IP67 rear-mount FAKRA connectors

Amphenol has introduced a series of IP67 waterproof rear-mount FAKRA coax connectors for panels in industrial and automotive environments.

Amphenol IP67 FAKRA connectors

There are four versions to cover four coax cables: TFC 302LL, RG-174, RG-58 or LMR-195.

Within these versions, there are 10 keying patterns, each with its own insulator colour for easy identification, and also each with a nominated use: for example the ‘A’ keyed version is ‘jet black’ (RAL 9005) and is intended for DAB, AM and FM radio signals.


This range also includes the universal non-keyed ‘z’ variant (‘water blue’).


“These rear-mount bulkhead plugs allow the connector to mount through a panel or enclosure wall,” according to the company. “These plugs are sealed in both the mated and un-mated condition, ensuring that no contaminants enter. A gasket seals the interface internally, while an o-ring seal sits between the flange and panel mount for additional security.” Sealing is to IP67.

Amphenol Fakra coax connectorThe plastic is described as ‘ruggedised’, the body is nickel-plated diecast zinc alloy, the centre contact is gold-plated brass, and the ferrule nickel-plated copper.

They are 50Ω connectors for use up to 6 GHz, max VSWR is 1.23, a minimum of 800Vrms can be withstood and operation is over -40 to +100°C.

Matching crimp and die sets are available.

This Amphenol data brief covers the series, which have part numbers of the form FA1-NxSP-Cxxxx

Molex has a family of automotive connectors that combine power, signal and mini-FAKRA contacts.

Steve Bush

Steve Bush is the long-standing technology editor for Electronics Weekly, covering electronics developments for more than 25 years. He has a particular interest in the Power and Embedded areas of the industry. He also writes for the Engineer In Wonderland blog, covering 3D printing, CNC machines and miscellaneous other engineering matters.

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