U.S. International Trade Commission Ends Investigation on Active Electrical Cables
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Date: 2026-05-04
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has ended its investigation into certain active electrical cables and components. This decision follows the settlement of disputes involving the remaining companies involved.
The investigation began on April 18, 2025. It was based on a complaint from Credo Semiconductor Inc., based in San Jose, California, and Credo Technology Group Ltd. from the Cayman Islands. These companies claimed that some companies were importing and selling electrical cable products that infringed on their patents. They mentioned U.S. Patent Nos. 10,877,233, 11,012,252, and 11,032,111 in their complaint.
Initially, the investigation included three companies: Amphenol Corporation from Connecticut, Molex, LLC from Illinois, and TE Connectivity PLC from Ireland. Later, TE Connectivity Corporation (TECC) from Pennsylvania replaced TE Connectivity PLC.
Amphenol Corporation reached a settlement, and on September 24, 2025, the investigation related to them was completed.
On December 3, 2025, the investigation on Patent No. 10,877,233 was ended because Credo withdrew their complaint about this patent.
On March 26, 2026, Credo and Molex agreed to a settlement. They both filed a motion to end the investigation against Molex based on this agreement. TECC did not object.
On the same day, Credo and TECC also agreed to a settlement and requested to end the investigation against TECC.
The administrative law judge (ALJ) assessed these settlements. On April 14, 2026, the ALJ issued orders to terminate the investigation as to Molex and TECC. They found the agreements complied with USITC rules and did not harm the public interest.
The USITC decided not to review these decisions, meaning the investigation ends for Molex and TECC, and this concludes the entire case.
The Commission’s decision was finalized on April 29, 2026.
This investigation followed the rules stated in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
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