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Molex 2022 9 New Energy Sources Modern sensors enable physicians to deliver treatments with a high degree of accuracy and take advantage of new energy sources for ablation. These treatments shorten the time taken for recovery and reduce the burden on busy hospitals, as the patient can go home on the same day as their treatment. The integration of multiple modalities in a single catheter brings with it considerable complexity. Sensors are vital in understanding the patient's anatomy, with some devices incorporating more than 300 electrodes. Each of these electrodes needs to be connected via a cable to the 3D mapping system. The high number of wires and cables required means the connectors need to feature high contact densities while also delivering superior performance. The voltages detected by these electrodes can be very faint, so contacts with high reliability and low contact resistance are essential to prevent the signal from being lost. Hybrid Connectors Along with low-voltage signal contacts, connectors must deliver the energy needed for the latest technologies. Radio frequency (RF) energy sources and imaging catheters utilizing transducers need dedicated coaxial contacts. The potential use of lasers means that fiber optic contacts offer the ideal method to deliver therapy, bringing with them yet another form of contact. Optical fibers can also provide illumination and collect high-resolution imagery, providing physicians with the real-time feedback critical to their chances of success. Therefore, the ideal connector solution for cardiovascular medical devices is a hybrid designed to accommodate different contact types. Hybrid connectors can employ a mix of high-density signals, high power, RF, and optical fiber contacts, all within a single assembly that combines compact design and ease of use. Molex offers a range of connectors that have been designed specifically for use in the medical industry. Configurable connectors and cable assemblies provide the ability to create customized solutions for the latest generation of cardiovascular surgical equipment. View the range today to see whether Molex configurable connectors could be the solution to your next design challenge. n However, these new medical devices must be flexible and adaptable. Every person is different, and their anatomy is unique. Physicians must be provided with a complete understanding of individual differences, and the latest sensors capture accurate information to generate a high-resolution mapping of the patient's physiology. This advancement in visualization enables faster diagnoses. Once the physician is armed with the best possible picture of their patient's needs, they must provide therapy that will selectively destroy cells within the heart that create abnormal electrical signals. It is imperative that the treatment precisely targets the damaged cells while preserving healthy tissue and this is among the reasons why new energy sources are so important. The latest instruments can deliver the energy with pinpoint accuracy while monitoring the effects in real-time. By reviewing the impact of the procedure even while it is still underway, surgeons are provided with instantaneous feedback on the treatment results. This feedback allows the therapy to be delivered more effectively, reducing the need for post-operative care and the chance that the procedure might have to be repeated. Learn More Off-the-Shelf Picoflex Ribbon Cable Learn More FCT D-Sub Standard Connectors " " To diagnose and deliver the best therapy and monitor patients after treatment, designers of the latest generation of cardiovascular devices are taking full advantage of microminiature electronics.