FAKRA Cable: A Key Connection in the Automotive and Communication Fields

FAKRA cables, as an important component in modern automotive and communication fields, have won widespread attention in the industry for their excellent performance and wide range of application scenarios.

FAKRA cable, also known as Fahrzeug Automobile Kabel Rundfunk Anschluss (Vehicle Wireless Connection), is a radio frequency signal connector and its cable system designed specifically for automotive applications.

Types of FAKRA cables

FAKRA cables are mainly divided into two categories: FAKRA wire harnesses based on traditional coaxial cables and FAKRA Mini coaxial cables (Mini FAKRA).

FAKRA wiring harness based on traditional coaxial cables: This type of cable is known for its high signal transmission quality and strong anti-interference ability, and is widely used in fields such as automotive radar, wireless communication, and satellite television. Its structure is complex and intricate, including a central conductor, insulation layer, mesh shielding layer, and external protective cover. In the market, common models include RG174, RTK031 (solid PE structure), and RG179 (solid FEP structure).

FAKRA Mini FAKRA: With the rapid development of automotive technology, especially the rise of technologies such as autonomous driving and vehicle networking, the requirements for data transmission speed and bandwidth are increasingly increasing. Traditional FAKRA coaxial cables are gradually unable to meet the wiring requirements in compact spaces due to their large volume. For this reason, FAKRA mini coaxial cables have emerged. Mini FAKRA not only inherits the excellent performance of traditional FAKRA coaxial cables, but also achieves significant reduction in size, making it particularly suitable for high-speed data transmission applications such as radar, cameras, LiDAR, and sensor devices.