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RF Solutions for the Telematics Market
FAKRA SMB Connectors
Version 3.0
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Contents
Introduction to FAKRA
Product Overview
Specifications
FAKRA/USCAR Product Specifications
Plug Keying Options
Jack Keying Options
Dual Housings
Part Numbering System
Mechanical and Color Coding
Cable Assembly Codes
Special Codes
FARKA Plug Interface
FAKRA Jack Interface
Cable Connectors GEN 1 0
Straight Plugs
Straight Jacks
Right Angle Jacks
Cable Connectors: GEN 2 0
Straight Plugs
Straight Jacks
Right Angle Jacks
3-Way Plugs
3-Way Jacks
Cable Connectors: GEN 2 5
Straight Plugs
Straight Jacks
PCB Connectors: GEN 1 0
Straight Plugs
Edgemount Plugs
Right Angle Plugs
PCB Connectors: GEN 2 0
Edgemount Plugs
Right Angle Plugs
Dual Jacks
8mm Plugs
Termination Tooling
Concepts
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Male = Plug
Female = Jack
Meets USCAR 2, 17 and 18
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Introduction to FAKRA
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RF Solutions for the Automotive Market
Introduction
The automotive industry has been revolutionized with the increased adoption of telematics in vehicles including
GPS, Cellular, Bluetooth and Satellite Radio. No longer are satellite navigation systems and sophisticated in-vehicle
entertainment confined solely to the luxury end of the market.
As telematic advancements become more reliable, available and inexpensive, vehicles are transforming into an
intelligent platform for enabling mobile life. With these recent advancements in communications technology and
increased consumer demand for a diverse array of on-board telematics services, RF communications systems have
become integral components of today’s automobile, trucking, watercraft, motorcycle and off-road construction markets.
To keep RF interconnection costs low, and to ensure high levels of electrical and mechanical performance for
telematics applications, such as Global Positioning Satellite, Satellite Radio, Vehicular Internet Access, Remote vehicle
diagnostics and Bluetooth, the worldwide automotive industries have standardized a high-performing, cost-effective
RF connector based on the FAKRA and USCAR standards.
Utilizing a modified metal SMB connector embedded within a plastic housing that can be designed with multiple
color codes for easy identification, FAKRA connectors are designed to perform up to 6 GHz and meet the particular
mechanical and environmental requirements of the automotive industry. Amphenol RF also offers a variety of
connectors for board-to-board, PCB interfaces, and traditional antenna interfaces.
Technologies Supported
AM/FM Radio:
Antenna technology that supports GPS and Satellite Radio is the same antenna that will support
AM/FM radio. This combined antenna capability not only reduces the number of external antennas on the vehicles,
but offers standardization among the interconnects.
Satellite Radio:
Originating at a broadcast center, the broadcast signal is beamed from earth-station antennas
to broadcast satellites. These satellites don’t move and are positioned more than 22,000 miles above the earth in
geo-stationary orbit. Their beams combine to span the entire contiguous U.S. while remaining stationary with respect
to the land below.
GPS
(Global Positioning System): A worldwide MEO satellite navigational system formed by 24 satellites orbiting
the earth and their corresponding receivers on the earth. The GPS satellites continuously transmit digital radio signals
that contain data on the satellites’ location and the exact time to the earth-bound receivers.
Cellular/PCS
(Personal Communications Service): the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) term
used to describe a set of digital cellular technologies being deployed in the U.S. It is also referred to as digital cellular.
Bluetooth:
A short-range radio technology aimed at simplifying communications among Internet devices,
between devices and the Internet. It also aims to simplify data synchronization between Internet devices and other
computers.
Wireless Remote:
Remote starting, remote keyless entry and door/window controls are all supported by our
FAKRA products.
Vehicle Controls:
Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Avoidance Systems and DSRC (Dedicated Short Range
Communications) are all evolving technologies that utilize FAKRA.
WiFi:
Many new automotive models are incorporating WiFi in to their Infotainment offerings. Our FAKRA
connectors support this emerging technology.
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Product Overview
FAKRA Generation 1.0, 2.0, and 2.5
Product Overview
GENERATION 1.0
FAKRA Generation 1.0 utilizes a modified metal SMB connector
embedded within a plastic housing unit for ease of identification
and assembly. These plastic housings are designed with visually
and mechanically coded and keyed tooling to eliminate assembly
errors. Our standard FAKRA connectors are designed to perform
up to 6 GHz and meet the electrical, mechanical and environmen-
tal standards of the automotive industry. Generation 1.0 typically
features five separate component parts.
GENERATION 2.0
FAKRA Generation 2.0 offers reduced installation costs for our
customers via a pre-assembled housing unit. This pre-assembled
housing eliminates two loose components and their associated
assembly and handling costs. Due to this component reduction,
Generation 2.0 features three separate components to install
versus Generation 1.0’s five separate components.
GENERATION 2.5
FAKRA Generation 2.5 offers the same pre-assembled housing
units and design improvements as Generation 2.0, but center
contacts are provided on a tape and reel for automated distribu-
tion and placement.
Cable Assembly Instructions
For your convenience and to insure that you have the latest information, cable assembly instructions are
available online at www.amphenolrf.com. Simply type in the cable assembly instruction number given with
each part number and you will be directed to the correct cable assembly instruction.
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Specifications
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FAKRA / USCAR Product Specifications
ELECTRICAL
Impedance
Frequency Range
Performance Spec
V.S.W.R
Insertion Loss
Insulation Resistance
Contact Resistance
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
spec requirement
spec requirement
center contact
outer contact
at sea level
50
Ω
nominal
DC - 6 GHz (optimized for DC - 4 GHz)
DC - 2 GHz 2 GHz - 4 GHz
1.40 max
1.50 max
≤
0.3 dB max from DC - 3 GHz
1000 M
Ω
min
< 40 mΩ
< 40 mΩ
> 800 VRMS (Interface only; may be cable limited)
MECHANICAL
Durability (matings)
Plastic Housing - Engagement Force
Plastic Housing - Disengagement Force
Cable Retention Force
Coding
Interface
100 min
≤
40 N (Single FAKRA)
≥
35 N (Single FAKRA)
≥
110 N
14 mechanical and colored codings
USCAR-18, DIN
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature Range
Thermal Shock
Vibration
Shock
operating
-40 / +100˚ C
MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Cond B
(-55 / +125˚ C) or USCAR-2, para 5.6.1
MIL-STD-202, Method 204, Cond B;
(15g) or USCAR-2, para 5.4.6
MIL-STD-202, Method 213, Cond B
(75g, 6 ms, 1/2 sine) or USCAR-2, para 5.4.6
MATERIALS
Plastic Housing
jacks
in-line plugs
PCB plugs
jack
plug
Nylon, PBT or PPE
Nylon or PBT
Nylon
PBT
Beryllium Copper or Phosphor Bronze
Brass or Phosphor Bronze
Brass, Zinc Alloy
Beryllium Copper
Copper Alloy
TFE or TPX
Secondary Locking Clip (if applicable)
Center Contact
Body
Retainer Ring (if applicable)
Ferrule
Insulator
PLATING
Center Contact
Body
Ferrule
cable types
solder types
Gold
Nickel
Nickel, Gold, Tin
Nickel
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