A Guide to FAKRA Cable Applications

FAKRA cables are a type of coaxial cable that are commonly used in the Automotive and Telecommunications Industries. They are named after the German Factory Consortium which developed the standardized connectors that are used with these cables, primarily, but not only, in the automotive industry.

FAKRA cable and connector types have been a popular choice for automotive connectivity for the past twenty years. An average vehicle contains at least 15 FAKRA connectors.

Fakra cables are used to connect various sensors and electronic systems in vehicles such as GPS, antennas, camera systems and telematic systems. These cables are designed to be durable and resistant to the harsh conditions found in vehicles including extreme temperatures vibration and moisture in the Telecommunications industry.

Fakra cables are also used to connect antennas and other equipment in cell phone and satellite communication systems. They can also be used in other Wireless communication systems such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

One of the main benefits of FAKRA cables is their high frequency performance. They are able to transmit signals at very high frequencies, making them perfect for use in applications that require fast data transmission. They are also highly resistant to interference, which is important in environments where there may be multiple signals present.

L-com has an extensive range of colour-coded FAKRA cables and connectors. L-com’s FAKRA selection are based on the RG174 coax type and are highly flexible with tinned copper braid shielding.

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