What are the application scenarios of Fakra cables in automotive electronic systems?

What are the application scenarios of Fakra cables in automotive electronic systems?

The application scenarios of Fakra cables in automotive electronic systems mainly include the following categories:

Navigation system: Fakra type B connector is mainly used in this scenario. It connects the GPS antenna to the vehicle's navigation control unit, ensuring precise satellite positioning signal transmission and providing accurate navigation information to the driver.

Wireless communication system: including Fakra type C connectors. Used to connect the car phone module with the antenna, achieve communication with the mobile network, ensure stable transmission of voice and data signals, support clear communication and fast data transmission. At the same time, in Bluetooth connection, the car's Bluetooth module is connected to devices such as the car's microphone, speaker, and external antenna to achieve Bluetooth pairing and communication between the phone and the vehicle, supporting functions such as hands-free calling and music playback.

Information entertainment system: Fakra type D connector is suitable for satellite radios, connecting the satellite radio antenna and radio module to receive satellite broadcast signals and provide users with rich broadcast program resources. In addition, Fakra type E is used for Ethernet and Media Oriented System Transport (MOST) applications, supporting high-speed data transmission in in in car infotainment systems, such as multimedia content playback, navigation map updates, etc.

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS): Fakra cables connect the surround view camera to the ADAS control unit, transmitting high-definition video signals to achieve panoramic parking assistance and surrounding environment monitoring functions. At the same time, it connects the millimeter wave radar with the vehicle's control system, transmitting information such as the distance, speed, and angle of the target object detected by the radar, and supporting functions such as adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.

Car antenna system: Fakra type A connectors are commonly used to connect car broadcast antennas, including AM/FM radio antennas, digital audio broadcasting (DAB) antennas, etc., to ensure that the radio can receive clear broadcast signals. In addition, in vehicle networking applications, Fakra cables connect the vehicle's 4G/5G antennas and communication modules to achieve high-speed data transmission between the vehicle and cloud servers, other vehicles, and road infrastructure.