- The acquisition of Keyssa's technology and intellectual property will drive commercialization and market penetration of contactless connector advancements.
- It accelerates the development of next-generation contactless connectors for point-to-point communications by eliminating the need for mechanical connectors.
- Ideal compatibility for high-volume consumer and mobile devices, as well as industrial, automotive and medical applications.
- Leverages world-class specialist expertise in mmWave antennas, high-speed signal integrity and volume manufacturing, expanding Molex's portfolio of micro-connector solutions.
Molex has acquired the core technology and intellectual property (IP) of Keyssa Inc., a pioneer in high-speed contactless connectors. The acquisition of this unique wireless chip-to-chip technology, which includes more than 350 filed patent applications, will accelerate Molex's strategy to further expand and diversify its micro-connector portfolio with highly flexible cable-free connectors for field device-to-device applications. near.
"Keyssa's wireless chip-to-chip technology complements Molex's developments in mmWave antenna connectivity to meet the increasing demands for high-speed data transmissions," said Justin Kerr, vice president and general manager, Micro Business Unit. Molex Solutions. "We are constantly pushing the technological boundaries for our consumer and mobile device customers, offering them greater product design freedom while meeting their next-generation wireless connectivity needs."
Streamlining device-to-device communications
As consumer and mobile products become smaller, thinner, and more streamlined, there is a growing need to streamline device-to-device communications. Equally important is the simplification of communications within the mobile device, such as allowing increased data transmission from the screen, camera, and other key modules. In addition to eliminating the need for physical cables or connectors, the acquired technology also alleviates concerns around pairing and reliability. The design is also optimized for manufacturability, with dust and waterproof shielded packaging with wide alignment tolerances.
The acquired technology operates at data rates of up to 6 Gbps in the 60 GHz band without WiFi or Bluetooth interference. The tiny, low latency, low power, solid state contactless connectors can solve critical data transmission needs with minimal overhead. Molex plans to build on these current capabilities through exponentially higher data rates and full duplex communications. In addition, Molex will leverage its longstanding expertise in signal integrity and capabilities for mmWave antennas to accelerate time to market for the new contactless connectors while complementing its existing product portfolio.
Molex will also take advantage of Keyssa-developed Virtual Pipe I/O (VPIO) technology to address protocol inefficiencies. By combining high-speed and low-speed protocols for simultaneous transmission over one or more links, VPIO can help compensate for real-time events that impact link performance integrity. Used in combination, VPIO and contactless connectors can create extensible and efficient I/O free from the limitations of mechanical connectors and capable of adapting and expanding as application demands dictate.
Strategic investments drive market momentum
Molex is setting up a team of more than 25 engineers in the US and India to develop next generation products based on this technology. Initially, the focus will be on the particular connectivity needs of high-volume mobile applications, where contactless connectors offer potential benefits in design-for-manufacturability, serviceability, reliability, signal aggregation, and security. Over time, Molex will apply this technology to emerging areas of applications, including smart factories, advanced automotive safety, medical robotics and more.
"Molex has long been committed to investing in world-class solutions that not only solve today's problems for leading consumer and mobile device manufacturers, but also anticipate their future challenges," said Eric VanAlstyne. , Director of Corporate Development at Molex. "The decision to acquire Keyssa's technology and intellectual property strengthens our position as a preferred provider with innovations in both contactless and mechanical connectivity."
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Molex's legacy of building mission-critical connections spans the entire mobile device ecosystem, with proven expertise in 5G, mmWave, RF, signal integrity, antennas, power, cameras and displays technologies. Precision, volume manufacturing, and miniaturization allow Molex to meet dynamic market demands while supplying the smallest, densest, and most advanced connectors available to leading mobile device manufacturers and their suppliers today.
About Molex
Molex is a global leader in electronics that is committed to making the world a better and more connected place. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex enables transformative technology innovation in the automotive, data center, industrial automation, healthcare, 5G, cloud and consumer device industries. Through trusted customer and industry relationships, unmatched engineering expertise and experience, and the quality and reliability of its products, Molex realizes the infinite potential of Creating Connections for Life. For more information, visit the molex website.
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