FAKRA Right Angle Connector

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 Right Angle Connector features a 90-degree body design that redirects the coaxial cable parallel to the mounting surface, reducing the overall protrusion height compared to straight FAKRA connectors and enabling installation in vehicle compartments where the vertical space above the connector is restricted by enclosure walls, structural members, or adjacent components. Despite the right-angle geometry, the connector maintains full 50-ohm impedance matching through a carefully engineered internal signal path that minimizes reflection and insertion loss at the bend, preserving RF signal quality for GPS, cellular, and satellite radio applications. The color-coded and mechanically keyed plastic housing follows the FAKRA coding standard, preventing cross-mating between different RF circuits and ensuring compliance with automotive OEM specifications for antenna system identification. The snap-on mating mechanism operates identically to the straight version, providing quick engagement and positive locking that prevents accidental disconnection under vibration while enabling efficient installation during vehicle production. The right-angle configuration also serves as a strain relief feature, redirecting cable pull forces along the mounting surface rather than perpendicularly into the connector body, reducing the risk of cable damage and connector failure at the termination point. The die-cast or machined metal body provides continuous electromagnetic shielding through the right-angle transition, preventing RF leakage and external interference at the bend where the shield continuity is most critical. The connector is available in both PCB-mount and cable-end configurations, providing flexible options for system designers routing RF signals within vehicle electronic modules and antenna distribution networks.

Application Scenarios

The FAKRA Right Angle Connector is primarily utilized in automotive head unit installations where the RF cable must route from the dashboard antenna connection horizontally toward the vehicle wiring harness channel, avoiding interference with the display module or climate control ducts that occupy the space directly behind the connector. In telematics control units mounted under vehicle seats or in trunk compartments, the right-angle design allows the antenna cables to route along the module surface rather than protruding vertically where they could be damaged by cargo or service access panels. Behind-dash GPS navigation module installations benefit from the right-angle connector where the limited depth between the dashboard structure and the interior trim panel does not accommodate a straight FAKRA connector's cable bend radius. The connector also serves in shark-fin antenna base modules where the internal cable routing from the PCB-mounted connector to the external antenna element follows a path parallel to the vehicle roof panel. Industrial applications include compact base station remote radio units and distributed antenna system nodes where the right-angle RF interface enables installation in shallow equipment enclosures with limited depth behind the connector panel.

Why Choose FAKRA Right Angle Connector

• 90-degree body design reduces connector protrusion height, enabling FAKRA RF connections in vehicle compartments where vertical space above the mounting surface is restricted.

• Engineered internal signal path maintains 50-ohm impedance matching through the right-angle transition, preserving RF signal quality for GPS, cellular, and satellite applications.

• Color-coded and keyed housing follows the FAKRA coding standard, preventing cross-mating and ensuring compliance with automotive OEM antenna circuit identification requirements.

• Right-angle geometry serves as a strain relief feature, redirecting cable pull forces along the mounting surface to reduce the risk of cable damage at the termination point.

• Available in PCB-mount and cable-end configurations, providing flexible routing options for vehicle antenna systems and compact electronic module installations.