Amphenol RF Automotive Solutions

High-frequency RF solutions for new vehicle designs

Amphenol RF offers high-performance automotive RF connectors, including industry-standard FAKRA and next-generation AUTOMATE mini-FAKRA solutions, engineered for reliable signal transmission in connected and autonomous vehicles. These connectors meet FAKRA and USCAR standards, featuring multiple mechanical and color codes, durable locking housings with audible clicks, and long-lasting performance with a minimum of 100 mating cycles. Designed for cable and PCB applications, they support a wide range of coaxial cables in both straight and right-angle configurations. With frequency performance from DC to 6 GHz for FAKRA and up to 15 GHz for AUTOMATE mini-FAKRA, these compact connectors deliver high-speed data transmission for ADAS, infotainment, telematics, V2X systems, and other modern automotive applications, providing space-saving, reliable and precision RF connectivity for next-generation vehicle designs.

AUTOMATE® Mini-FAKRA Next-Generation Automotive Connector Series

Applications

  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
  • 360° Cameras
  • GPS Navigation
  • High Bandwidth Infotainment
  • Remote Start and Vehicle Control
  • Antenna Connections
  • DSRC/V2X Communication
  • LiDAR
  • RADAR
  • ECU/Compute Modules
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring

Core competencies

  • Custom camera interconnect with blindmate and board-to-board configurations
  • Waterproof IP67/68 sealed and ruggedized solutions 
  • Color coded and mechanically keyed automotive connectors
  • Quick mating and quick disconnect RF connectors
  • Customized hybrid solutions supporting RF, signal and power
  • Custom cable assemblies and sub-systems

Featured products

FAKRA Connectors

  • 14 different mechanical and color key codes
  • Robust plastic housing with secure locking feature
  • Tape and reel packaging
  • Sealed options available

FAKRA to FAKRA Cable Assemblies

  • Universally keyed Z code connectors
  • High-frequency transmission up to 3 GHz
  • No additional tooling required

FAKRA to AMC Cable Assemblies

  • Ideal for compact infrastructure
  • Sealed when mounted
  • Universally keyed

FAKRA to AMC4 Cable Assemblies

  • Ideal for compact infrastructure
  • Automotive and IoT solution
  • Universally keyed

HSD Cable Assemblies

  • 100 ohm connector system for differential, digital, data transmission
  • Female contact closed entry to prevent mismatching and stubbing
  • One solution for many digital transmission standards
  • Optimized EMI-Shielding according to CISPR25
  • Data rate up to 1.6 Gbps

AUTOMATE® Type A Mini-FAKRA

  • High frequency, high bandwidth design
  • Modular multi-port design configuration
  • Impact Resistant
  • Ideal for compact spaces

AUTOMATE® Type A Mini-FAKRA Cable Assemblies

  • Compact, modular housing
  • Multi-port configuration
  • Low loss and flexible cable type
  • Universally keyed Z code
  • Saves up to 80% installation space
  • Low engagement and disengagement forces

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