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News Release from: ITT Interconnect Solutions | Subject: Fakra RF connectors
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 01 December 2003
All-metal construction for RF connectors
Cannon's new range of Fakra RF connectors feature an all-metal construction which greatly increases robustness and simplifies installation.
ITT Industries, Cannon's new range of Fakra RF connectors feature an all-metal construction which greatly increases robustness and simplifies installation Fakra is a standard developed by the DIN group which specifies the electrical performance and interface of RF connectors for use in road vehicle applications
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 1 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Explains Product Manager, Ted Worroll: "Most Fakra designs incorporate a push-fit plastic interface sleeve at the front end for the mechanism keying and latching, which can easily become dislodged during mating".
Cannon's single-piece die-cast connector has no plastic insert, therefore devices are much more robust and easier to install.
More, Fakra connectors can be difficult to mount on a PCB as they tend to be front-heavy and tip off the board prior to soldering.
To eliminate this problem and further simplify installation, Cannon has altered the centre of gravity of the connector by including more material at the back end of the device, plus a standoff.
Cannon's new Fakra connectors are available in two- and, uniquely, three-way versions as well as the single-way format.
This results not only in higher density, but also in reduced mounting costs.
The 0-4GHz Fakra series devices are colour-coded in accordance with the Fakra standard.
Cannon currently offers the five most common versions - Code A, black (DAB); Code B, natural (DAB with power); Code C, blue, (GPS); and Code D, violet (cellphone) - but Worroll claims that the remaining six styles could easily be tooled.
Other benefits include an insertion loss performance of 0.35dB and an improved VSWR.
Concludes Worroll: "We offer these devices from stock or on a lead time of four weeks - half that of some of our competitors.
They are also extremely competitively priced - typical price for a single way device in small quantities is 90 cents - and samples are readily available". Request a free brochure from ITT Interconnect Solutions ...
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