Molex Incorporated

IP67 sealing performance and superior cable retention for advanced performance and reliability WALLDORF, Germany – 16 December, 2010 – Molex Incorporated augments its range of externally-threaded Brad® mPm® DIN valve connectors with the addition of Form C and Form Micro housings; combining IP67 sealing properties with an external-thread design, the mPm DIN valve connector range provides superior cable retention for increased performance and reliability, simplifies the manufacturing process and reduces overall applied costs for hydraulic, pneumatic and electromagnetic drive systems.

Molex Incorporated introduces the Brad IO-Device protocol development kit version 2.2 for PROFINET that enables OEMs to develop and market their own branded PROFINET IO devices. Fully-compliant with PROFINET IO version 2.2 specifications, the Molex protocol stack supports conformance Class-B and has already been integrated on customer system platforms and successfully PNO-certified by the PROFIBUS User Organisation.

Molex Incorporated, one of the world’s leading electronic connector companies, is please to announce that the company has received a 2010 Chicago Innovation Award for its Circular MT Expanded Beam Interconnect solution. This fibre optic interconnect solution addresses the need for high reliability and performance in the medical, data, video and telecommunications industries.

Molex Incorporated announces that its next generation HDMI* Type D (Micro) connector is now available for purchase. The HDMI Type D (Micro) connector is a new miniaturised connector solution designed to help deliver high definition video and images from mobile devices to flat panel screens. The connector, which meets all of the electrical and mechanical specifications of the HDMI Specification 1.4a released in March 2010, will provide significant benefits to the digital still camera and mobile device markets.

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Understanding the application and the environment in which it operates is critical for good connector design; at this year’s electronica Molex Incorporated will launch many new and innovative designs that address the specific needs of the medical, renewable energy, automotive and non-automotive transportation (NAT) and lighting markets to name but a few.

Increased demand for smaller, faster mobile devices is leading to growth of LDS technology

Molex Incorporated has announced the release of the Customer Convenience Port (CCP) modules, which provide the automotive and non-automotive transportation markets with access to the high-speed audio and video connections needed for computers, video displays, CD players, DVD players and video games. The CCP modules can be quickly and cost effectively designed and supplied with high-level custom options including full I/O integration, passive and active PCB routing and mechanical enclosure design.

Molex Incorporated,has been presented with the Distribution Award of Assodel, the Italian Association of Electronic Suppliers. The Award acknowledges the ongoing high level of support, both technically and commercially, that Molex Italy provides to its distribution partners and is the second time that Molex has been recognised by Assodel, receiving the same award five years ago.

ColorChip and Molex Incorporated announce today the development of the QSFP+ 40G-LR4 pluggable module with duplex LC interface. The transceiver, which was developed under an Israel-U.S. Bi-national Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) foundation grant awarded in 2007, is designed to provide the same performance level as the CFP 40G-LR4 module but with substantial size, power and cost benefits to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end users.

Molex Incorporated, has released a 1.28mm height microSD* memory card connector. The ultra-small connector joins the Molex line designed for microSD applications. Molex microSD connectors reduce memory card fly-out and sticking problems in digital cameras, tablet PCs, mobile phones and other compact consumer electronic devices.

ColorChip and Molex Incorporated announce the development of the QSFP+ 40G-LR4 pluggable module with duplex LC interface. The transceiver, which was developed under an Israel-U.S. Bi-national Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) foundation grant awarded in 2007, is designed to provide the same performance level as the CFP 40G-LR4 module but with substantial size, power and cost benefits to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end users.

Following the successful introduction of the SolarSpec Junction Box for automated installation on the back of silicon photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, Molex Incorporated introduces a junction box designed specifically to meet the growing demand for solar thin-film photovoltaic (PV) panels. The SolarSpec Junction Box from Molex provides the interface between the conductor ribbons on the PV module and the external DC I/O cables.

The Helieon™ Sustainable Light Module was recently announced as the industry’s first easily replaceable, socketed LED module with mass-market pricing. On the heels of winning the Lightfair® 2010 “Innovative Product of the Year” Award, Molex Incorporated has announced that it will be licensing its Helieon interconnect technology IP portfolio. Licensing of the socketed, interconnect interface used in the Helieon module will enable lighting fixture manufacturers globally to develop products based on the technology, allowing for faster industry adoption. By supporting the industry standardisation of the Helieon module interconnect technology, Molex is helping to ensure long-term design opportunities while protecting the development investment of fixture manufacturers and their valued customers worldwide.

Molex Incorporated has extended its RF and microwave product capabilities with the 2009 acquisition of China-based Zhenjiang Tean Telecom & Appliance Co., Ltd. (Tean), a designer and manufacturer of a variety of radio frequency (RF) and microwave products for the telecom and base station/wireless markets globally.

Molex Incorporated continues its commitment to grow its lighting portfolio by drawing on the company’s expertise in the connector and electronics business. Molex has a long history of tapping into its core capabilities to develop innovative products for a wide variety of industries, including telecommunications, medical and military/aerospace. In lighting, Molex has steadily built its award-winning Woodheadâ line of lighting products to include the most rugged solutions for today’s harsh environments. More recently, Molex has entered the LED market with the formation of its Solid-State Lighting (SSL) business unit and introduction of the Helieon™ Sustainable Light Module with Bridgelux

Molex Incorporated and Bridgelux were presented the Most Innovative Product of the Year Award for the Helieon™ Sustainable Light Module at this year’s LIGHTFAIR International in Las Vegas. This is the highest award bestowed by the judges and recognises the best new product out of nearly 200 submissions. The Helieon Sustainable Light Module also won in the category of “specialty lamps”, one of the 14 product categories evaluated by an independent panel of renowned lighting professionals.

Molex Incorporated announces the availability of the Multi-Drop Sealed Connector and Cable System, a sealed, modular, cable connector system for the transfer of both power and data/signal in a multi-drop configuration. Using cable-pierce technology to deliver a rugged, free-form, pluggable connector string, the Multi-Drop Sealed Connector and Cable System is fully sealed to IP66 and IP67 ratings, and can be customised to meet any requirements for internal and external data/signal and power applications, providing customers with greater flexibility when designing their applications

Molex Incorporated expands its Mini-Fit® family with the addition of two new products. Both products meet the high-current and high-density standards found in the Mini-Fit family and are ideal for a wide range of industries and applications including telecommunications, medical, industrial equipment, personal computers and power supplies.

Molex Incorporated has released the SolarSpec™ Junction Box and Cable Assemblies designed for installation on the back of mono- and polycrystalline photovoltaic (PV) solar modules. These products provide the interface between the conductor ribbons on the panel and the DC I/O cables. Molex SolarSpec solutions are specifically designed for applications in the solar and renewable energy industry.