Molex Industrial Solutions

Molex Industrial IoT solutions

The Industrial IOT promises a significant digital transformation that ventures beyond the automation of production. Advancements in modular technologies are making machines more connected than ever before and transitioning technologies will redefine the deployment and future uses for systems and control infrastructure.

Molex provides the critical components including cables, connectors and communication systems, that will enable emerging trends such as IOT integration, digital twins and AI.

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  • Industrial connectivity
  • Antennas
  • Micro solutions
  • Power connectors
  • Sensors
  • Wire-to-wire and wire-to-board connectors

Industrial connectivity

Brad PROFINET IO-link HarshIO modules

Molex Brad PROFINET* IO-Link* HarshIO Modules are designed for factory automation machine builders, bringing versatility and cost savings.

 
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Brad DeviceNet HarshIO M8 modules

Molex Brad DeviceNet HarshIO M8 Modules are the only modules that combine IP67 protection, an extremely compact housing and full M8 connectivity.

 
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Brad Ultra-Lock connection system

Ultra-Lock (M12) EX cordsets and receptacles provide process automation installers with a safe, quick connection interface for instrumentation and control devices in potentially explosive and hazardous areas.

 
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Brad M12 and M8 connectors

Molex Brad Field Attachable M12 and M8 connectors provide flexible solutions for installing and adapting automation infrastructure projects.

 
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HarshIO IP67 compact modules

HarshIO IP67 I/O compact modules for EtherNet/IP provide a reliable solution for connecting industrial controllers to I/O devices through on-machine mounting in harsh environments.

 
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Molex Brad® M8 and M12 cordsets

Molex Brad® Nano-Change® (M8) and Micro-Change® (M12) Cordsets with WSOR cables are designed to provide a rugged solution for connections in harsh environments.

 
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Antennas

Triple-band 900MHz, 2.45GHz Wi-Fi

Triple-band Wi-Fi antennas satisfy the need for wireless communication with higher-barrier penetration, operating over a larger but lower frequency range of 900MHz.

 
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2.4GHz/5GHz side-fed cable flexible

Designed for fast and easy integration into Wi-Fi devices at minimal implementation cost, this side-fed cable flexible antenna enables balanced RF transmission independent of cable length variations.

 
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2.4GHz/5GHz GNSS/Wi-Fi combo

Molex 2.4GHz/5GHz GNSS/Wi-Fi combo antennas offer a combination of long range connectivity, high power efficiency and easy integration advantages for IoT, GPS and M2M applications.

 
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211996 series 5.9GHz flexible

This antenna is used for dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) technology, used for vehicles and infrastructure communications.

 
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698MHz to 4000MHz cellular flexible

Molex LTE cellular antennas are available in both cabled and SMT versions. SMT LTE antennas are compact and can be conveniently mounted on PCB corners to maximize the application’s usable space.

 
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Micro solutions

SlimStack board-to-board plugs connectors

Molex’s SlimStack board-to-board connectors are available in a variety of pitch sizes, mated heights and circuit sizes for compact applications.

 
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Easy-on FFC/FPC connectors

Molex's easy-on FFC/FPC connectors are suitable for applications that demand small pitch size with high-reliability.

 
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FSB5 series SlimStack board-to-board connectors

The SlimStack FSB5 series of 0.40mm pitch floating board-to-board connectors feature a large floating range for space-saving and design flexibility.

 
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Power connectors

Ultra-Fit power connectors

Molex’s Ultra-Fit power connectors eliminate same-circuit-size cross mating, optimise space savings and ease assembly with low mating force and high-density.

 
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Micro-Fit 3.0 power connectors

Micro-Fit 3.0 power connectors feature a maximum current rating of 8.5A to meet low- to mid-range power application needs.

 
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Nano-Fit power connectors

Nano-Fit power connectors deliver both fully protected header terminals and a small package.

 
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FCT D-sub connectors family

Learn more about Molex FCT D-sub connectors, available in standard, high-density and mixed-layout versions, as well as various material and plating combinations.

 
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Sensors

Contrinex inductive and photoelectric sensors

Contrinex are robust, self-contained inductive and photoelectric sensors with an integrated IO-link featuring compact housings, a large sensing range and patented UV technology.

 
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Wire-to-wire and wire-to-board connectors

Mini-Lock OTS discrete wire cable assemblies

OTS Mini-Lock discrete wire cable assemblies offer a 2.50mm pitch and premium housing features, and they are available in a variety of cable lengths to facilitate both prototyping and global production.

 
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2.50mm board-in connectors

2.50mm board-in connectors, designed for automotive and industrial applications, comply with major industry standards.

 
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CP-6.5 connector system

Leveraging full keying and color-pairing features, foolproof CP-6.5 connectors enhance user safety while speeding up consumer and industrial interconnect assembly applications.

 
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L1NK 250 wire to board connector system

The L1NK 250 connector system is a wire-to-board system that delivers up to 11A of current through 2.50mm pitch and offers superior design options for flexibility and efficient assembly.

 
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Industry 4.0: the origins and outlook of smart manufacturing

As new innovations change the devices, machines and people that fuel manufacturing, how will Industry 4.0 continue to revolutionise the manufacturing as we know it?

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