Kinghelm IPEX to FAKRA RF Cable Assembly KHB160-49-28: selection and Application Guide for Automotive and High-Frequency Projects

In modern automotive electronics and high-frequency systems, signal stability is often influenced not only by active components such as RF modules or antennas, but also by the quality and suitability of interconnection solutions. In many real-world projects, issues such as unexpected signal loss, unstable positioning performance, or inconsistent RF test results can often be traced back to the RF cable assembly connecting modules to external interfaces. As systems become more compact and interfaces more diversified, a well-designed RF cable assembly can directly impact overall system performance.

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The Kinghelm KHB160-49-28 is a pre-assembled IPEX to FAKRA RF cable assembly designed for such practical connection needs. It features a 160mm length RG113 coaxial cable with an IPEX first-generation terminal on one end and a FAKRA male connector on the other, complete with a #3.0×15mm black PVC heat shrink tube for end protection and stress relief. This combination ensures reliable signal transmission in automotive GNSS modules, high-frequency communication devices, and other RF systems where stable interface adaptation is critical.

The assembly supports frequencies from DC up to 3GHz, with 50Ω impedance and a maximum VSWR of 1.5, making it suitable for GNSS, automotive communication, and wireless data transmission applications. Its compact yet robust design allows engineers to integrate it into constrained spaces without compromising signal integrity.

Kinghelm, guided by the brand mission "Kinghelm, Connecting the World," has accumulated nearly two decades of expertise in RF and microwave technologies. The company designs and tests antennas, connectors, and cable assemblies in its own laboratories, ensuring consistent performance and reliability across various applications. With a fully automated flexible production line at its Guangxi Luzhai base, Kinghelm can deliver high-consistency RF cable assemblies at scale, including customized solutions for non-standard connectors and antenna interfaces.

In practice, KHB160-49-28 is widely used in automotive GNSS modules, smart terminals, industrial IoT devices, and other high-frequency systems. By providing a stable interface between IPEX-equipped modules and FAKRA-equipped antennas or modules, this pre-assembled cable assembly reduces signal loss, simplifies installation, and improves overall system performance.

Beyond this assembly, Kinghelm’s product portfolio includes Beidou/GPS antennas, Bluetooth antennas, Wi-Fi antennas, RF jumpers, signal connectors, board-to-board connectors, sockets, and electronic switches. Together, these products form comprehensive RF and connection solutions for automotive electronics, smart devices, industrial applications, low-altitude drones, and more, helping clients achieve reliable connectivity in increasingly complex systems.

Kinghelm KHB160-49-28 Specification

The Kinghelm KHB160-49-28 RF cable assembly is more than a simple adapter; it is a practical solution to real-world connection challenges. By choosing a properly designed, pre-assembled cable, engineers can ensure stable signal performance, efficient installation, and consistent system reliability. Kinghelm continues to leverage its expertise in RF technology to develop high-quality interconnection solutions for diverse applications, supporting the next era of interconnected devices.

About Kinghelm

Shenzhen Kinghelm Electronics Co., Ltd.（www.kinghelm.net）has technical backbones from Tsinghua University and UESTC, and has introduced overseas returnee professionals. Kinghelm is able to develop highly reliable and high-performance antenna and connector products.KH series products of "Kinghelm" brand include Beidou/GPS antennas, RF adapter connectors, plug connector, electrical data connectors, terminals, and customized vehicle harnesses, industrial / medical connectors, and special antenna connectors."Kinghelm connects world", Kinghelm has grown with the development of China's Beidou industry. Starting from supplying Beidou/GPS dual mode antennas, IPEX terminals, and RF adapter cables for automotive manufacturers, Kinghelm has continuously developed products. Currently, it has a series of WiFi, Bluetooth, NB-loT, LoRa, Zigbee, UWB, and GSM antennas, RFID tags, RF adapter cables, standard microwave antennas, vehicle grade SMA, SMB, FAKRA holders, coaxial cables, and can customize non-standard antenna connectors based on customer drawings or samples.