Automotive electronic is a key function in any vehicle. The number of cars has quickly increased over the last twenty
years, driving up the number of connectors of all types used inside vehicles. In particular for RF connectors, the growth
was driven by multimedia and telematics applications such as AM/FM and digital Satellite Radio (SDARS), Cellular
phone (GSM), Global Positioning System (GPS), Mobile TV, Vehicular internet Access, keyless entry, tire pressure
monitoring, remote toll payment, ...
To cope with this new demand, Automotive industry created new interface standards called FAKRA: ISO 20860-1 /
DIN72594-1 (mainly used in Europe) and USCAR: SAE 2, 17, 18 (mainly used in USA). Both are based on the coaxial
SMB interface. FAKRA and USCAR Connectors are fully intermateable. The main common characteristics of these two
standards are:
• RF electrical performances identical to SMB coaxial connector.
• Plastic housing featuring mechanical and color coding.
• Each coding refers to a specific application.
• High mechanical performances meeting the requirements of the automotive industry.
In this catalogue, you will find the complete range of Radiall Automotive Connectors available for cable assembly,
harnesses and equipment dedicated for automotive applications.
All Radiall Automotive connectors are developed to support Customers in their continuous efforts to reduce cost. Our
products use the latest technologies available in metal stamping, plastic molding, die casting and are designed to comply
with the latest automation assembly machines and processes.