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Enabling Next-Generation Innovation

Connectivity solutions that support demanding requirements for power, reliability, high-speed data, shrinking form factors and rugged performance are critical enablers for next-generation innovation across a variety of industries and applications — from data centers to automotive and MedTech. Rapidly changing industry landscapes present unique challenges for ongoing advancements in connectivity and the impacts on user experience. Only deep expertise and experience satisfy the requirements.  

A new report from Molex examines the long-standing trade-off between ruggedization and miniaturization. Learn how innovations in materials science, design techniques and manufacturing processes are enabling the development of smaller, more reliable products that can withstand harsh conditions. Read Breaking Boundaries: Uniting Ruggedization and Miniaturization in Connector Design

Overview


Next-generation technologies and innovations are rapidly evolving across virtually every industry. While they bring advanced features and functionality to enterprises and consumers alike, they also present new challenges for connectivity.

Data centers need to support greater bandwidth, higher speeds and lower latencies without sacrificing signal integrity, scalability or reliability. Vehicles will need to be more connected and more efficient than ever, requiring automakers to address growing system complexity along with battery and charging efficiency for electric vehicles. Medical devices will need to incorporate new levels of miniaturization, sensory input and data capabilities to improve patients’ lives. Lastly, next-gen innovation must deliver the best possible consumer experience with emphasis on comfort, ease of use and personalization.

Molex is at the forefront of enabling next-generation innovation, collaborating with customers across a variety of industries to provide advanced interconnect solutions that help solve complex connectivity challenges.

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Breaking Boundaries: Uniting Ruggedization and Miniaturization in Connector Design

Electronics continue to trend to smaller, lighter and more powerful form factors. As a result, designers are grappling with the trade-offs between ruggedized and miniaturized connectors. In the past, ruggedized components designed to withstand harsh conditions were generally bulky and heavy. Conversely, miniaturized components, valued for their compact form factor, were often less robust and more fragile.  This in-depth report dares to ask: Why can’t we have both? 

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Data Center and High-Performance Computing Innovation


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In-Depth Report of Thermal Management Solutions for I/O Modules

Thermal management in data centers has always been challenging. But now, advanced applications such as AI and machine learning are taking high data processing demands to the next level – and legacy cooling solutions may no longer be enough. Examine the drawbacks of established thermal management systems and explore new innovations on the horizon. 

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Thermal Management for High-Power Pluggable Optical Modules

Thermal management plays a pivotal role in enhancing the reliability and efficiency of high-power pluggable optical modules. Advancements in data center technologies and applications are rapidly increasing power consumption of these modules, and designers face the critical task of finding effective and scalable cooling solutions.

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Design Considerations for 224G System Architecture

224G technology presents significant opportunities for advancing hyperscale data centers with impressive data transmission speeds to support demanding applications. Get expert insights for conquering design challenges and building robust, reliable 224G-based systems.

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Automotive Innovation


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Breaking Boundaries: Uniting Ruggedization and Miniaturization in Connector Design

As demand grows for more advanced automotive electronic features, so does the need for smaller, more durable components. Learn how the convergence of ruggedized and miniaturized connectors is transforming the automotive industry — and many others. 

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Next-Gen Vehicles Rely on Miniaturization

Automotive manufacturers are up against a major problem: dwindling space in feature-rich vehicles. Discover how rugged miniaturized connectors meet the performance and spatial needs for demanding vehicle applications.

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Zonal Architecture vs. Domain Architecture

Emerging vehicle functionality is pushing traditional domain architecture to its limit. Discover why automakers are migrating from domain to zonal architecture to support the functionality of tomorrow’s vehicles.

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Solving Two Key Design Challenges for EV Charging

Continued growth in electric vehicles (EV) is putting pressure on charging infrastructure. Discover the design challenges that are most critical to address to achieve high-power, high-quality charging.

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Medical Device Innovation


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Consumerization of Healthcare: A New Landscape for Medical Device Design

Healthcare consumerization has opened a new world of access and convenience for patients and set medical technology (MedTech) manufacturers on a new and unfamiliar journey. What innovation strategies can MedTech designers employ to meet consumer demands safely and effectively?   

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Molex Helps Innovative Device Reach the Assembly Line

The road from idea to manufacturing can be long and winding, especially in the medical device industry. Molex engineering teams supported the design and development of an innovative patient monitoring device to accelerate time to market for a cost-effective, high-quality solution.

Consumer Experience Innovation


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Uniting Ruggedization and Miniaturization in Connector Design

Consumer electronics continue to shrink in size, even while adding more functionality — and components must be able to support both needs. This report investigates how miniaturized, ruggedized connectors are enabling new industry breakthroughs and redefining the future landscape of electronic devices. 

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Breakthroughs in VR Headsets Enabled by Miniaturization

Widespread adoption of AR and VR devices continues to be slow to ramp — so what’s preventing these devices from reaching the popularity of other consumer wearables? Miniaturized connectivity solutions can spur adoption with new levels of comfort and capability.

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Designing the Future of Home Appliance User Interfaces

Intuitive user interfaces (UIs) are transforming home appliances, making them more convenient and user-friendly. Discover trends in UI design, from touchscreens to voice control, and learn how Molex helps create solutions for connected appliances.