Molex Incorporated announced today that its comprehensive SL (Stackable Linear) Modular Connector System is available in tape-and-reel packaging with pick-and-place vacuum caps. The updated system enables the use of an automated termination procedure to facilitate high-speed processing and accurate placement on the printed circuit board (PCB). The SL family of connectors offers a modular approach […]
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Molex Plastic Substrate Interconnect
Molex Incorporated continues to be a leader in the Solid State Lighting (SSL) interconnect field with the addition of its Plastic Substrate Interconnect (PSI) for LED Chip-on-Board (COB) Arrays. These customizable interconnects feature a low-profile harness interface that delivers power to the array through a simple and reliable connection to a holder, or plastic substrate. […]
Molex acquires Italian connector business Westec
Molex European Holdings BV, a subsidiary of Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., has recently acquired the heavy-duty connector business of Westec s.r.l., an industrial connector manufacturer based in Milano, Italy. Westec manufactures more than 6,000 products, including a wide range of junction boxes, multi-pole connectors, and connector assemblies designed for automation, robotics and other harsh-duty industrial […]
The 6 biggest dangers of counterfeit connectors
Unlike buying counterfeit handbags or watches, purchasing counterfeit connectors can be extremely dangerous, to both the people using them and the machines they are connected to. If you don’t know what to look for, you may consider buying a fake connector. Here are the six biggest risks you are taking with your system when purchasing fake […]
Four tips to avoid counterfeit connectors
Consumers purchase counterfeit products everyday, such as handbags and watches. And while it doesn’t hurt the consumer, the biggest issue with counterfeit goods comes in the loss of intellectual property and money to the real designers. Not so with counterfeit connectors. While it may save the buyer money in the short term, purchasing counterfeit connectors […]
Molex Incorporated introduces the HVHC Connector System
Molex Inc. introduces the ruggedized Imperium High-Voltage/High-Current (HVHC) Connector System, a high voltage and amperage solution that delivers reliable performance even in the most extreme shock and vibration conditions found in today’s commercial vehicles. Ideal for hybrid-electric and all-electric technologies, the connectors are capable of handling up to 1000 V and 250.0 A per contact […]
Molex Adds EXTreme Ten60Power™ Split Blade to its Portfolio
Molex Incorporated expands its EXTreme Ten60Power™ High Current Connector line of products with the introduction of the EXTreme Ten60 Split Blade contact system, allowing the company to meet an even wider range of power and signal requirements for data communications, telecommunications, and power supply customers requiring high current density and low power loss. The split […]
Orthogonal direct-power connector system from Molex
Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., recently introduced the EXTreme OrthoPower orthogonal direct-power connector system designed for routing power to backplane line cards in networking and telecommunications applications. The new EXTreme OrthoPower system uses a dedicated power card to power each line card for 30.0A in-and-out-routing, delivering a total of 60.0 A per module via split-blade technology. […]
Optical cable connectors for harsh environments
Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., announced availability of its Expanded-Beam Ruggedized Optical Cable Assemblies, delivering highly reliable interconnects for use in harsh environments including aerospace and defense tactical communications, security communications, outside broadcast, petrochemical plant, mining and offshore systems. These easy-to-use connectors require minimal cleaning and deliver repeatable, error-free optical transmissions. They can also withstand thousands […]
Molex zCD™ AOC Interface Scalable Up To 400 Gbps
The interface of the recently released Molex Incorporated zCD™ active optical cable (AOC) interconnect solution has been selected by CDFP MSA as the interface for the consortium’s 400 Gbps hot pluggable module. The zCD AOC assembly will be highlighted at Molex booth 3863, OFC 2014, March 11-13, San Francisco, CA. “We are pleased to bring […]
