Molex to unveil high-current connector system at DesignCon 2013

Molex Inc.  will announce its new EXTreme EnergetiC High-Current Connector System at DesignCon 2013, January 29-30 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA, Molex booth 109. 

The new connector system is designed to provide high-end datacom OEMs and power supply manufacturers with an advanced solution for applications requiring high current up to 100.0A per bay. 

“Currently, connectors designed for high-end computing applications max out at 60.0A to 75.0A per blade,” says Rich Benson, product manager, Molex.  “We developed the EXTreme EnergetiC High-Current Connector System, supporting up to 100.0A per bay, in anticipation of the increased current density needs of next-generation power supply units.”

The EXTreme EnergetiC Connector System is available in a right-angle plug and vertical receptacle configurations, with 4- and 6-power blade bays and a 25-signal bay.  A variety of configurations can be designed in a modular fashion to support demanding application needs. 

Data and telecommunication applications include:

• High-end computer and telecom equipment
• 1U / 2U servers
• Modular power supplies
• Power distribution circuit boards

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