New adapters enable robust, high-frequency connections between automotive systems and RF devices, enhancing integration for GPS, V2X, LTE, and testing applications.
Amphenol RF has expanded its interconnect solutions portfolio with the launch of rugged, high-performance FAKRA to SMA adapters, designed to streamline connectivity between mobile automotive systems and RF-based technologies. These new additions reinforce its commitment to supporting reliable, cross-platform communication in complex environments such as vehicles, test labs, and smart mobility systems.
The latest adapters are available in multiple configurations, including FAKRA jack-to-SMA plug and FAKRA plug-to-SMA jack, offering flexible installation options across various system architectures. With operating frequencies of up to 4 GHz, they are well-suited for GPS, V2X communications, LTE networks, and precision test & measurement instrumentation. The key features are:
- Maximum Frequency: 4 GHz
- Impedance: 50 Ohms
- Operating Temperature Range: -65°C to +165°C
Key to their performance is the combination of FAKRA’s push-on coupling with SMA’s threaded interface, delivering both fast connections and secure locking. This hybrid design ensures minimal signal loss and reliable operation in high-vibration automotive and industrial environments.
Constructed with nickel-plated brass bodies and gold-plated brass contacts, the adapters ensure excellent signal integrity and corrosion resistance. The internal PTFE insulator maintains high-frequency stability, while the outer housing—crafted from glass-filled Nylon 46—offers high thermal endurance and mechanical strength. A stainless steel retainer ring (SUS304) further enhances structural integrity.
These adapters align with Amphenol RF’s commitment to off-the-shelf, high-quality RF interconnects that meet modern automotive and industrial automation standards. They are part of a growing family of RF adapters that simplify cross-standard integration without compromising performance. Whether for connecting infotainment systems, telematics modules, or testing RF pathways in production environments, these adapters are engineered to create strong links between motion and communication—paving the way for smarter, more connected vehicles and machines.
