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April 20, 2012

Introducing 8-pole Brad® Micro-Change® M12 Circular Hybrid Technology (CHT) Connectors

LISLE, IL –April 19, 2012 –  Molex Incorporated expands its innovative Brad® Micro-Change® M12 Circular Hybrid Technology (CHT) Connector System with the addition of a new 8-pole (4+4) connector featuring two Cat5e twisted-pair data lines and four power lines capable of carrying up to 6.0 Amps.  Combining power and data lines into one connector, the Brad Micro-Change CHT Connector System reduces cabling requirements and lowers installation time and associated costs.

“The overmolded IP67-sealed Micro-Change M12 interface provides reliable connectivity in harsh industrial environments and is ideally suited for industrial process and automation control applications, HVAC control systems, telecoms infrastructure and base stations as well as other rugged applications that require power and data in one device,” explainsTed Szarkowski, product manager, Molex.

The wrap-around metal shielding allows power and Cat5e signal to be combined in one connector without losing optimum signal integrity and performance.  The two overlapping tubes channel the signal through the connector without affecting crosstalk and electromagnetic interference (EMI).  The new 8-pole (4+4) Micro-Change CHT connector is currently available in the M12 threaded form factor. 

“The unique Molex shielding concept of the Micro-Change Circular Hybrid Technology Connector is not limited to the M12 format,” adds Szarkowski,“We are well-equipped to adapt the technology to meet specific customer needs and requirements.”

For more information about the new Brad Micro-Change Circular Hybrid Technology (CHT) connector and its specifications, please visit: www.molex.com/product/cht.html.  To receive information on other Molex products and industry solutions, please sign up for the e-nouncement newsletter at www.molex.com/link/register/. 

About Molex Incorporated

Providing more than connectors, Molex delivers complete interconnect solutions for a number of markets including data communications, telecommunications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, medical, military and lighting.  Established in 1938, the company operates 40 manufacturing locations in 16 countries.  The Molex website iswww.molex.com  Follow us at www.twitter.com/molexconnectors watch our videos at www.youtube.com/molexconnectors, connect with us at www.facebook.com/molexconnectors and read our blog at www.connector.com

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