Molex Incorporated continues to build on its innovative family of power products with the Mega-Fit power connector. This wire-to-board, mid-range product line fills a significant power void in today’s interconnect marketplace by delivering 23.0A in a small 5.70mm footprint. The compact design paired with the high current terminals provide one of the most power dense […]
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Mezzanine connectors are compact for PCB savings
The SpeedStack mezzanine connector system from Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., provides a low profile solution for PCB space savings and a narrow body width for optimized airflow in high-speed and very dense applications. Compact SpeedStack connectors feature a stack height of 4.00 mm and support data rates up to 40 Gbps per differential pair. “There’s heightened […]
Molex SpeedStack Mezzanine Connectors Achieve 40 Gbps Data Rates
The Molex SpeedStack mezzanine connector system provides a low profile solution for PCB space savings and a narrow body width for optimized airflow in high-speed and very dense applications. Compact SpeedStack connectors feature a stack height of 4.00mm and support data rates up to 40 Gbps per differential pair. SpeedStack connectors will be displayed at […]
Interconnect system meets the needs of next-gen data transmission
Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., has developed the compact zCD interconnect system to support next generation applications in telecommunications, networking and enterprise computing environments. The system will transmit 400 Gbps data rates (25 Gbps over 16 lanes) with excellent signal integrity, electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection and thermal cooling properties. The zCD interconnect system will be on […]
High-speed edge card connectors
Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill. has expanded its EdgeLine portfolio with the addition of its new, high-speed edge card connectors. These low-profile, one-piece products feature a high-speed differential contact design that enables speeds of up to 25 Gbps with excellent signal integrity. The products are the latest addition to the EdgeLine family, which provides cost-effective, flexible […]
Backplane connector is scalable up to 25 Gbps data rates
The Impact 100-Ohm backplane connector from Molex Inc., Lisle, Ill., combines speed and density in a modular package designed for high speed applications. The scalable Impact connector technology provides data rates up to 25 Gbps with excellent signal density up to 80 differential pairs per linear inch when using a 6-pair configuration. “Our network customers continue […]
Gold alternatives in connector designs
When the price of gold shot up in the ’80s, many connector manufacturers funded research into gold alternatives. In the early days, much of that work was focused on Palladium. As it turned out, Palladium is a rather brittle material that has a tendency to crack when formed after plating. But in the process, palladium nickel […]
How much gold is enough in connector designs?
Precious metal plating on connectors protect the surface from corrosion. Sounds pretty basic, but there is a bit more to it. There is the perception that gold is good and more gold must be better. Not necessarily so. It depends upon the application. Corrosion typically occurs when corrosive elements in the air reach the connector contact […]
Molex to showcase military, aerospace connectors at MILCOM
I’ve got military and aerospace connectors on the brain this week, with back-to-back posts from contributing author Dave Brearley about the importance of connectors to the industry, as well as a recent release from Molex, Lisle, Ill., about its offerings to these markets. Key to all three of these articles is the ability to safely […]
Wire-to-wire connectors for on-engine applications
MX150 sealed connectors from Molex Inc., Lisle Ill., have been expanded to support low-level signal and power applications for on-engine automotive, commercial vehicles and off-road construction equipment. These panel-mount and twist-lock sealed bulkhead connectors and backshells are designed to meet or exceed requirements for USCAR-2 Class 3 (–40 to 125°C) operating environments. MX150 panel-mount connectors […]
