ECT Quad Mini Fakra To FAKRA Jack Cable

The PCM-XY-0032-X cable connects a quad Mini Fakra module port to four individual FAKRA plug interfaces. The Original ECT 818018737 jack brings all four coax paths into one connection at the module. At the other end, four Z Code FAKRA jacks mate with compatible plugs on a vehicle harness or test fixture.

Each quad cavity has its own Dacar 302 coax lead. The assembly has a nominal impedance of 50Ω and a specified frequency range from DC to 3GHz. On a bench fixture, a technician can leave the quad connector mated and disconnect one branch at a time to check the corresponding circuit.

Product Specifications

How the Jack Branches Fit Into the Harness

Four Jacks for Existing FAKRA Plugs

Each branch terminates in a single FAKRA jack, so the breakout can connect to existing plug ends on a harness or fixture. This is the first detail to check when selecting the cable. Use the mating part numbers to confirm both the plug interface and Z Code fit before ordering. The water blue housings serve as a visual reference when sorting connectors at the bench.

One Quad Connection at the Module

The ECT 818018737 jack brings four coax paths into one housing at the module. During a layout trial, the installer can mate the quad connector first and then route the four leads individually toward their plug connections. Allow room to operate the red locking piece shown on the quad housing, particularly if a bracket or fixture panel sits close to the connector.

A Dedicated Coax Lead for Each Circuit

Each cavity connects directly to one branch through its own Dacar 302 coax lead. The wiring drawing shows both the center conductor and shield connection for each path. For an incoming inspection, trace the center contact from the assigned quad cavity to the corresponding branch jack, then check shield continuity separately. This verifies both the channel assignment and its shield path.

Branch Identification Starts at the Quad Face

The four branch jacks look alike, so their physical order in the bundle can change during routing. The cavity number gives installers and test technicians a consistent reference. For example, the lead from quad cavity 4 is identified as P2 on the drawing. If a fixture uses its own channel names, match those names to the cavity numbers before labeling the leads.

Connecting Plug Ended Harnesses to a Quad Module

Vehicle Harness Integration

Use the breakout where a module has a quad Mini Fakra port and the mating harness presents four individual FAKRA plugs. During a prototype build, check that each lead reaches its assigned connection without a tight bend at the cable exit. The cavity map also gives the harness and module teams a shared reference when they compare drawings. 

Channel Access on a Test Fixture

A fixture with individual FAKRA plugs can connect to the four branch jacks while the quad end stays attached to the module. To investigate a single channel, disconnect the corresponding branch and connect the test equipment through a mating FAKRA plug. Record the quad cavity number with the measurement so the result can be traced back to the module interface.

Product Drawing

Product FAQ

Does the cable split one RF signal into four outputs ?

The cable carries four independent coax paths. Each quad cavity connects to one dedicated branch jack.

What RF specifications does the drawing list ?

The drawing specifies a nominal impedance of 50Ω, a frequency range from DC to 3GHz and a maximum VSWR of 1.800.

Which branch jack connects to quad cavity 4 ?

Cavity 4 connects to the branch jack identified as P2 on the assembly drawing. If the leads are unlabeled, verify the branch by checking continuity at the center contacts.

What mates with the four branch connectors ?

Each branch is a Z Code FAKRA jack and requires a compatible FAKRA plug. Confirm the plug part number on your harness or fixture before ordering.

Does the IP67 Waterproof rating apply to unmated connectors ?

The drawing specifies IP67 Waterproof connector types. For an exposed installation, verify the sealing rating of each fully mated connector pair and check how unused ports will be sealed.