Molex Secures Samtec as Second-Source Supplier for Edge Card Interconnect Trio

Molex Incorporated and Samtec, Inc. have signed a second-source agreement under which Samtec* is licensed to manufacture, market and sell Molex EdgeLine®, EXTreme LPHPower™ and EXTreme Ten60Power™ product portfolios worldwide.

“We are pleased to reach agreement with Samtec to provide OEMs a reliable new supplier with expertise in established and niche connector markets,” said Ken Stead, product manager, Molex. “Recognised for superior industry capabilities, Samtec is well-positioned to partner in multi-source marketing and expanding the total available market for these innovative Molex solutions.”

The Molex Edgeline range comprises four dynamic product families (CoEdge, Vertical, Press-fit CoPlanar, EdgeLine Signal & Power) each with unique features and benefits. These one piece edge card solutions deliver low-cost, flexible and scalable interconnect solutions with numerous mating orientations for a wide range of telecommunications, computing and storage applications.

A mixed, high-current power and signal connector, Molex EXTreme LPHPower provides up to 127.0A per linear inch of space and can be mated in a right-angle, coplanar or vertical orientation. The low-profile 7.50mm (.295) EXTreme LPHPower interconnect can increase free airflow up to 25 percent over standard SSI style connectors.

The Molex EXTreme Ten60Power connector is a modular high-current power and signal system in a coplanar and right-angle board-to-board orientation. The EXTreme Ten60Power connector delivers up to 260.0A per linear inch, representing the highest current density available in a low-profile connector on the market.

“Samtec is excited to enter into a licensing agreement to bring customers proven patented solutions from Molex. As innovators in the electronics marketplace, our joint efforts will reach existing and new markets with these leading edge connector technologies,” concurs Doug Wathen, product marketing development manager, Samtec, Inc.

Samtec’s new offerings will replicate Molex Edgeline, EXTreme LPHPower and EXTreme Ten60Power products. The two companies plan to jointly conduct cross-testing and safety agency (UL, CAT) approvals.