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The Next Generation of Continuous Glucose Monitors

Meeting the rising demand for ultra-compact and discreet Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) requires new engineering solutions. Users seek smaller devices that are comfortable and convenient, while delivering expanded functionality. Advanced technology from Molex is helping manufacturers develop the next generation of lightweight CGM devices that offer greater reliability, safe glucose monitoring and an enhanced user experience.

Designing Continuous Glucose Monitors


The push for less obtrusive CGM devices is reshaping product development strategies. Users are demanding smaller, lighter weight devices that seamlessly integrate into their daily lives. This shift requires innovative approaches to component design and system architecture. Molex harnesses its expertise in miniaturization and optimized form factors to develop connectors and components that are ultra compact without compromising user experience.

Effective diabetes management begins with consistent, precise glucose readings. To gather reliable data, design teams must tackle issues such as signal interference, noise reduction and data accuracy to minimize calibration needs and sensor errors. Molex supplies designers with interconnect solutions built for optimal signal integrity and reliability helping maintain signal fidelity to deliver safe and effective diabetes management.

Maximizing battery life without limiting device performance remains a key challenge. Engineers are exploring sophisticated power management techniques that adapt to user behaviors, sensor activity and communications. A wide range of power management solutions from Molex includes low-power connectors, power distribution modules and other power-saving technologies. These solutions help optimize power consumption in CGM devices, improving efficiency and extending battery life.

Navigating the complex landscape of medical device regulations requires CGM designers select components with an understanding of the constraints at the outset of development. Implementing comprehensive quality management systems that align with standards like ISO 13485, Molex and Phillips Medisize can help device manufacturers streamline the approval process and bring innovations to market faster.

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Sensor Main Electronics and Connectors


As CGM devices trend smaller and smaller, designer engineers are challenged with ensuring functionality in much less space. As the innovator of the world’s smallest board-to-board connector, Molex has a long history of providing designers with miniaturized interconnect solutions with ultra-low profiles and enhanced pin density, helping deliver more discreet and comfortable monitoring solutions.

  Configuration Pitch  Circuits  Max. Current Rating
Quad-Row Connectors Board-to-board 0.175mm 32, 36 3.0A
SlimStack Connectors Board-to-board 0.35 to 1.25mm 6 to 240 18.0A
Mini-Fit Connectors Wire-to-wire 
Wire-to-board 
Board-to-board
4.20mm 2 to 24 20.5A
  Configuration Pitch   Circuits  Actuator Style
Easy-On FFC/FPC Connectors Wire-to-board 0.20 to 2.00mm

2 to 120  

Front flip, back flip, non-ZIF, slider, flexi-latch, one-touch
  Cable Option Pitch Tolerance Temperature Range 
Tempflex Flat Ribbon Cables High-Performance 
Intermittent 
Hybrid
(High-Performance Ribbon Cable) ±.002” (0.05mm)

(High-Performance Ribbon Cable) -55 to +200°C

  Operating Temperature Beta Range Resistance Range 
NTC Ring Temperature Sensor Cable Assemblies -40 to +105°C (with connector) 
-40 to +150°C (with leads)
3K to 5K

1K to 100K Ohms

Flexible Printed Circuits (FPCs)

Thin and lightweight, Molex FPCs help designers to incorporate more features into even smaller wearables. 

Printed and Hybrid Electronic Assemblies

Printed and Hybrid Electronic Assemblies from Molex help designers significantly reduce device size without compromising functionality.

Communications and Memory Connectors


Designers of CGMs need to ensure the devices provide accurate and reliable glucose measurements. Molex 5G technology can help ensure more efficient data transfer, broader compatibility with external devices and greater space savings. Molex interconnect solutions offer full EMI shielding for exceptional signal integrity, helping patients to effectively monitor and manage their health.

  Configuration Pitch Circuits Max. Current Rating
USB Connectors Wire-to-board 0.50mm 4 to 24 6.0A
  Configuration Frequency
5G mmWave RF Flex-to-Board Connectors Signal: 2 to 4 
Ground: 4 to 6 
Power: 4 to 0
15 GHz 
25 GHz

Custom I/O Connectors

Custom I/O connectors that optimize signal routing and impedance matching from Phillips Medisize can help CGM design engineers minimize signal loss and reduce interference. 

Power Management Connectors


CGM devices require efficient power management to support sensors, data processing units, wireless communication modules and display screens.

Molex offers a range of power management interconnect solutions, including low-power connectors, power distribution modules and power-saving technologies to help extend battery life and reduce the frequency of battery replacements.

  Configuration Pitch Circuits Max. Current Rating
Micro-Fit Connectors Wire-to-wire 
Wire-to-board
3.00mm 2 to 22 10.5A
Mini-Fit Connectors Wire-to-wire 
Wire-to-board 
Board-to-board
4.20mm 2 to 24 20.5A
  Configuration Pitch   Circuits  Actuator Style
Easy-On FFC/FPC Connectors Wire-to-board 0.20 to 2.00mm

2 to 120  

Front flip, back flip, non-ZIF, slider, flexi-latch, one-touch

Custom I/O Connectors

With features like current sensing or overcurrent protection, custom I/O connectors from Phillips Medisize can help designers optimize power consumption and extend the battery life of CGMs.

Sensor Applicator and Housing


CGM devices need to meet stringent regulatory guidelines for safety and reliability. With expertise in contract manufacturing, Phillips Medisize helps customers streamline their production processes with quality management systems and thorough testing to maintain compliance.

Applicator and Housing Molding and Assembly

Advanced precision molding capabilities from Phillips Medisize help engineers design for manufacturing while leveraging safety and quality systems to ensure regulatory compliance.

Sharps

With extensive experience in the integration, molding and assembly of sharps, Phillips Medisize ensures CGM devices comply with rigorous safety standards for biocompatibility. 

Human Factors


Creating user-friendly interfaces for CGM device readers and apps is essential for effective disease management and patient outcomes. Phillips Medisize, experts in user experience design, electronic and software engineering, and in social science, psychology and human factors are able to help ensure intuitive interfaces provide users with seamless access to critical information.

Connected Health

Phillips Medisize creates user-centric software and hardware solutions that enhance both disease management and patient experience.