MOLEX

Connectors and interconnect systems

About the manufacturer

Molex was founded in Illinois, United States, in 1938 as a plastics manufacturer. Over the following decades it developed electrical-connection technology and became an important supplier of connectors and interconnect systems to the electronics industry. The brand now covers signal, power and data-transmission solutions, cable assemblies and technologies for automotive and communications markets. Molex’s history reflects the transition from basic mechanical components to sophisticated, miniaturised electronic interfaces.

The main technical solutions associated with MOLEX include wire-to-board connectors, board-to-board connectors and signal and power connectors. Connectors provide detachable power, signal and data links in electronic equipment. Contact geometry, normal force, housing materials and assembly determine connection reliability. High-speed and harsh-environment applications require a compatible complete connector family.

Applications

MOLEX solutions are relevant to applications where component characteristics must be matched to the final equipment:

machine automation
industrial electronics
computing equipment
data communication
measurement devices
power connections

MOLEX products available from Maritex

The Maritex catalogue range listed under MOLEX focuses on the following product groups: wire-to-board connectors; board-to-board connectors; signal and power connectors. Individual models may differ in electrical specifications, mechanical construction and integration requirements.

Available product groups include:

wire-to-board connectors
board-to-board connectors
signal and power connectors
contacts and connector accessories

Verify contact count, pitch, current and voltage ratings, termination, shielding and mating-cycle limits. Receptacles, plugs, contacts and accessories must be mutually compatible. The exact variant should always be selected using its full part number and model-specific documentation.

Quantity pcs.	Net price PLN/pcs.
1+	0.29
100+	0.26
500+	0.23

IDC connectors