Molex MediSpec Connectors and Receptacles Provide Streamlined Solution for Medical Systems

By DE Editors

Molex has introduced the MediSpec Hybrid Circular MT Cable and Receptacle System, an integrated optical and electrical solution that reduces the number of connectors required in medical equipment and devices. The multifunctional connector uses Molexs circular MT optical connector and receptacle technology, providing three configurable MT ferrule compatible ports for a combination of copper or fiber media carrying electrical power, low speed copper signaling, optical data or video signals. This integrated technology may be incorporated into a custom solution to meet an end users specific requirements.
 
According to the company, the MediSpec Hybrid Circular MT system offers a more streamlined approach to medical system design and is ideal for a variety of applications including robotic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, diagnostic imaging, optical coherence tomography, guidance/illumination/navigation, interventional energy lasers and Picture Archival Communications.
 
For the PC board or equipment side, the MediSpec Hybrid Circular MT system offers various options of Molex connectors, including optical MT, LC and SC along with electrical connectors such as Micro-Fit 3.0, MicroClasp and various RJ-45 jacks.

For more information, visit Molex.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.