FAKRA connectors are mainly used in vehicles to connect GSM mobile radio and GPS antennas for transmitting camera data. As a large number of connections are laid in parallel, we offer plastic coding in up to 11 different colors as accessories for the connectors to virtually eliminate the risk of mix-ups.
FAKRA connectors comply with the DIN 72594-2 standard and are suitable for a temperature range of -40°C to +105°C. They can be combined with the common cable types RG58, RG174, RG316 and RG178, among others.
Assemblies with FAKRA connectors and a matching cable can be put together individually and easily in our online cable configurator. We can realize your requirements at a reasonable price from just one piece. Of course, you can also purchase all FAKRA connectors and coding as individual parts from our online shop.
FAKRA Codierungen
The different colored FAKRA codings prevent a cable from being plugged in incorrectly. This is achieved by differently arranged recesses in the housings, which only fit into each other if the coding is the same color. The only exception is the color “water blue”. This Z-coding serves as a universal connection that is compatible with all other colors.
We only use Rosenberger products for both the connectors and the coding, which are of course processed according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Miniature coaxial high-voltage connectors are also known as MHV connectors. When mated, they have a test voltage of 5 kV rms and an operating voltage of up to 1.6 kV rms. They are also designed for applications up to 300 MHz.
MHV-connectors are based on the construction of BNC connectors, but they have protrusive insulators, what leads to a slight protection against contact of conductors under voltage in an uncoupled condition
For a maximum contact protection of uncoupled connectors, the connector series SHV is recommended.
Our complete MHV range is available via our online shop.
To ensure greater safety, we offer SHV high-voltage connectors (SHV = Safe High Voltage) in addition to MHV. The inner conductor contacts are backspaced in order to exclude the contact of conductors under voltage when unconnected. When connecting, the outer contacts touch each other before the inner contacts.
SHV-Connectors are suitable for all applications up to 5 kV DC or 3.5 eff. These connectors are particularly used for nuclear devices as well as for testing and measuring devices. All given values are valid in connected and disconnected condition
Our complete SHV range is available via our online shop.
Do you need pre-assembled high-voltage cables with MHV or SHV connectors according to your individual specifications? In our online cable configurator, you can assemble your desired cable according to your requirements under the section “High-voltage cables”. Please note that our high-voltage connectors are also compatible with some regular 50 Ohm cables. Simply select the “Coaxial cable 50 Ohm” category.
Up to now, our product range mainly comprised Amphenol Times Microwave Systems cables by the metre. New in the range are now the matching TNC and N connectors for the LMR195 and LMR600 cables.
Below you will find a compact overview of our delivery programme of cables and connectors from Times.
TNC-plug, 7-16 DIN plug and N-plug for LMR195 and LMR600
Pictures of connectors and accessories for LMR600 and LMR195
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Have you already discovered our configurator for coaxial cables and wires? New combinations are added almost daily, now also LMR cables and matching connectors.
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The abbreviation IP stands for International Protection or also Ingress Protection (protection from intrusion). In our case, the protection class for coaxial connectors provides information about their suitability for certain environmental conditions. This classification clearly clarifies whether a connector is suitable for outdoor use, for example, or whether it could be damaged by penetrating moisture. Incidentally, similar requirements for cables are explained in the article “Jacket materials for coaxial cables”. The individual protection classes are defined within Germany according to DIN and internationally according to ISO.
How is the IP code composed?
The code for the IP protection class always consists of the letters IP and two digits. In the ISO range, a “K” is added to the two highest protection classes in case of increased requirements (e.g. IP69K). In general, there are the protection classes IP00 to IP69 (or IP69K), with the former offering no protection at all and the latter offering maximum protection.
The first digit describes the protection against contact and foreign bodies and the second digit the protection against water. The higher the number, the better the protection against the described influence. This can be easily read in the following two tables, which explain the gradations of the protection classes:
1. Reference number
Protection against touch
Protection against foreign bodies
0
No protection against touch
No protection against foreign bodies
1
Protection against large-area contact with the hand
protection against foreign bodies with ∅ ≥ 50mm
2
Protection against touching with the finger
protection against foreign bodies with ∅ ≥ 12mm
3
Protection against contact with tools or wire
protection against foreign bodies with ∅ ≥ 2,5mm
4
Protection against contact with tools or wire
protection against foreign bodies with ∅ ≥ 1,0mm
5 (5K)
Complete contact protection
protection against dust deposits inside
6 (6K)
Complete contact protection
protection against dust deposits (dust-tight)
2. Reference number
Protection against water
0
no protection
1
Protection against vertically falling dripping water
2
Protection against diagonally falling dripping water up to 15°.
3
Protection against dripping water falling at an angle of up to 60°.
4
Protection against splashing water from all directions
5
Protection against water jets from any direction
6
Protection against strong jets of water
7
Protection against submersion up to 30min
8
Protection against permanent immersion
9
Protection against water during high-pressure cleaning
In our range we have some connectors whose manufacturers have defined an IP protection class for their products. A good example of this are our connectors from Telegärtner, almost all of which are IP classified.
They can be used more than once and are therefore perfect for storing and transporting different high-quality cable assemblies or for protecting our Breakout boxes.
Durable protection against dust and protection – cover caps
Now discover another way to protect your connectors from external influences with our cover caps. In industry, these are mainly used to shield dust and moisture and are therefore an ideal cover for unused connectors, e.g. in our breakout box with multiple connections.
Most caps are made of metal and have a built-in seal to prevent moisture ingress. You can always find more information in the corresponding data sheet of the cap.
For convenient handling, our cover caps are also optionally available with chains so that they do not get lost when not in use. Every cover cap in our range is waterproof according to IP67 or IP54.
Protect your cable assemblies with our new caps now!
You can choose between assemblies, which are assembled exclusively with brands of well-known manufacturers, and assemblies by manufacturers, who are less well-known. This does not mean, that the quality of the connectors and the resulting cable assemblies are worse or worth less. But it might be an option for especially price-sensitive applications, as the assemblies are usually between 2 to 5 € more favourable than goods of brand manufacturers.
Example: BNC cable assembly by Telegärtner or by our alternative manufacturer Price difference: 2.80 €
We check every batch of the connectors on technical parameters and pay close attention to a flawless production. Thus you can be sure, that even the most favourable cable connection is of very high quality.
Please note, that we are not saving on the cable! Even the favourable cables are manufactured with lines of well-known brand manufacturers.
Therefore, the quality of our products continues to be in our focus.
You won’t notice the difference in the technical/qualitative sector, but rather in the price segment.
With a connector of a less well-known manufacturer, the manufacturing costs are significantly lower
assemblies, which are assembled exclusively with brands of well-known manufacturers, and assemblies by manufacturers, who are less well-known. This does not mean, that the quality of the connectors and the resulting cable assemblies are worse or worth less. But it might be an option for especially price-sensitive applications, as the assemblies are usually between 2 to 5 € more favourable than goods of brand manufacturers.
