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| Molex, established in 1938, is one of the world's largest global manufacturers of interconnect products. Molex creates innovative product solutions for wire-to-wire, wire-to-board, and board-to-board connectors, including header, backplane, terminal, telecom, ethernet, and cable, as well as application tooling. Molex's efforts to minimize the environmental impacts of business activities, products, and services are reflected in their commitment to their environment management system, ECOCARE.
Nearly Every Connector Under the Sun
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| Molex 98266 High Temperature Premo-Flex Cable Jumpers The Molex 98266 High Temperature Premo-Flex Cable Jumpers are 0.50mm (.020") pitch jumpers used to connect two PC boards and terminate to either ZIF or Non-ZIF FFC connectors with an operating temperature of -40ºC to 105ºC. Available in a wide variety of lengths and circuit sizes, the Molex 98266 High Temperature Premo-Flex Cable Jumpers carry 30V and 0.5A current. The Molex 98266 series features both Type A (contacts on same side) and Type D (contacts on opposite sides). | Click here to view more Featured Molex Products
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| New Molex Products
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| Added 05/2012 |
Molex Micro-USB Type B Vertical Receptacle - EXPANSION |
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| Added 04/2012 |
Molex Mini-Fit Plus HCS™ 4.20mm Pitch Dual-Row Vertical Headers - EXPANSION |
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| Added 04/2012 |
Molex 0.30mm Easy-On™ BackFlip FPC Connectors |
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| Added 03/2012 |
Molex 47950 Series 2.4/5 GHz WIFI Antennas |
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| Added 03/2012 |
Molex microSD/mini-SIM Card Combo Connector |
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| Added 03/2012 |
Molex Magnetic Jacks RJ45 Gigabit/Gigabit PoE Single Port |
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| Added 03/2012 |
Molex 0.30mm Premo-Flex™ Pitch Flat-Flex Etched-Copper Polyimide Jumpers |
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| Added 03/2012 |
Molex Mini-Fit Plus HMC Terminals |
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| Added 03/2012 |
Molex Quixon Quick-Disconnect Terminals |
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| Added 03/2012 |
Molex LED Array Holders for Cree XLamp® MP-L & CXA20 |
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| Added 03/2012 |
Molex zSFP+ SMT Connectors |
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| Added 10/2011 |
Molex Evaldi™ Earphones |
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| Added 10/2011 |
Molex 2.4GHz SMD On-Ground Antenna |
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| Added 09/2011 |
Molex LED Array Holders & Heat Sink for Citizen/Illumitex/Bridgelux LEDs |
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| Added 08/2011 |
Molex LED Array Holder for Bridgelux ES |
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| Added 06/2011 |
Molex SolarSpec™ DC Connectors for PV Panels |
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| Added 06/2011 |
Molex Category 2 Micro HDMI to HDMI Cable Assemblies |
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| Added 05/2011 |
Molex CMC Hybrid Automotive Connectors - EXPANSION |
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| Added 04/2011 |
Molex Micro SAS Receptacles |
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| Added 04/2011 |
Molex iPass+CXP-EF Integrated Connectors - EXPANSION |
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| Added 04/2011 |
Molex SlimStack™ SMT High Mating Retention Board-to-Board Connectors - EXPANSION |
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| Added 03/2011 |
Molex Flexi-Mate™ 3.70mm Pitch B2B and W2B Connectors |
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| Added 03/2011 |
Molex Molex Industry's Lowest Profile Push-Pull microSD Card Connector - EXPANSION |
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| Added 03/2011 |
Molex CLIK-Mate™ 1.5mm Wire-to-Board Connectors - EXPANSION |
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| Added 03/2011 |
Molex MX150L™ Sealed Automotive Connector System - EXPANSION |
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| Added 03/2011 |
Molex 0.25mm Pitch Easy-On™ FPC Connectors |
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| Added 03/2011 |
Molex VHDM® H-Series Backplane Connector System |
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| Added 01/2011 |
Molex Stac64™ Automotive Connection System |
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| Added 01/2011 |
Molex SlimStack™ SMT Board-to-Board Connectors - EXPANSION |
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| Added 01/2011 |
Molex Helieon™ Down Light Modules |
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| Added 11/2010 |
Molex 98266 High Temperature Premo-Flex Cable Jumpers - New At Mouser |
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| Added 09/2010 |
Molex 48338 PCI Express® Mini Card Connectors |
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| Added 09/2010 |
Molex Micro-USB Connectors - EXPANSION |
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| Added 08/2010 |
Molex SolarSpec™ Junction Box |
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Molex 46235 Micro-Fit 3.00mm Low Force Terminal - EXPANSION |
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| Added 08/2010 |
Molex 0.5mm FPC Connector with Dual Contact |
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| Added 07/2010 |
Molex SD Memory Card Connector - EXPANSION |
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Molex Industry's Smallest microSD Card Connector-EXPANSION |
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| Added 06/2010 |
Molex Commercial Micro-D Subminiature Connectors-EXPANSION |
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Molex Micro-USB Type B Vertical Receptacle - EXPANSION
Molex has expanded its Micro-USB Type B Receptacle Connector offering to include a vertical orientation style.
Molex Micro-USB Receptacles utilize Micro-USB technology,
reduce PCB real estate, and are OTG compatible. The connector body has a
unique laser-welded metal shield design that reinforces mechanical seam
strength while preventing damage to the receptacle due to perpendicular
or horizontal (wrenching) stress. Other key features of the Micro-USB Receptacles
include high durability of over 10,000 insertion cycles, and a passive
latching mechanism that provides higher extraction forces without
sacrificing the USB's ease-of-use when synchronizing and charging
portable devices. The Molex Micro-USB Receptacles are well-suited for DVD Players, digital cameras, digital media players, MP3s, and mobile phones. The Molex Micro-USB Receptacles are available in Micro-B and Micro-AB versions.
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Molex microSD/mini-SIM Card Combo Connector
Molex offers the microSD/mini-SIM Card Combo Connector to meet the continuing need to save space, increase reliability, and add functionality in mobile devices. The Molex microSD/mini-SIM Card Combo Connector combines two memory card functions into one footprint to free up PCB space. This combo connector also includes a reverse mount eight-circuit microSD slot and options for a six- or eight-circuit normal mount SIM card slot. The design meets the requirements of both GSM and CDMA-style phones, and also provides two extra circuits that can accommodate functionality upgrades such as USB. Featuring a mounted height of 2.75mm (.108") and width and depth dimensions of 17.70mm (0.697") each, this connector offers the smallest overall dimensions of any similar combo version in the market today. Visible solder tails are located on two sides of the connector for easy mounting and inspection, while still providing superior coplanarity control of a maximum of 0.10mm (.004") after reflow soldering.
Molex 0.30mm Premo-Flex™ Pitch Flat-Flex Etched-Copper Polyimide Jumpers
Molex designed the 0.30mm Pitch Etched-Copper Polyimide Premo-Flex Flat-Flex Cable Jumpers to achieve tight tolerances for reliable connections to Series 502598-FPC 0.30mm pitch connectors. Premo-Flex Flat-Flex Cable Jumpers feature a polyimide substrate and etched-copper technology to achieve the tight tolerances required for reliable connections with 0.30mm pitch microminiature FPC connectors that standard copper wire FFC jumpers cannot. These off-the-shelf, ultra-flexible jumpers terminate to Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) FFC connectors, and enable designers to use the same PCB pattern on adjoining parallel PCBs. Using the Molex Premo-Flex Flat-Flex Cable Jumpers, designers can maximize board space and design flexibility in compact applications such as small electronic devices, digital cameras and handheld medical equipment.
New!
Molex has expanded its 0.30mm Pitch Etched-Copper Polyimide Premo-Flex
Flat-Flex Cable Jumpers product line to include additional circuit and
cable dimension options. The Molex 0.30mm Pitch Etched-Copper Polyimide
Premo-Flex Flat-Flex Cable Jumpers are available with 23, 25, 27,29, 33,
39, 45, and 51 circuits with cable lengths of 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 inches
and cable widths of 0.283, 0.307, 0.331, 0.354, 0.403, 0.472, 0.543,
and 0.614 inches to provide a wide array of design options.
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Molex Mini-Fit Plus HMC Terminals
Molex Mini-Fit Plus HMC (High-Mating Cycle) female crimp terminals are constructed using a proprietary, high-current alloy that increases mating cycles and enhances high-performance current-carrying capability. Mini-Fit Plus HMC female crimp terminals offer 1500 mating cycles and 13.0A per circuit when using 16 AWG wire. These terminals feature an elongated dimple design providing longer wipe lengths and increased contact area over standard Mini-Fit terminals. All standard Mini-Fit right angle headers (Series 5569, 42404, 43810, 46991) are compatible with Mini-Fit Plus HMC terminals, as they feature a solid-pin construction which is designed to handle high current. Molex Mini-Fit Plus HMC terminals are well-suited for desktop, power supply, telecommunications, industrial,
medical, marine, and Military Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), and mid-range power applications.
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Molex Magnetic Jacks RJ45 Gigabit/Gigabit PoE Single Port
Molex introduced magnetic jacks designed as single-port, integrated devices that combine network magnetics and RJ45 connectors to its line of modular jacks. The RJ45 magnetic jacks provide signal conditioning, EMI suppression, and signal isolation. The connectors use Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology for transmission of both data and power to networked devices over a standard Ethernet cable, which eliminates the need for separate power supplies. The single-port RJ45 magnetic jacks offered by Molex support Gigabit Ethernet and PoE Plus connectivity in accordance with IEEE802.3at, and are drop-in solutions for a wide range of applications in data/telecom, networking and home entertainment applications.
- 85793 Series Gigabit Magnetic Jack with integrated gigabit magnetics provide LEDs in multiple colors to meet design requirements.
- 85789 Series Gigabit PoE (Power over Ethernet) Enabled Magnetic Jack offer integrated gigabit PoE magnetics and multiple LEDs. The design includes four extra pins, allowing the designer to connect PoE circuitry to power PDs (Power Devices), such as security cameras or VOIP phones. This connector can also deliver power from a PSE, (Power Sourcing Equipment) such as a switch or router. The 85789 Series meets the PoE Plus 30Watt IEEE802.3at standard with backward compatibility to the 15Watt IEEE802.3af standard.
Molex QSFP Interconnects - EXPANSION
New! Now available in stacked integrated connector and cage combinations.
Molex
's Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (
QSFP
) solution is designed for high-density applications. Components of the
system include the Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) shielding cage,
passive cable assembly and a 38-circuit SMT host connector.
The
QSFP
connector, cage and cable assemblies, and loopbacks are part of a highly-integrated system that combines optimal real estate, power and port density.
Molex Quixon Quick-Disconnect Terminals
Molex expanded its existing offering of
AviKrimp™,
InsulKrimp™, and
Krimptite™
quick-disconnect terminals
with the Quixon™ Series. Quixon Quick-Disconnect Terminals feature a flexing beam and standard dimple. Quixon terminals
also include a side-relief cut, which allows for a slight angle during
mating to simplify blind mating, and a flared-barrel entry for easy wire
insertion. This design allows for a low insertion force to mate with
industry-standard male tabs to 6.35 by 0.81mm (.250 by .032") while
maintaining a high retention level for maximum security. The Quixon Quick-Disconnect Terminals from Molex offer convenient blind-mating to industry-standard tabs on PCBs, switches, capacitors, relays, and other devices in consumer, industrial, HVAC and automotive aftermarket applications.
Molex zSFP+ SMT Connectors
Molex offers the zSFP+ SMT Connectors to support 25 Gbps data rates and deliver unparalleled signal integrity with excellent EMI protection for next-generation Ethernet and Fibre Channel applications. Superior signal integrity (SI), mechanical, and electrical performance are assured through a patent-pending preferential coupling design that uses a narrow-edge, coupled, blanked- and formed-contact geometry and insert molding. Constructed with a high-temperature thermoplastic housing, these connectors withstand lead-free processing in an operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. Fully backward compatible, the zSFP+ SMT Connectors use the same PCB footprint, mating interface, and EMI cage dimensions as SFP+ form factor connectors, enabling them to be used as a drop-in replacement for current SFP+ designs. Capable of handling 25 Gbps data rates to support current 10 Gbps Ethernet and 16 Gbps Fibre Channel applications with additional margin without changing the host board design, the zSFP+ SMT Connectors offered by Molex are well-suited for telecommunication and data communication equipment.
Molex Mini-Fit Plus HCS™ 4.20mm Pitch Connectors
Molex Mini-Fit Plus HCS™ (High-Current System) 4.20mm Connectors deliver
up to 13.0A using with extended durability for higher-current,
mid-range power applications, without increasing design footprints. The
Mini-Fit Plus HCS product family consists of crimp terminals, headers
and PCB receptacles. Capable of up to 100 mating cycles in higher
current environments, Molex Mini-Fit Plus HCS Connectors are well-suited
for desktop, power supply, telecommunications, industrial, medical,
marine, and Military Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), and mid-range
power applications. The connectors are available in wire-to-wire,
wire-to-board and board-to-board configurations, and now as Dual Row
Vertical Headers.
New! Crimp Terminals and Dual-Row Vertical Headers in the Molex Mini-Fit Plus HCS connector family.
Molex Mini-Fit Plus HCS™ 4.20mm Pitch Dual-Row Vertical Headers - EXPANSION
Molex has expanded the Mini-Fit Plus HCS™ product family to include
4.20mm Pitch Dual-Row Vertical Headers with enhanced current-handling
capabilities for higher-current, mid-range power applications.
Molex Mini-Fit Plus HCS™ 4.20mm Connectors deliver
up to 13.0A using with extended durability for higher-current,
mid-range power applications, without increasing design footprints. The
Mini-Fit Plus HCS product family consists of crimp terminals, headers
and PCB receptacles. Capable of up to 100 mating cycles in higher
current environments, Molex Mini-Fit Plus HCS Connectors are well-suited
for desktop, power supply, telecommunications, industrial, medical,
marine, and Military Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), and mid-range
power applications. The connectors are available in wire-to-wire,
wire-to-board and board-to-board configurations, and now as Dual Row
Vertical Headers.
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Molex 0.30mm Easy-On™ BackFlip FPC Connectors
Molex introduced the 0.30mm Easy-OnTM BackFlipTM FPC Connectors as a line of dual-contact FPC connectors that eliminate the need to source a top and bottom-style connector when routing FPC to parallel boards. Offering the most compact dimensions of any equivalent competitive version, the 0.30mm Easy-On BackFlip FPC Connectors enable designers to source a single connector and utilize the same PCB pattern on adjoining parallel PCBs. With a unique terminal design that includes movable contacts, these connectors maintain secure connections between FPC contact pads and terminals even when the FPC cable is pulled up. The Molex 0.30mm Easy-On BackFlip FPC Connectors are well suited for applications requiring an overall compact size such as digital still cameras, digital video cameras, mobile devices, portable audio equipment, portable GPS equipment, and other handheld devices.
Molex 47950 Series 2.4/5 GHz WIFI Antennas
Molex 47950 Series 2.4/5 GHz WIFI Antennas
offer customers maximum radiation efficiencies over a wide range of
wireless
applications, with the convenience of easy-to-use and easy integration features.
Molex 47950 Series 2.4/5 GHz WIFI Antennas include
the small footprint 34.5 by 9.00mm version that delivers 75% minimum
total efficiency in the 2.4GHz band, with a minimum of 60% in the 5GHz
band. Another important feature of these Molex WIFI Antennas are their
dipole-style design which makes it independent from the PCB dimensions
used in the
wireless
application. Molex Series 47950 WIFI Antennas are ground-independent and
can be applied in any device without the constraints and concerns of
PCB grounding or PCB ground-induced radiation.
Molex LED Array Holders for Cree XLamp® MP-L & CXA20
Molex LED Array Holders for Cree XLamp® MP-L & CXA20 simplify the LED installation process for Cree energy-efficient XLamp® arrays. The Molex LED Array Holders for Cree XLamp® MP-L Arrays reduce installation time with compression contacts that eliminate hand soldering, and are available in series and parallel wiring options. The Molex LED Array Holders for Cree XLamp® CXA20 are electrical connectors and mechanical holders which simplify installation of Cree CXA20 arrays without solder connections. They are available with or without a clear cover to protect the LED array. Using unmatched interconnect technology, Molex provides a solderless solution to mounting LED arrays into OEM designs. LED array holders simplify the LED installation process by eliminating the need for hand or SMT soldering and expensive SMT equipment. The holders allow customers to install LED arrays quickly into fixtures, enable field replacements, and facilitate upgrades to current applications.
Molex 2.4GHz SMD On-Ground Antenna
Molex developed the 2.4 GHz SMD On-Ground Antenna as the smallest on-ground MID (Molded Interconnect Device) antenna in the market using the power and precision of Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) technology. Measuring only 3.00mm by 3.00mm by 4.00mm (0.118" by 0.118" by 0.157") and mated on one side of the PCB, the Molex 2.4 GHz SMD On-Ground Antenna enables designers to realize significant PCB real estate savings by leaving the ground layers in the PCB intact while freeing up space on the reverse side for other component assemblies. Featuring an omni-directional radiation pattern, this monopole antenna requires simple stripline matching on the PCB without the need for discrete components. Fully compatible with SMD and reflow processes, the Molex 2.4 GHz SMD On-Ground Antenna can be used as a stand-alone device without the need for cable connection. In addition to offering excellent thermal properties, the LCP body of the antenna provides a higher mechanical strain tolerance than ceramic antennas. Weighing 0.03g, the 2.4 GHz SMD On-Ground Antenna is ideally suited for portable electronic devices based on Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi® ZIGBEE® and other wireless standards such as tablet PCs, headsets, smart meters, and more.
Molex Evaldi™ Earphones
The Molex Evaldi™ Earphones provide superior 3D sound using patented airstream-control technologies that enable the transmission of both sharper high tones and lower bass sounds without interference. The noise-isolating Evaldi Earphones offer high fidelity sound quality with a 50mW power handling capacity and 20Hz to 20kHz frequency response. Designed with a 13.5mm driver unit and Y-shaped headset cord, the Molex Evaldi Earphones system feature an innovative ear entry tube with six sets of ear pads: small, medium and large in both Open and Closed types for customized fit and comfort.
Molex LED Array Holders & Heat Sink for Citizen/Illumitex/Bridgelux LEDs
Molex LED Array Holders & Heat Sink for Citizen/Illumitex/Bridgelux LEDs include the 180190-0000 and 180190-0001 for Citizen LEDs, 180250 for Illumitex LEDs, 180180 for Bridgelux LEDs, and the 180289 heat sink for LED array holders. The Molex 180190-0000 (without lens cover) and 180190-0001 (with lens cover) LED Array Holders are designed for use with the Citizen CL-L340 LEDs and have gold (Au) plating. The Molex 180250 LED Array Holder is made for Illumitex Aduro™ and Surexi™ AD44 LEDs, comes with a cover, and also has gold (Au) plating. The Molex 180180 LED Array Holder is designed for Bridgelux RS LEDs and does not come with a lens cover. The Molex 180289 LED Array Holder Heat Sink is pre-drilled and has a black anodized finish.
Molex Category 2 Micro HDMI to HDMI Cable Assemblies
Molex designed the Category 2 Micro HDMI to HDMI Cable Assemblies with Ethernet Channel and Audio Return Channel to enable bi-directional, high-speed, high-bandwidth, high-audio throughput communication between HDMI-enabled home theater and consumer electronics devices, meeting HDMI 1.4 specifications. The Molex Category 2 Micro HDMI to HDMI Cable Assemblies eliminate the need for separate Ethernet and audio upstream processing and playback cable by combining video, audio and data streams into a single HDMI cable. The 2.0mm (6.56') length HDMI to HDMI Cable Assemblies enhance the digital video and audio experience and offer Ethernet speeds of up to 100Mbps across networked home entertainment devices such as HDTVs, gaming consoles, Blu-ray disc players, digital TVs, and hand-held video recorders.
Molex LED Array Holder for Bridgelux ES
Molex LED Array Holder for Bridgelux ES is an electrical connector and mechanical holder which simplifies installation of the Bridgelux ES Array without solder connections. Molex LED Array Holder for Bridgelux ES makes the LED installation process easier and simpler by eliminating the need for hand or SMT soldering and expensive SMT equipment. The holders allow quick installation of LED arrays into fixtures, enable field replacements, and facilitate upgrades to current applications. The holder is available with or without a clear cover to protect the LED array.
Molex Helieon™ Sustainable Light Modules
The Molex Helieon™ Down Light Module is a remarkably simple solution that provides easy interchangeability, upgradeability, and replacement. The Helieon lighting system is the first plug-and-play, sustainable solid state light module to integrate high-efficiency precision lighting
with an easy-to-use socketed solution to accelerate innovation and
enable the mass adoption of solid state lighting. Combining unmatched
solid state lighting technology from Bridgelux and interconnect technology from Molex, the Helieon lighting system simplifies the process of designing, building, replacing, and upgrading luminaires. Molex Helieon Down Light Modules
enable flexibility in changing the look and feel of the lighting
installation with the simplicity of replacing a light bulb. By emulating
a traditional lighting socket, the Helieon system delivers an
easy and familiar installation experience. Beam angle, color
temperature, and light output can all be easily changed or upgraded with
the simple twist of a wrist after installation without the complexity
and expense of removing the luminaire.
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