Meet next-gen design requirements with new mini-FAKRA cable assemblies

Amphenol RF has expanded its AUTOMATE Type A mini-FAKRA portfolio with added pre-configured breakout cable options created on industry-standard cable types. These assemblies are obtainable in two new configurations: quad-port mini-FAKRA straight jack to four straight FAKRA plugs on TFC 302LL and dual-port mini-FAKRA straight jack to two FAKRA straight jacks on RG-174 cable. Both versions deliver reliable RF performance up to 6GHz with ruggedised construction ideal for autonomous applications, including new automotive designs and industrial automation technologies.

The mini-FAKRA connectors employed in these designs feature TPA, ensuring the contacts are always seated properly. This dramatically lowers the risk of damage to the contact during mating. This is further aided by the unique closed-entry cable interface that limits the size of mating parts. Also, low engagement forces supply easy and secure mating and unmating. The robust construction of these connectors, which feature high-temperature engineered plastic housings, creates an extra level of protection in designs where external factors are a concern.

These cable assemblies are designed on flexible, single-shielded cable types that meet 50-Ohm requirements and are often used for Ethernet, Wi-Fi or other data transfer protocols. These cable types provide for the transmission of high-frequency electrical signals with minimal interference, offering additional versatility.