News and BusinessMolex says it is ramping production of its commercially available 400G ZR QSFP-DD pluggable coherent optical transceivers to support ever-increasing demands for advanced Data Centre Interconnect (DCI) solutions. Designed in compliance with the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) 400G ZR standard, Molex’s 400G ZR is claimed to be among the first standards-based, pluggable coherent optical modules […]
News and BusinessMolex, a leading global connectivity and electronics solutions provider, announced the acquisition of Fiberguide Industries, a manufacturer of customised optical fibre solutions based in Caldwell, Idaho. Fiberguide will join Molex’s Polymicro business, a Phoenix-based provider of specialty optical fibre and fluidic-based products tailored for medical, industrial and datacom applications. Molex says that Fiberguide is uniquely […]
Technologies and ProductsElectronic solutions manufacturer Molex, will collaborate with Cisco and Ixia, a Keysight Business, in a joint demonstration at the ECOC 2019, to be held September 23-25, 2019 at Molex booth 94 in Dublin, Ireland. Showcasing a 400 Gbps system capability, attendees will able to see the performance of Molex DACs, ACCs and other optics. The […]
Technologies and ProductsMACOM Technology Solutions Inc. a supplier of semiconductor solutions, has announced availability of production versions of its four-channel (4 x 100G) 56/106 Gbit PAM-4 linear transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs) optimised for use in 400G optical modules targeting cloud data centre applications. The new MATA-03820 and the MATA-03819 are available in flip chip and wire bonding packaging […]
Technologies and ProductsMolex has announced a full line of next-generation data centre infrastructure solutions to address expanding hyperscale requirements, including higher bandwidth and increasing data rates. Molex says that data storage requirements are growing by more than 40% each year, and digital information is expected to grow to 40 zettabytes by 2020. There are a number of […]
News and BusinessComponents and solutions company Molex has partnered with industrial fibre optic communications systems maker Phoenix Digital Corporation (PDC), to market and provide end-to-end, high-availability communication network solutions for industrial automation markets. PDC’s products incorporate Ethernet-based smart switch technology in a secure and fault-tolerant communication platform. The integrated platform increases plant level connectivity of process and […]
Technologies and ProductsLends expertise to industry groups developing specifications for SFP-DD and QSFP-DD Interfaces, 100G Lambda MSA Optical Link. Optical components and systems developer Molex is serving in several leadership roles in Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) Groups aimed at fostering development of new high-speed, high-density interfaces and links used in telecommunication, data centre equipment and networking platforms. “Building […]
Technologies and ProductsMolex has introduced a line of multi-port EMI adapters with internal laser protection shutters. The versatile adapters can support a variety of connector types including MXC, MTP/MPO, MT, and HBMT. The adapters are ideal for data communications and networking applications that require I/O density, EMI containment, streamlined behind-panel fiber routing and eye protection. They feature […]
News and BusinessMolex, a global manufacturer of interconnect solutions, has announced a strategic global collaboration and investment in Excelfore, an innovative Silicon Valley-based provider of cloud platform and connectivity applications for intelligent transportation. Molex’s investment in a “Series A” round of funding secured a 20% minority ownership of Excelfore. Headquartered in Fremont, CA with offices in China, […]
Technologies and ProductsMolex has introduced the Brad M12 Power F-Coded cordsets and receptacles, featuring a current carrying capacity of up to 16.0A per pin with a blind-mate key design. While the products were developed to meet the growing power requirements of motors, solenoid-operated valves, actuation equipment and 24V DC auxiliary power systems in automation control systems, they […]
Technologies and ProductsEMI shielding adapters address mechanical design requirements limiting EMI and radio frequency interference (RFI) emissions from front panels or enclosures. High-Density Multiport Optical EMI Shielding Adapters (up to 15 ports) from Molex are constructed of either all die-cast housings or as a half die-cast, half polymer housing. Housings have an EMI gasket that seals the […]
Technologies and ProductsMolex has introduced the MXMag Gigabit Single-Port RJ45 connector. With options suitable for automated reflow-solder assembly, the integrated magnetic jack provides OEMs with a high-speed assembly solution without compromising the robust and reliable through-hole PCB connection. Traditionally, RJ45 connectors with integrated magnetics are hand placed and wave soldered to ensure that the through-hole PCB connection is […]
Technologies and ProductsEMI shielding adapters address mechanical design requirements limiting EMI and radio frequency interference (RFI) emissions from front panels or enclosures. High-Density Multiport Optical EMI Shielding Adapters (up to 15 ports) from Molex are constructed of either all die-cast housings or as a half die-cast, half polymer housing. Housings have an EMI gasket that seals the […]