As the Smart Home with its pervasive
wireless connectivity becomes a more-
commonplace scenario, its IoT functions are
broadening to encompass internet-enabled
appliances. Their connection nodes have
very different electrical and mechanical
requirements, as compared to those that
are only electronic with respect to voltage,
current, accessibility, and expected lifetime.
As a result, taking off the roof and looking
deep inside the latest-generation of so-
called "wireless" Smart Homes will reveal
that there is actually an increasing number
of higher-density connections from board to
board (or module). These interconnects must
meet strict regulatory mandates for factors
such as wire gage, clearance, and creepage,
and have resolved issues of field repairability
and disconnect/reconnect—all with cost as
a major factor.
Due to its broad and deep product lines,
Molex is well positioned to provide the
physical connectors to best match the
multiple priorities of each unique design.
Molex also provides the technical and
application support sometimes required by
engineers who must decide on the best-fit
component for their specific situation and
multiple design priorities.
Conclusion
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