We live in an era dominated by data. With the Internet of Things, more devices than ever are connected to each other, and they depend on a complex network of services and connections to deliver the vast amount of information that we demand in ever-increasing volumes.
Cloud computing enables the internet with the help of ever more powerful high-speed data centers. These are large collections of individual servers and storage devices in which data is collected, processed and shared. System architects need a range of connection systems that provide high bandwidth and signal integrity. Within servers, board-to-board connectors join midplanes and backplanes, with design features that ensure secure communications while helping to manage the thermal load created by so many high-performing computing devices.
To connect the data centers with the rest of the internet, the global telecommunications network uses optical fiber systems. Optical fiber is the ideal solution for long distance transmissions, delivering high data capacity and extremely low losses to preserve signal integrity over ranges of thousands of miles. The sea floor is crossed with many such links, providing the backbone of our global communications systems.
With the exponential growth in sheer volume of handheld and miniaturized devices, the final link between the global network and the user is provided by the latest wireless technology. Wireless transmission uses high-frequency radio frequency (RF) signals, with modern base stations dependent upon reliable RF connections to ensure uninterrupted, high-quality service.
System architects and designers rely on Molex to provide cutting-edge solutions for the complex global telecom industry to deliver speed, power and performance.
