Changzhou Kingsun New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Changzhou Kingsun New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Use of Fakra and Mini Fakra in GMSL2 and FPD-Link III Cameras
2025-05-26
Fakra connectors are standardized RF connectors used in automotive applications, especially for high-frequency data transmission like camera systems, antennas, and sensors. They offer secure locking, color coding, and mechanical keying to prevent mismatching.
Mini Fakra is a newer, smaller version of the standard Fakra Connector, offering the same electrical performance but in a much more compact form, which helps reduce the size and weight of wiring harnesses in vehicles.
GMSL2 (Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link version 2) is a high-speed serializer/deserializer (SerDes) interface from Analog Devices, designed for real-time video transmission in vehicles.
Use of Fakra in GMSL2:
Traditional GMSL2 camera systems often use standard Fakra connectors, especially in early implementations.
Fakra ensures secure, shielded, and low-loss connections necessary for high-speed data links over coaxial cables.
Use of Mini Fakra in GMSL2:
As OEMs demand smaller, lighter systems, Mini Fakra connectors are increasingly adopted in GMSL2 camera systems.
Mini Fakra supports the same high data rates (up to 6 Gbps per channel) required by GMSL2 while enabling compact camera module designs and cable routing.
