Enabling Medical Devices

Molex solutions for advancing medical device technology continue to evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of the medical market. Trends such as maximising power in minimal package size, faster connection speeds delivering real-time data overall space constraints demanding profile flexibility are driving medical device manufacturers to create end-products with more and more functionality. This in turn is driving modularity with more flexible assembly, connection points and multiple PCB designs. Through expert design and manufacturing, Molex delivers integrated solutions that support clear diagnostic images in high bandwidth transmissions from the point of data capture to receipt. A broad selection of solutions are available for MedTech in terms of therapeutic, diagnostic and monitoring applications.

  • Helping make tomorrow's MedTech possible
  • Applications
  • Popular products

At the center of medical technology advancements is an improved, connected patient experience. Electronics expertise make this improved experience possible, and Molex combines decades of problem-solving in non-medical applications with extensive experience in the medical field to develop solutions that extend beyond current MedTech applications.

From microelectronics and ruggedized / sealed interconnect solutions to cable assemblies and D-Sub products, Molex has the expertise to support your MedTech design

Resources

Advancing Medical Device Technology: The Future is Flexible
Design Considerations for Medical Wearables
MedTech Solutions Guide
Connected Health Interactive Guide

Therapeutic

The shift from a clinic setting to an on-patient ecosystem is driving the increase for direct-to-consumer monitoring technologies such as Bluetooth-enabled blood pressure monitors or home glucose monitoring kits. The acceptance of home-use medical technology is now truly gaining momentum.

  • Robotic Surgery
  • Electronic Catheter
  • Implanted Defibrillators
  • External Cardiac Defibrillators
  • Electrophysiology
  • Drug Delivery

Diagnostic

Convenience is a key factor in diagnostic devices, especially if they are to be continuous. Apps that can be used to replace stethoscopes or add-on devices that continuously monitor blood glucose levels are key examples of how technology is revolutionizing medical diagnostics.

  • MRI
  • Ultrasound
  • General X-Ray
  • Invitro Diagnostics (IVD)

Connected Health

Effective monitoring of a patient is crucial to determining how the body is responding to therapies. The ability to monitor a wide variety of data points through devices such as wearable biosensors provides valuable insight into vital signs, step count and body posture.

  • ECG
  • Glucose Monitor
  • Wearables
  • Multi-Parameter Monitoring

0.35 mm SlimStack BTB

Molex's standard series board-to-board connectors deliver design flexibility while meeting tight-packaging needs

0.50 mm SlimStack BTB

Molex's SlimStack 0.50 mm pitch high-speed board-to-board connectors for a wide range of applications

0.50 mm FPC

Molex’s connectors provide a great combination of signal reliability and compactness

Antenna

Molex antennas provide best-in-class solutions based on extensive experience in antenna technologies from concept-to-completion.

Battery Connectors

Molex battery connectors are designed to provide a robust and reliable contact interface and a high number of mating cycles

C-Grid III Interconnection System

C-Grid III is a highly-versatile 2.54 mm interconnection system offering unique design features

FCT D-Sub Connectors

Designed to meet DIN specifications, FCT's D-sub connector solutions offer many different combinations of materials and plating options.

FFC/FPC

FFC-FPC Cables and Connectors Interactive Guide

FFC/FPC Connector

Molex's line of microminiature SMT FFC/FPC connectors include features to meet a wide variety of space and application-specific needs

FFC/FPC Connector FD19

FFC/FPC connectors with a range of pitches and circuit sizes in combination with ZIF, non-ZIF, slider, flip actuators and locking features deliver both high reliability and user friendliness

Fit Connector Families

Molex offers their Micro-Fit 3.0, Mini-Fit, Ultra-Fit, and Mega-Fit connector families

Flat Flex Jumpers - Notched

Molex’s cable jumpers are ideal for electrical connections between PCBs and more

Polymicro Technologies Optical Fiber Solutions

Molex’s optical fiber bundles, fused bundles and assemblies are ideal for medical, industrial, and scientific applications

L1NK Connector System

The L1NK Connector System is a wire-to-board system that delivers up to 11.0A of current through 3 pitch sizes

KK Interconnect Solutions

Molex introduces its KK cost effective, versatile wire-to-board and board-to-board product family

LC2 Fiber Assembly

Molex's connectors can reduce the potential for micro bends, increased insertion loss, and fiber breakage

Micro RF

MMCX compact, lightweight connectors from Molex provide reliable electronic performance.

Micro-Fit

Molex's unique Micro-Fit 3.0 interconnect system offers up to 8.5 A with a 3.00 mm pitch

Mini-Fit Connectors

The Molex Mini-Fit Family is designed for higher-current / higher-density applications which require design flexibility

OptoHD

Molex's AOC assemblies reduce the risk of EMI/RFI and eliminate the need for multiple connection points

Quick Disconnect

DigiKey’s Value Added services offer jumpers with Molex quick disconnect solderless ring terminals

RF Technology Solutions

RF connectors are used in a multitude of industries including wireless networking, cellular base stations, and telecommunications

SFP/SFP+ Stack Cage

Molex's zSFP+ Temp-Flex cable assembly delivers unmatched signal integrity and great EMI protection

SFP+ or QSFP+ (Communication from machine)

A Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP+) solution designed for high-density applications.

SL Modular Connectors

Molex's SL modular system provides a wide range of variations and is compatible with some C-Grid and KK products

SlimStack Floating Series FSB5

Molex’s FSB5 series facilitates assembly in the event of misalignment or blind joining with a ±0.50 mm floating range

TempFlex Coaxial & Foam Core

Molex - Temp Flex offers specialty wire and cables like Coaxial and Flat Ribbon cables.

USB Type-C Connectors

Molex's USB Type-C connectors offer reliable connectivity in general market and advanced USB I/O applications