NuChannel
NuChannel™ Low Frequency FAKRA SMB Headers


OSRAM SYLVANIA is a world-class provider of automotive antenna cable systems which also includes sockets and headers for mounting on circuit boards. Because we assemble our own trademarked NuChannel FAKRA SMB, we can ensure high quality performance, and can offer superior, low cost, one-stop shopping for Telematics applications. We offer a full line of off-the-shelf FAKRA SMB connectors including high frequency, low frequency, right angle, straight angle, dual or single. And as a full service supplier, OSRAM SYLVANIA engineers will work on-site with customers to design systems to meet specialized applications.

Single Low Frequency
Vertical PCB Socket

Single Low Frequency
Right Angle PCB Socket

Dual Low Frequency
Right Angle PCB Socket

FAKRA Code Z
"Water Blue" Universal Code

FAKRA Code B
"White" Fin Down

FAKRA Codes B
"White" and K "Curry"
Fin Down
(Special Bracket)

Features

Electrical
Characteristic Impedance 50 ohms nominal
Frequency Range DC to 500 MHz
VSWR <= 1.35 up to 500 MHz
Attenuation <= 0.25 dB
Insulation Resistance 1000 M ohms @ 800 VAC rms
Center Contact Resistance <= 40 milli ohms (per SAE/USCAR - 17 & 18)
Outer Contact Resistance <= 40 milli ohms (per SAE/USCAR - 17 & 18)
Test Voltage <= 800 VAC rms (at sea level, 60 Hz)
Shielding Effectiveness 55 dB minimum (Connector, System performance is cable dependant)

Mechanical
Engagement Force 40 N max
Disengagement Force 35 N max with connector lock completely disengaged
110 N min with primary latch engaged
Design According to ISO TC 22/WG 5 N44, SAE/USCAR -2, SAE/USCAR-17, SAE/USCAR-18
Mechanical Shock SAE/USCAR - 2 Section 5.4.5, SAE/USCAR- 17
Mechanical Vibration SAE/USCAR-2 Section 5.4.5, SAE/USCAR-17
Mating Cycle Life 10 Cycles minimum (SAE/USCAR-2 section 5.6.1 & 5.6.2)

Environmental
Temperature Range -40 to +85 degrees C (SAE/USCAR-2 Class 1)
Thermal Shock SAE/USCAR-2 Section 5.6.1, SAE/USCAR-17
Temperature/Humidity SAE/USCAR-2 Section 5.6.2, SAE/USCAR-17
High Temperature Aging SAE/USCAR-2 Section 5.6.3, SAE/USCAR-17

Dimensional
Mating Interface Per SAE/USCAR-18
PC Board Foot Print Per OSI Product Prints

Materials
Center Contact Base Male - Brass C36000
Center Pin Plating 30 micro-inches min Au over 50 micro-inches min Ni
Dielectric Insulator Unfilled Nylon 6/6, Air
Ground Contact Plating 50 micro-inches min Ni, over 3 micro-inches Cu
Ground Shell Base Brass CDA 26000
Bracket Low-Carbon Steel, 100 micro-inches minimum 60/40 tin/lead solder pre-plate
Cover (Housing) 30% G.F. PBT, 0% Regrind or 43% G.F. Nylon 6/6