FAKRA Connector (Male & Female)

Specifications

Package Type

tape and reel‌、 ‌tube packaging‌、Tape and Reel Package

Note For Wafer Connectors, FPC Connectors, FAKRA Connectors, and HSD Connectors, please contact customer service to confirm the final packaging method based on product specifications, size, and quantity requirements.

Drawing/Model

Product Features

This FAKRA Connector system features a standardized RF coaxial interface based on the SMB connector standard with automotive-specific modifications including a plastic housing with color-coded and mechanically keyed coding that prevents cross-mating between different RF circuits in the vehicle, a critical safety feature in modern connected vehicles with multiple antenna systems operating at different frequencies. The 50-ohm impedance-matched design ensures minimal signal reflection and insertion loss across the operating frequency range, preserving the signal quality required for GPS positioning accuracy, cellular communication reliability, and satellite radio reception quality. The snap-on mating mechanism provides quick and secure engagement with a positive lock that prevents accidental disconnection under vibration and mechanical shock conditions typical of automotive operating environments. Both male plug and female jack versions feature a crimp-on cable termination that creates a reliable coaxial connection when properly assembled with the recommended preparation tooling, maintaining the impedance continuity from the cable through the connector interface. The die-cast zinc or machined brass connector body provides the electromagnetic shielding necessary to prevent RF leakage and external interference, maintaining signal integrity in the electrically noisy environment of a vehicle with multiple digital systems operating simultaneously. The plastic housing surrounding the RF interface provides mechanical protection, polarization coding, and a push-on mate/snap-off engagement method that enables quick connector installation and removal during vehicle assembly and service operations. FAKRA connectors are specified by major automotive OEMs worldwide and are available in multiple coding configurations identified by distinct colors, ensuring compliance with industry-standard RF circuit identification requirements.

Application Scenarios

The FAKRA Connector system is the industry-standard RF interconnect for automotive antenna systems, providing the physical interface between vehicle-mounted antennas and the receiving equipment for GPS navigation, cellular communication, satellite radio, keyless entry, and tire pressure monitoring systems. In telematics control units, FAKRA connectors link the cellular and GPS antenna circuits to the module's RF front end, enabling the vehicle's connectivity features including emergency call services, remote diagnostics, and over-the-air software updates. The connectors also serve in distributed antenna systems for vehicle entertainment, connecting roof-mounted鲨鱼鳍 antenna modules to infotainment head units and amplifier systems for AM/FM radio, digital audio broadcasting, and satellite radio reception. In advanced driver-assistance systems, FAKRA connectors provide the RF interface for vehicle-to-everything communication modules that support connected vehicle safety features including cooperative collision avoidance and intersection safety alerts. Industrial and infrastructure applications include smart metering RF interfaces, base station test equipment connections, and distributed antenna system components where the standardized FAKRA interface provides a reliable, color-coded RF connection solution.

Why Choose FAKRA Connector (Male & Female)

• Standardized FAKRA RF interface with color-coded and mechanically keyed housings prevents cross-mating between different antenna circuits, ensuring correct RF routing in vehicles with multiple communication systems.

• 50-ohm impedance-matched design minimizes signal reflection and insertion loss, preserving GPS accuracy, cellular reliability, and satellite radio reception quality across the automotive frequency range.

• Snap-on mating mechanism provides quick engagement and positive locking, enabling efficient vehicle assembly line installation while preventing vibration-induced disconnection.

• Die-cast or machined metal body provides electromagnetic shielding that prevents RF leakage and external interference in the electrically noisy vehicle environment.

• Worldwide automotive OEM specification and multiple coding configurations ensure industry-standard compliance and broad availability for vehicle production and aftermarket service requirements.