AUTOMATE Mini-FAKRA Type A Connectors
Micro-sized, high-speed Mini-FAKRA connectors engineered for modern automotive systems
Overview
Amphenol RF’s AUTOMATE Type A connector series redefines automotive RF interconnects with up to 80% smaller packaging compared to traditional FAKRA connectors. Featuring a compact push-on design and color-coded housings, they support up to 20 Gbps data rates for emerging vehicle applications. Designed with automotive-grade robustness, these connectors streamline assembly and prevent mis-mating in high-volume production.
Optimized for next-generation in-vehicle systems—such as ADAS, surround-view cameras, and 3D instrument clusters—AUTOMATE Type A connectors deliver both space savings and performance. Offering multi-port housing options, low engagement forces (≤ 50 N), and terminal-position assurance, they are engineered for easy installation, reliable retention, and compatibility with existing Mini-FAKRA devices.
Features and Benefits
- Ultra-compact design: Saves up to 80% installation space over standard FAKRA
- High-speed capable: Up to 20 Gbps with cable versions rated to 15 GHz
- Color-coding & color keys: Seven mechanical key codes plus universal “Z” code to prevent mismating
- Low engagement forces: ≤ 50 N in, ≥ 5 N out for reliable, tool-free service
- Robust retention features: Terminal Position Assurance (TPA), Closed Entry Cable Interface, and optional Connector Position Assurance (CPA)
Key Technical Details
- Impedance: 50 Ω nominal for automotive RF standards
- Frequency range: PCB versions to 9 GHz; cable versions to 15 GHz (cable dependent)
- Connector series: Push-on coupling with zero-adaptor interference
- Cables supported: TFC-302LL & equivalents, RG‑174, RG‑316 common in automotive harnesses
- Durability: ≥ 25 mating cycles; center and outer contact resistance < 5 mΩ; working voltage 750 VRMS
- Environmental rating: −40 °C to +105 °C operating temperature
Applications
- 360° surround-view camera systems
- Autonomous driving & advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)
- GPS navigation and V2X vehicle communications
- High-bandwidth infotainment and 3D instrument displays
- Remote-start, vehicle-control systems, and cable-to-board modules
Browse our AUTOMATE Type A connector series for single-, dual-, and quad-port configurations in straight and right-angle formats. For customized cable assemblies or unique automotive specifications, contact us to explore tailored solutions.
Specifications
AUTOMATE® Type A Connectors
Electrical
| Impedance | 50 Ohm Nominal |
| Frequency Range | DC - 9 GHz |
| Dielectric Withstanding Voltage | 750 VRMS Min. |
| Return Loss | |
|
DC - 3 GHz
|
1.12 (-25dB) Max. |
|
3 - 6 GHz
|
1.22 (-20 dB) Max. |
| Current Rating | ≤2A DC |
| Center Contact Resistance | <5mΩ |
| Outer Contact Resistance | <5mΩ |
Environmental
| Temperature Range | -40˚C to +105˚C
|
| RoHS | Compliant with Exemption 6C
|
Mechanical
| Mating Cycles
|
25 Min. |
| Coupling Mechanism
|
Push-On
|
| Engagement Force | ≤50N
|
| Disengagement Force
|
≥5N
|
Note: These characteristics are typical and may not apply to all connectors.
Connector configurations may affect performance.
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