Amphenol RF North American

Model FAKRA -Connectors

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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.

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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

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

Electrical

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 : 1000 M? Min

Center Contact Resistance: 24 m? Max

Outer Contact Resistance: 5 m? Max (6 m? 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

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

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.