Smart devices have found their way into all aspects of our lives – from smart watches to medical wearables and more. With technology enabling human-to-machine and machine-to-machine interactions, people are able to enjoy convenient access to work and entertainment anytime, anywhere, with unprecedented mobility and unparalleled quality. This interaction would not have been possible without high-speed, low-latency and reliable connections. 5G technology enables smart mobile and other types of devices to remain ‘ever-connected’, and empowers users to realize the benefits of eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband), URLLC (ultra-reliable low latency communications), and mMTC (massive Machine Type Communications) technology.
However, there are several challenges that must be addressed in the early stages of 5G product development. Effective power consumption and thermal management must be implemented to overcome high-frequency signal loss over long distances. The position and size of antenna modules must be optimized to allow multiple antennas to operate in compact devices. Other issues can include transmission-line effects and antenna effects on neighboring connectors, and the impact of high-current transmission capacity on signal transmission paths, just to name a few.
The multitude of studies, investigations and evaluations that are under way all focus on developing capabilities that minimize if not overcome these challenges in 5G solutions. Find out more about Molex’s capabilities here.
Avnet has engaged Molex – a leader in the connectors industry – in a cross-industry collaboration to holistically serve its customers’ needs. Customers now have access to a variety of connector products that deliver the ideal combination of superb electronic and mechanical performance, best achievable cost and a high degree of design and production flexibility.
For optimum connector performance, 5G requirements include:
- Low latency and low noise – delivering less impact on signal integrity
- Small size and energy efficiency
- Ability to embed more devices – to eclipse 4G in performance
- Manufacturability – low-cost products must be easy to mass-produce
- Durability – must be compatible with various devices, and able to withstand harsh environmental conditions
Molex's expanding range of 5G interconnect solutions include the following:
- 6+4RF board-to-board connectors
- Quad-row board-to-board connectors
- FSB3/FSB5 floating board-to-board connectors
- FV2R double-row shielded FFC connectors
- On-Metal external Wi-Fi dual-band antennas
- Multi-hub 5 in 1 5G/Wi-Fi/GPS antennas
- HDMI v2.1 connectors
- USB Type ‘C’ connectors
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