FAKRA II SMB connectors, with 360° rotation and
secondary locking latch deliver easy cable routing
between antennas and multi-media units while meeting
the USCAR requirements for on-boards telematic systems
Molex’s FAKRA II SMB product offering meets both American USCAR and
German FAKRA automotive standards. The FAKRA II connector system retains
the high-performing, cost-effective RF attributes as the original FAKRA
Connector.
The enhanced features offered by the FAKRA II connector system demonstrate
Molex’s dedication to meet the continued mechanical and environmental
requirements of the automotive industry.
For more information on Molex’s extensive FAKRA product offering,
visit: www.molex.com/link/fakra.html
FAKRA II SMB
Connector System
73403
FAKRA II SMB Cable
Plugs and Jacks
FAKRA II Jacks
Features and Benefits
Connector rotates 360° inside the
plastic shroud
Secondary plug locking latch
Numerous keying options and color
codes
Stamped and formed contacts
Cable-mount jacks and plugs
Mates with FAKRA I PCB jacks and
plugs
Ease-of-routing inside an
automobile. Less stress on the
cable
For enhanced reliability. Meets
USCAR and FAKRA specifications
For design flexibility and ease-of-
reference
Lower selling price versus
machined FAKRA connectors
Versatility for customer’s design
Backward compatibility to existing
components minimizes additional
costs
FAKRA II Plug
Specifications
Reference Information
Packaging: Bulk, contact on reel
Mates With: FAKRA of same key/color
(see table back)
Designed In: mm
RoHS: Yes
Halogen Free: Yes
Electrical
Frequency: DC to 6 GHz
Impedance: 50Ω
VSWR: 1.3 to 6 GHz max.
Contact Resistance: 5 milliohms max.
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage:
1000 Vrms
Insulation Resistance:
5000 Megohms min.
Mechanical
Retention Force of Latched Housing:
>110 newtons
Mating Force: 25 newtons max.
Unmating Force: 25 newtons max.
Durability (min.): 50 cycles
Physical
Housing: Nylon 66
Body: Brass
Contact: Phosphor Bronze
Plating:
Contact Area — Gold/Tin
Body — Nickel
Operating Temperature:
-40 to +105°C