The automotive industry has been revolutionized with the increased adoption of telematics in vehicles including GPS, Cellular, Bluetooth Wi-Fi, and Satellite Radio. No longer are satellite navigation systems and sophisticated in-vehicle entertainment confined solely to the luxury end of the market. As telematic advancements become more reliable, available and inexpensive, vehicles are transforming into intelligent platforms for enabling mobile life. With these advancements in communications technology and increased consumer demand for a diverse array of on-board telematics services, RF communications systems have become integral components of today's automobiles.

Amphenol RFs industry leading product line meets both FAKRA and USCAR standards with such features as 12 different mechanical and color codes, plastic housing with locking feature and audible clicking noise, minimum of 100 mating cycles and a frequency range of DC to 6 GHz. These connectors are available in numerous configurations with straight, and right angle solutions for cable applications, as well as edge-launch and PCB designs. Additionally, they are usable on multiple coaxial cables (RG-58, RG-174, RG-316, RG-178 and other micro-cables).

With the introduction of autonomous and connected cars into the market, there has been an overwhelming demand for a space conscious, high-performance interface that can support data transmission rates up to 20 Gbps. Amphenol RF’s line of next generation automotive interconnect technology, AUTOMATE Mini-FAKRA, is able to meet this evolving trend in vehicle innovation. Designed with the same popular features of traditional FAKRA, AUTOMATE offers significant space saving and high bandwidth performance.

AUTOMATE Mini-FAKRA products are critical in new vehicle designs and have been engineered with unique features to ensure proper mating and easy installation. This connector series is fully compatible with existing Mini-FAKRA connectors.

Applications:

Autonomous Vehicles

Self-driving vehicles operate without human control, using sensors and advanced processing to safely drive and navigate.

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

ADAS systems use sensors to monitor vehicle surroundings, alert drivers of unsafe conditions, and take corrective actions such as automatically braking.

Cameras

Vehicle cameras have evolved beyond simple backup functions to providing 360 degree surround-vehicle views, driver monitoring, and object recognition for autonomous navigation.

GPS Navigation

GPS is a satellite navigation system that continuously provides location and time information up to centimeter-level accuracy.

High Bandwidth Infotainment

Advanced infotainment systems utilize high resolution displays and instrument clusters to deliver video feeds, safety alerts, GPS navigation, interfaces to Internet applications and Bluetooth-connected devices, and other services.

Remote Start and Vehicle Control

Wireless key fobs and smartphone applications enable remote start, climate control, door/window controls, and keyless entry.

Antenna Connections

Automotive antennas support Wi-Fi, 4G/5G cellular connectivity, Bluetooth, remote start and control, AM/FM/XM and satellite radio, and DSRC/V2X communication.

DSRC/V2X Communication

Wireless data sharing protocols between vehicles and external objects facilitate safety systems, autonomous navigation, and intelligent transportation systems.