Robust FAKRA connectors include a sealed IP67 option designed for RG-178 cable

Amphenol RF has introduced a new IP67 FAKRA straight crimp rear-mount bulkhead plug in its automotive and industrial portfolio. This plug is designed to support industry-standard RG-178 cable. This FAKRA plug is colour-coded and mechanically keyed for easy installation and is offered in a variety of key codes, including the universal Z code. Its FAKRA interconnects are ideal for applications like GPS, ADAS and communications.

This rear-mount bulkhead plug enables the connector to mount through a panel or enclosure wall, supplying a stable and secure connection. The plug is sealed in the mated and unmated condition, ensuring the system remains safe from external influences. A gasket seals the interface while an O-ring seal sits between the flange and panel mount for added security. The plug is engineered with a ruggedised, plastic housing over a nickel-plated diecast zinc alloy body and flange. It features a gold-plated brass centre contact and a nickel-plated copper ferrule.

This 50Ω FAKRA plug ensures reliability with high-frequency data transmission up to 6GHz, and standard straight crimp die sets are utilised to terminate the connector to the cable. It joins a growing portfolio of IP67 FAKRA rear-mount bulkhead plugs engineered to accommodate a wide variety of automotive cable types.