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Molex EXTreme OrthoPower™ Solves High Current Design ConundrumLISLE, Ill. --(Business Wire)-- Molex Incorporated recently introduced the EXTreme OrthoPower™ orthogonal direct-power connector system designed for routing power to backplane line cards in networking and telecommunications applications. The new EXTreme OrthoPower system uses a dedicated power card to power each line card for 30.0A in-and-out-routing, delivering a total of 60.0A per module via split-blade technology. "Direct-power has become increasingly critical because of the need for higher system speeds and more cost-effective solutions. OEM designers are challenged with space and board-routing constraints and, specifically, how best to bring power to line cards," states Rich Benson, new product development manager, Molex (News - Alert). "The innovative orthogonal style EXTreme OrthoPower connector mounts to a dedicated power card to route power directly to each line card." A first-to-market direct-power orthogonal configuration, the Molex EXTreme OrthoPower system reduces cost by eliminating power routing through a separate orthogonal backplane connector. The EXTreme OrthoPower connector features validated power contacts and a robust guidance system for proper mechanical alignment during mating. Packaged in a rugged orthogonal style housing the EXTreme OrthoPower system is based on other proven Molex power connectors, including the EXTrme LPHPower™ and EXTreme Ten60Power™ systems. "By reducing the number of components for power routing requirements the direct-power orthogonal architecture incorporates a cost-cutting angle, while solving a design conundrum for OEMs who need higher power in a compact package," adds Benson. The complete line of Molex EXTreme Power™ products offers high-current interconnect solutions with best-in-class power densities. For more information about the EXTreme OrthoPower orthogonal direct-power connector system please visit www.molex.com/link/extremeorthopower.html. To receive information about other products and industry solutions, please sign up for the Molex e-nouncement newsletter at www.molex.com/link/register. About Molex Incorporated Providing more than connectors, Molex delivers complete interconnect solutions for a number of markets including: data communications, telecommunications, consumer, electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle, aerospace and defense, medical and lighting. Established in 1938, the company operates 45 manufacturing locations in 17 countries. The Molex website is www.molex.com. Follow us at www.twitter.com/molexconnectors, watch our videos at www.youtube.com/molexconnectors, connect with us at www.facebook.com/molexconnectors and read our blog at www.connector.com. Molex is a registered trademark of Molex Incorporated
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