Molex MiniMix Launch: 15A Power + 1Gbps Hybrid Connector for Robots
Molex has launched the MiniMix Hybrid Power and Signal Connectors, a purpose-built interconnect platform designed to solve manufacturing and packaging challenges in next-generation humanoid robotics, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and advanced industrial automation systems. The launch was announced on August 5, 2026, from Lisle, IL. By combining 15.0A power and high-speed Ethernet communication within a single, ultra-compact interface, MiniMix streamlines installation in space-constrained joints, actuators and robotic mechanisms, reducing connector count, cabling complexity and assembly effort. molex + 2
Molex frames this as a direct response to a scaling bottleneck: humanoid robot manufacturers are moving rapidly from prototype builds to commercial mass production, but traditional joint wiring methods create major manufacturing bottlenecks — MiniMix replaces manual assembly with an integrated power-and-signal solution, according to Brian Hauge, President and SVP of Consumer and Commercial Solutions at Molex. molex.
The Molex MiniMiX Hybrid Power and Signal Connectors provide a space-saving solution by integrating power and high-speed data into a single connector. Their compact footprint, flexible mounting options, and support for up to 15 A power and 1 Gbps Ethernet make them well suited for next-generation industrial, automotive, and embedded applications where reliability and design efficiency are critical.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power rating | Up to 15.0A power contacts |
| Data rate | 1Gbps 1000BASE-T1 Ethernet communication |
| Routing profile | Ultra-compact 5.65mm routing profile -the industry's smallest hybrid connector |
| Space savings | Requires up to 50% less routing area than alternative options |
| Mating orientations | Offered in vertical and right-angle mating orientations |
| Mechanical durability | Robust, vibration-resistant mechanical design that withstands continuous motion and constant flexing |
| Availability | Samples and functional evaluation assemblies are available now for customer design-in and joint evaluation, with full commercial production scaling slated for late 2026 |
Key Features
- Integrated hybrid interface: Combines 15.0A power delivery and high-speed data communication in the industry's smallest hybrid connector for space-constrained robotic joints and actuators
- Ultra-narrow routing: Enables routing through openings as small as 5.65mm, requiring up to 50% less routing area than alternative options for greater design freedom and fewer failure points.
- Flexible layout options: Vertical and right-angle orientations optimize internal space utilization, minimize cable strain and accommodate diverse layout requirements.
- Pre-terminated assembly: The compact profile enables pre-terminated cable assemblies to pass smoothly through narrow internal actuator channels, articulated limbs, robotic joints and end-effectors, cutting down on manual wire threading and hand-soldering.
- Motion durability: Built to maintain reliable electrical performance and long-term durability across repeated movement cycles.
Applications
- Industrial automation equipment
- Robotics and motion control systems
- Automotive electronics and zonal architectures
- Smart manufacturing systems
- Commercial equipment
- Embedded computing platforms
- Factory automation and control systems
- Space-constrained electronic devices
