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New report reveals connectivity product innovation trends By Joe Nelligan, CEO, Molex
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olex, the global connectivity firm, has prepared a new report, called “Predicting the Connectivity
of Tomorrow: Innovations Driving the Connected World”. It highlights what connectivity products are being developed for various markets, including factory floors, hyperscale data centres, self-driving vehicles and smart, energy- efficient homes. The report also confirms that creating ground-breaking products requires cross-disciplinary engineering, world-class manufacturing and an ongoing collaboration with customers to push connector boundaries.
On the rise Leading-edge connectivity is the cornerstone of new products and solutions found in every industry and application. To help product designers and engineers prepare for what lies ahead, Molex experts took a closer look at innovations that are currently being adopted, which include: • Next-generation, contactless connectivity;
• Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications;
• Connected, energy-independent homes; • Centralised, hyperscale connectivity hubs.
To contactless connectivity Contactless connections use miniaturised RF transceivers for device communication and data exchange. Modern-day contactless connectors support much higher data rates than previously possible, through existing wireless protocols, such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Reliability and durability advantages
Reliability and durability
advantages over physical, metal- to-metal contacts make contactless connectors ideal for video displays, harsh
environments, sleek and light consumer electronics, and industrial robotics
over physical, metal-to-metal contacts make contactless connectors ideal for video displays, harsh environments, sleek and light consumer electronics, as well as industrial robotics. The pace of development in this area is gaining momentum as companies realise opportunities for streamlined product designs, reduced costs and seamless device pairing.
Road ahead for V2X antennas Ongoing developments in antennas, sensors and connectors are among the most relevant enablers of evolving vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capabilities. Backed by a decade-long roadmap of 5G and V2X projects and established
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industry leadership in shark-fin antenna development, Molex has set a steady pace of innovation in this field. In self-driving vehicles, close
collaboration with auto makers and suppliers is essential to defining optimal antenna design, placement and performance. Additionally, advancements in non-conductive materials will allow future connected vehicles to incorporate seamless designs without sacrificing connectivity to satellites, Wi-Fi networks or other systems.
Energy-efficient homes Tomorrow’s connected homes will combine IoT functionality with battery storage systems, for controlled energy use and, even, energy generation from on-premise systems. Innovations in energy management,
such as mini-inverters for solar panels and smart battery management systems, will improve energy usage efficiency and control. These storage systems will play a crucial role in the intelligent monitoring and routing of power to where it is most needed.
Connected hyperscale hubs Hyperscale data centres built on 224G architectures will allow AI algorithms to optimise energy consumption whilst empowering businesses to keep pace with relentless increased demands for real-time data processing. The rapid adoption of generative AI
is forcing hyperscale data centres to evolve, prompting Molex to pioneer the 224Gbps PAM4 architecture. Molex’s first-to-market 224G product portfolio offers great flexibility and scaleability, along with superior signal integrity and robust mechanical composition.
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