The Agilent/Keysight AE6962A is a precision adapter for automotive MDI (Media Dependent Interface) applications, bridging High-Speed FAKRA-Mini (HFM) connectors to RPC-2.92 (SMA-compatible) interfaces. Engineered for multigigabit Automotive Ethernet and MIPI A-PHY/ASA protocols across all speed grades, this compact interconnect enables direct integration with oscilloscopes and laboratory measurement systems while reducing module footprint by up to 80% relative to conventional FAKRA connectors.
Technical Specifications
• Connector Interface: High-Speed FAKRA-Mini (HFM) to RPC-2.92 (Rosenberger Precision Connector)
• RPC-2.92 Interoperability: Compatible with 2.92, 3.50, SMA, and K connectors
• Bandwidth: DC – 20 GHz
• Available Configurations:
– AE6962A-HFK: HFM jack to 2.92 jack
– AE6962A-HFS: HFM plug to 2.92 jack
– Key Features
• High-Speed FAKRA-Mini delivers up to 80% space savings versus standard FAKRA, enabling compact module integration
• Rosenberger HFM® compliant with all common automotive standards
• 20 GHz bandwidth supports high-speed automotive data interfaces
• SMA-compatible RPC-2.92 architecture ensures broad connector ecosystem compatibility
– Typical Applications
• Automotive MDI adaptation
• Multigigabit Automotive Ethernet transmission
• MIPI A-PHY and ASA interface testing across all gears and speed grades
– Compatibility & Integration
The adapter simplifies laboratory connections by providing a compact, mechanically valid transition between automotive HFM interfaces and standard coaxial measurement connectors. This compatibility with SMA and related connector families reduces integration complexity when connecting to oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and other RF test instruments.
