Molex Sealed FAKRA Connector System offers a sealed, inline solution for wireless applications requiring an IP69K rating, along with a mechanical key feature and color coding to ensure a proper connection. The FAKRA connector provides a mechanical key feature along with a visual color code to differentiate between applications and is made up of a high-temperature plastic shroud that is fully compatible with lead-free reflow processes. The cable-mount jacks and plugs in these connectors provide versatility for the customer’s design including in-line connections and mate with original FAKRA PCB jacks and plugs. These sealed FAKRA connectors can withstand a maximum voltage of 335VRMS under the temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. Molex-sealed FAKRA connectors with a maximum durability of 50 cycles can be used in automotive applications like cameras, GPS, RFID tags, construction equipment, and home appliances.
Molex Molex Sealed FAKRA Connector System
Features
- Cable-mount jacks and plugs provide versatility for the customer’s design including in-line connections
- Color Coded and keyed shrouds prevent mismating and helps guide proper connection
- Designed for automotive telematics applications and meets USCAR 17 specifications
- Frequency DC to 6GHz Ideal for wireless and GPS applications
- IP69K rating is appropriate for exterior automotive devices or other applications requiring a robust seal against powerful water ingress
- Mates with original FAKRA PCB jacks and plugs
- Numerous keying options and color codes for design flexibility and ease of reference to specific applications
- Primary latch and ISL (with or without 7.00mm clip slot) for enhanced reliability, meets USCAR and FAKRA specifications
Applications
- Automotive:
- AM/FM radio
- Camera
- GPS
- Infotainment
- RFID tags
- Wi-Fi
- Commercial Vehicle:
- Construction equipment
- Home Appliance
- Smart Phones and Mobile Devices:
- Radio antenna
Resources
Video
This TTI Tech Specs video for Molex FAKRA RF Connectors explains that this connector system is designed to make automotive electronics connections and protect them with an IP69K rating. Sealed FAKRA connectors provide 50 Ω RF connections up to 6 GHz and can be used with either RG-174 coax for a small, flexible cable or RG-58 for its lower loss. This lets you use Sealed FAKRA to make a lot of different connections in and out of the vehicle, such as exterior cameras and antennas for GPS, cellular, and other radios.
See video transcript below
Video Transcript
Making connections is an important part of life. But connections might be even more important in automotive electronics. The Molex Sealed FAKRA connector system is designed to make these connections and protect them with an IP69K rating. Sealed FAKRA connectors provide 50 Ω RF connections up to 6 GHz and can be used with either RG-174 coax for a small, flexible cable or RG-58 for its lower loss. This lets you use Sealed FAKRA to make a lot of different connections in and out of the vehicle, such as exterior cameras and antennas for GPS, cellular, and other radios.
The system meets American USCAR and German FAKRA specifications, ensuring reliability in automotive applications and commercial vehicles. To make sure the right connections are made during assembly and maintenance, Sealed FAKRA uses color coded and mechanically keyed shrouds, and it’s backwards compatible with standard FAKRA series connectors.