Molex has acquired the business of Nistica, a developer and manufacturer of wavelength selective switching (WSS), with particular distinction in the rapidly emerging segment of high-port count WSS. A comprehensive suite of Nistica wavelength management solutions will enhance Molex’s offering of innovative solutions for next-generation architectures in the core of metro and long-haul networks. Nistica’s […]
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Easy-On FFC/FPC connectors from Molex are reliable in a small-pitch design
Molex has launched two FFC/FPC connectors designed to serve the growing information market needs of automakers and television display manufacturers, as well as designers requiring small-pitch, high-reliability connectors. The Easy-On FFC/FPC connectors are offered in 0.5 mm and 1.0 mm pitch forms to provide a reliable connection while reducing space, weight and cost in this […]
Molex’s Ultra-Fit and Nano-Fit power connectors available from Sager Electronics
Sager Electronics is now stocking Molex’s Ultra-Fit and Nano-Fit power connectors. Ultra-Fit power connectors solve four key design challenges while offering the premium housing features of proven Mini-Fit and Micro-Fit 3.0 connector systems: color-coded housings mitigate the risk of mis-mating, optional TPA retainers significantly reduce terminal back-out, the streamlined design is 17% smaller than competing power […]
Molex introduces Coeur CST high-current interconnect system
Molex now offers the innovative Coeur CST High-Current Interconnect System featuring a unique new float design that accommodates pin to socket misalignment allowing for ease of mating PCB to PCB, PCB to bus bar, or bus bar to bus bar without the risk of overstress damage to the socket contact system. “It is difficult to […]
Molex’s CEO to retire after legacy career with the company
Molex has announced that Chief Executive Officer Martin P. Slark will be retiring in November after 42 years of service. Slark led the company through significant growth, as well as through Molex’s acquisition by Koch Industries in 2013. Over his 13-year tenure as CEO, Molex’s revenues and profits more than doubled and its number of […]
Edgelock wire-to-wire signal connector from Molex securely locks edge cards
Molex introduced the EdgeLock wire-to-wire signal card connector, which ensures a direct and secure mating to the PCB Edge-Card. The 2.00 mm-pitch edge lock connector saves space and reduces assembly time. “The consumer electronics and appliance industries want a secure connector system, and the EdgeLock meets that need,” said MyungGyu Kim, product manager, Molex. “The […]
Molex introduces improved PicoBlade connector system
Molex introduces improvements to its best-selling PicoBlade connector that will meet the growing needs in the consumer, healthcare and industrial markets for a secure connection in rugged applications. The 1.25 pitch PicoBlade connector offers a reliable connection in both wire-to-wire and wire-to-board applications. With four header options, the PicoBlade is versatile, compact and flexible enough […]
Molex and Samtec collaborate on next-generation data center solutions
Molex and Samtec have announced a Licensed Source Agreement which brings together innovations that provide a new generation of solutions to meet the evolving needs of 56G and 112G data speeds. Molex and Samtec are the only suppliers licensed to offer the Molex BiPass and Samtec Twinax Flyover Systems to meet the needs of the […]
Molex acquires FPGA-computing system provider BittWare
Molex has acquired BittWare Inc., a global provider of computing systems featuring field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) deployed in data center compute and network packet processing applications. “Among the foremost FPGA computing platform developers, BittWare brings an impressive breadth of board-level computing technologies, integrated systems and software expertise,” said Tim Ruff, senior vice president of Molex. […]
Molex introduces D-Sub Earthing connector
Molex has introduced a D-Sub form factor Earthing connector to help customers make secure and robust earthing connections without the use of special tools or specialist training. The connector is designed for hash environments and meets IP66 and IP67 requirements. The Earthing connector protects equipment from stray voltages through a secure and low-impedance connection to […]
