have enabled ANC technology, […]

This webinar was presented live on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Please click below to watch on demand     Creating products for the consumer market poses numerous safety challenges for design engineers. A major concern is supporting the management of increased power demands for product safety based on the application and reliability of the connector…