Molex’s Off-the-Shelf (OTS) cable assemblies provide engineers with the opportunity to purchase cable assemblies directly while benefiting from decades of expertise. Discover the time and cost-saving benefits of designing with Molex OTS cable assemblies from concept to prototype and beyond.
Connectors are among the most complex components that an engineer must consider for any new piece of equipment. They have the potential to be used in all types of environments and for all types of tasks. This means that, although connectors by definition simply connect devices, the huge breadth of choice can be daunting.
Selecting the correct connector for any application can be tricky enough, but the engineer must also know how to install this connector into their equipment. A correctly terminated connector can be the difference between a design win and a failed product.
Creating cable assemblies for new designs is more than simply specifying a connector and some wire. A well-executed cable assembly requires dedicated tooling, experienced personnel and calibrated testing equipment. This can represent a considerable investment when adopting a new design, but to ensure a properly constructed cable it is vital to not cut corners.
In the production stage of any design, this investment can be considerable, but what about during the development and prototyping stage? Any design engineer knows that there is always the potential for redesigns during the creation of a new product. If connector requirements change during development, the additional investment needed to create prototype cable assemblies can be prohibitive.
But who can support the engineer with production and prototype cables? Who has a deep and intimate understanding of the technology of the whole range of connectors? And who has access to the most comprehensive suite of assembly tooling and test equipment?
1. Who Better Than the Connector Manufacturer?
Molex’s Off-the-Shelf (OTS) cable assemblies were developed to provide engineers with the opportunity to purchase cable assemblies directly while benefiting from decades of expertise in connector manufacturing. With a growing offering of Molex connectors, as well as a variety of cable lengths available, engineers can select a cable assembly based on their specific design requirements.
2. Eliminates Tooling Costs
Engineers can benefit from designing with off-the-shelf cable assemblies at almost every stage of development. Molex OTS cables remove the costs typically generated when testing a system during the prototyping and development phases. Engineers can also purchase ready-built cables without investing in tooling, which lowers costs for any future design changes. Engineers can also take advantage of the in-depth knowledge and expertise that Molex offers.
3. Provides a One-Source Solution
The benefits of OTS cables continue when it’s time to move from development into full-scale service. The supply chain can be streamlined, as a single part number can be ordered rather than ordering a list of components to make assemblies in-house. Molex provides a one-source solution that removes the need for multiple vendors and design requirements to build an assembly. In addition, as the assemblies are supplied already tested and certified, there is no need to allow for the wastage that can occur in cable assembly activities.
4. Fast and Cost-Effective Production
Selecting connectors can be tricky and fitting them to cables can be even harder. Molex’s Off-the-Shelf cable assemblies offer a complete cable solution for building cost-effective prototypes faster. Simply order cables to your specification and have them delivered fully tested and ready to use.
If you can’t find the right off-the-shelf cable for your design, you can also design your own customized cables with Molex’s Custom Cable Creator. The Molex cable creator develops custom cable solutions including cables, connectors and accessories — all in one place. You can choose from a broad range of Molex connector families, circuit sizes, wire gauges, UL styles, cable lengths and more.
Find out how you can design your own customized cables
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