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Molex 2022 27 Learn More FiT Family Connectors Learn More Temp-Flex Foam-Core Ultra-Low-Loss Coaxial Microwave Cable Making Patients Fit with FiT Electrical power in the form of various voltage and current signals are required in every electronic circuit. This includes everything involving immersive technology designs for medical training. Molex FiT Family Power Connectors offer various connectors with colored, polarized housings with isolated terminals, terminal position assurance (TPAs), positive locks, and tangless terminals (Figure 4). Molex FiT Dual-Row Connectors provide power delivery and power distribution in wire-to-wire, wire-to-board, and board-to-board configurations. Molex FiT power connectors range from the 2.5mm pitch Nano-FiT to the 5.7mm pitch Mega-FiT connectors (Figure 4). These off-the-shelf connectors can be modified, customized, or adapted to meet virtually any application need. This family's mechanically keyed feature allows the same circuit, multiple connector use with virtually no chance of cross mating while making soldering easy. Terminals in Molex's FiT families feature numerous contact points, so if one part degrades or becomes blocked by debris, the other contact points continue to carry the load. As a result, terminals have redundancy and a higher current-carrying capability. Molex's FiT families feature positive locking latches designed with an audible click to give operators feedback that the parts have been securely mated. With a scoop- proof design, contacts are protected until the mating connectors are correctly aligned. Therefore, damages related to aggressive unaligned mating and unmating are virtually eliminated. Molex's FiT families feature fully isolated contacts that inhibit arcing between contacts and provide the use of higher voltages, as well as better electrical isolation between adjacent contacts. As a result of isolating the contacts, damage can be prevented during handling and shorting risks due to debris are minimized. Bend But Don't Break: Flex Cables In 2011, Temp-Flex Cable was acquired by Molex, one of the world's largest global manufacturers of interconnect products. Temp-Flex manufacturers specialty wire and cable to provide technological solutions to the Medical, Aerospace, Military, Datacom, Test & Measurement, and Industrial markets. Temp-Flex products are made in a fully equipped, on-site manufacturing facility to ensure quality and consistency. An extrusion process is employed using fluoropolymer insulation with a concentration on thin walls for the medical industry and faster speeds in the electronics industry. Typically designed for extreme conditions and harsh environments, all Temp-Flex product lines adhere to RoHS compliance standards. Temp-Flex Foam-Core Ultra-Low-Loss Coaxial Microwave Cable combines space-saving with an effective dielectric. The fluoropolymer insulation eliminates the "phase knee" effect and delivers linear electrical length (stable performance) at room temperature. Fluoropolymer insulation is characterized by high resistance to solvents, acids, and bases, making it ideal for medical applications. The cable achieves 80% velocity of propagation (VOP) loss characteristics. It also offers shielding greater than 100dB at high frequencies. Conclusion In these challenging times, I hope you and your loved ones are staying healthy. As the COVID-19 pandemic has clearly shown, the world needs more professionals to ensure the health of the community. As society works to meet the collective needs of us all, I hope we take advantage of the technologies around us to make life and healthcare learning experiences better. Immersive technologies are one of the ways we can produce medical education that's safer, accessible, personalized, and engaging. Molex is leading the way by providing the solutions to keep us fit and flexible for a long time to come. n