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…

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…

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 Incorporated announced that they will present their 2012 Global eCatalog Distributor of the Year award to Digi-Key Corporation. The award recognizes a Molex global partner demonstrating financial growth coupled with operational and management excellence in advancing Molex products and technology around the world. Headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Digi-Key Corporation serves over 450,000 customers…

Molex Incorporated recently expanded support to data and telecommunications networking customers with the addition of Quick-Turn Line (QTL) Cable Assemblies, providing rapid order processing and shipping on custom length optical cable assemblies.  The QTL assemblies will shorten lead times for customers requiring small to medium sized orders of Molex optical cable assemblies. Molex QTL cable…

Molex Incorporated and profichip GmbH announce a strategic cooperation focusing on PROFINET technologies. Molex software development kits (SDK) are the first choice of many PLC manufacturers and device makers for connectivity where maximum throughput and efficiency are key requirements. The Molex offer includes PROFINET IO-Controller and IO-Device SDK based on ANSI “C” source code. Profichip…

Molex Incorporated has expanded its micro-SIM card socket portfolio for mobile device manufacturers.  Designed for smart phones, tablet PCs, GPS watches and other space-constrained applications, micro-SIM push-push card sockets deliver high contact and advanced card-retention features to prevent accidental ejection. The push-pull socket versions offer anti-shorting and card polarization features. A new card-tray version provides…

Molex Incorporated announces the availability of its QSFP+ low power 56 Gbps Fourteen Data Rate Active Optical Cable (AOC), which delivers a reliable and less costly solution for aggregated data rates up to 56 Gbps over reaches up to 4 km. The QSFP+ 56 Gbps AOC integrated cable requires less than 1 W per cable, and…

Molex Incorporated announces it will showcase a wide range of its Brad® connectivity and communications solutions and Woodhead® electrical products at Automation Fair 2012 in Philadelphia, PA, November 7-8, Booth 1417. Brad connectivity solutions from Molex at Automation Fair 2012 include: Brad SST™ IP67 Remote Communication Module for PROFIBUS- connectivity is a powerful PB3 remote…

Molex Incorporated reinforced its commitment to innovative medical electronics with the expansion of its suite of MediSpec™ interconnect technologies and the recent acquisition of Affinity Medical Technologies, LLC. A subsidiary of Molex, Affinity Medical specializes in customized interconnects for next-generation healthcare devices In addition to Affinity Medical Technologies, the Molex booth will feature the recently…

Molex Incorporated introduces the QuickConnect and Fast Start Up capabilities of Brad® HarshIO modules at Pack Expo International, October 28 – 31, Chicago, IL, Molex booth S2957. The QuickConnect feature is designed for use with Ethernet/IP protocol products and the Fast Start Up capability is designed for use with PROFINET protocol products that are part…