With advancements in telematics and automotive communications technology, RF communication systems have become integral components in today’s automotive, trucking, watercraft, motorcycle, and off-road construction markets. To ensure high levels of electrical and mechanical performance for telematics applications, the worldwide automotive industries have standardized a high-performing, cost-effective RF connector based on the FAKRA and USCAR standards.

Embedded within a plastic housing which features multiple color codes for easy identification and unique keying to prevent mis-mating, FAKRA connectors are designed to perform up to 6 GHz and meet the particular mechanical and environmental requirements of the automotive industry.

Features and Benefits

14 different mechanical and color key codes
Robust plastic housing with locking feature and audible clicking noise
Tape and reel packaging for automatic component placement
Sealed units available

Applications

Automotive
Global Positioning Satellite
Satellite Radio
Bluetooth
Remote Vehicle Diagnostic
Infotainment Systems

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FAKRA Connectors Specifications

Electrical

Items
Impedance	50 Ohm
Frequency Range	DC - 6 GHz
Voltage Rating	335 Volts RMS Continuous
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage	800 VRMS Max
VSWR (Return Loss)
DC - 200 MHz	1.2 (-21 dB) Max
200 - 500 MHz	1.35 (-16 dB) Max
500 MHz - 2 GHz	1.4 (-15 dB) Max
2 GHz - 3 GHz	1.5 (-14dB) Max
3 - 6 GHz	1.6 (-13dB) Max
Insulation Resistance	100 MΩ Min
Center Contact Resistance	24 mΩ Max
Outer Contact Resistance	5 mΩ Max (6 mΩ after Environmental Testing)
Contact Current (dependant on cable size)	≤1 A DC
Insertion Loss
DC - 200 MHz	0.15 dB
200 - 500 MHz	0.25 dB
500 MHz - 2 GHz	0.3 dB
2 - 3 GHz	0.3 dB
3 - 6 GHz	0.45 dB
Power Handling	95 W Max @ 1 GHz @ 25ºC

Environmental

Items
Temperature Range	−40°C to +105°C
Thermal Shock	USCAR-2, para 5.6.1
Vibration	USCAR-2, para 5.4.6
Mechanical Shock	USCAR-2, para 5.4.6
Temperature/Humidity Cycling	USCAR-2, para 5.6.2
High Temperature Exposiure	USCAR-2, para 5.6.3

Mechanical

Items
Mating Cycles	100 Min
Coupling Mechanism	Push-On
Interface Specification	USCAR-18
Engagement Force, per USCAR-25, Table 3.1	5.6 - 10.1 lbs (25 - 45 N)
Disengagement Force, per USCAR-17 5.4.2.4	16.9 lbs (<75N)

Note: These characteristics are typical and may not apply to all connectors.
Connector configurations may affect performance.

FAKRA Connectors

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FAKRA Connectors Specifications

Electrical

Environmental

Mechanical

Interface Dimensions