New MMCX PoC Solution Released for Secure Connections in Defense Systems

Molex has introduced its MMCX Power over Coax solution, providing secure RF connections and continuous power delivery in space-constrained applications By William Mackenzie / 04 Feb 2025

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Molex is releasing its new compact MMCX Power over Coax (PoC) solution, featuring an innovative mating technique to ensure secure and stable connections while maintaining electrical ground continuity. 

New MMCX PoC Solution Released for Secure Connections in Defense Systems

The new connectors are ideal for space-constrained applications where reliable RF connections and continuous power delivery are paramount, such as defense and aerospace systems.

The MMCX PoC solution solves persistent reliability problems and is backward compatible with IEC 61169-52 MMCX jack receptacles, facilitating seamless product upgrades. 

This alleviates the need to redesign existing PCB receptacles, which can save significant time while reducing costs associated with product integration. Compliance with current and future standards offers users an advanced solution to meet evolving RF connection and power delivery requirements.

The compact product is reportedly 30% smaller than traditional MMC connectors, making it ideal for those seeking to replace larger, heavier MCX connectors while offering more robust and reliable performance. 

MMCX PoC is especially advantageous in applications where separate power and data connectors is either impractical or undesirable. To date, MMCX PoC is allegedly being tested and deployed in a variety of agriculture, automotive, and industrial automation applications.

Additionally, the solution improves performance for a vast range of miniaturized, rugged, and reliable products, encompassing remote and mobile devices, tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), portable electronics, and IoT sensors and infrastructure. 

MMCX PoC also accommodates the stringent reliability requirements for GPS antennas, intelligent transport management systems, and other mission-critical systems. Molex’s MMCX PoC right-angle and straight-plug cable assemblies are available for the following cable types: RG178, Condumex RG174LL, RG316, and Dacar 462.

Roger Kauffman, senior director, RF product management and marketing, Molex, commented, “Our new MMCX Power over Coax solution includes a full-locking mating mechanism to fix a known weakness in traditional MMCX plug connectors, which can cause signal interruptions and intermittent power levels. Over the past year, this solution has performed effectively in different environments, including a light sensor used in a critical industrial security application.”

Posted by William Mackenzie Edited by William Mackenzie, Junior Editor and Copywriter practised in digital content creation and writing about defense and marine technology. Connect & Contact

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