Molex Showcases Sealed Industrial USB Solutions

Molex Incorporated highlighted its series of sealed industrial USB connector solutions at the International Boatbuilders Exhibition & Conference (IBEX 2014) in Tampa, Florida, Sept. 30 – Oct. 2.

It also unveiled its next-generation series of USB 3.0 panel-mount receptacles and overmolded cordsets, an expansion to its existing USB 2.0 line. The new industrial-rated connectors are designed and engineered to USB 3.0 standards to deliver 5Gb/s data speeds-10 times faster data speeds than USB 2.0 devices.

“With on-board data speeds rising, maintaining reliable, high-speed connections in commercial and personal marine vessels, as well as factory automation and control machinery, robotics and more, is a constant challenge,” notes Ted Szarkowski, global product manager, Molex. “The next evolution in marine technology, where superior, protected communication is vital, our new sealed industrial USB 3.0 solutions meet rising data transfer rates and improve on-board system performance.”

The USB 3.0/2.0 compatible Molex sealed industrial USB 3.0 panel-mount receptacles and cordsets blend robust construction and protective features for marine and other harsh environment applications. The IP67-rated USB 3.0 connector assembly features rugged overmolded cordsets with integral strain relief for robust pull-out resistance and faster installation than field-wired designs. An IP67-rated dust cap seals the connection when not in use to prevent damage due to inclement conditions. The fully-shielded cable provides excellent electromagnetic interference/radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) protection for reliability.