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Fakra A Jack to SMB Plug 30cm Pigtail DAB Digital Radio Antenna Extension

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SKU: 90446MPN: CENFAKRA-SMB
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The CENFAKRA-SMB is a 30cm pigtail adapter from CEN that connects a DAB antenna with an SMB plug to a head unit fitted with a Fakra A socket. Designed for head units that do not supply phantom power, including factory navigation units from VW, Skoda, Mercedes and Audi.

Key specifications

  • Part number: CENFAKRA-SMB
  • Connector A: SMB plug (male)
  • Connector B: Fakra A jack (female)
  • Cable length: 30cm
  • Use: DAB digital radio antennas
  • Head units: those without phantom power

CEN Fakra to SMB plug

A 30cm pigtail cable for connecting a DAB antenna with an SMB plug to a head unit fitted with a Fakra A socket. Designed for use with head units that do not supply phantom power.

  • Part number: CENFAKRA-SMB
  • Connector A: SMB plug (male)
  • Connector B: Fakra A jack (female)
  • Cable length: 30cm
  • Compatible with DAB digital radio antennas
  • Suitable for head units without phantom power
Specification
TypeWiring
Article NumberCENFAKRA-SMB
Country of ManufactureChina
More specs
  • VW RNS510 (MFD3)
  • VW MFD2 (RNS2)
  • SKODA COLUMBUS
  • MERCEDES COMMAND SYSTEMS W211 (E-CLASS)
  • MERCEDES APS 50
  • AUDI RNS-E (DVD NAVIGATION)
  • AUDI MMI (A6 4F, A8 4E)
What's Included
  • CEN Fakra to SMB Plug
Product information

CEN

About the CEN CENFAKRA-SMB

From our tech experts at CEN

The CENFAKRA-SMB is a 30cm pigtail cable from CEN that adapts a DAB digital radio antenna with an SMB plug to a head unit fitted with a Fakra A socket. It is designed for head units that do not supply phantom power, including OEM navigation units from VW, Skoda, Mercedes and Audi.

Who it suits

This cable suits owners of vehicles fitted with factory navigation units such as the VW RNS510, VW MFD2, Skoda Columbus, Mercedes COMAND W211, Mercedes APS 50, Audi RNS-E or Audi MMI (A6 4F, A8 4E) who want to connect a DAB antenna with an SMB plug.

Our tech experts advise

Before ordering, confirm your head unit has a Fakra A socket and does not supply phantom power to the antenna. The 30cm cable length is intended for short runs within the dashboard. Check that your existing antenna plug is SMB before purchasing. See the CEN collection for other antenna accessories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which head units is the Fakra A to SMB adapter compatible with?

A: It is listed as compatible with the VW RNS510 (MFD3), VW MFD2 (RNS2), Skoda Columbus, Mercedes Comand systems in the W211 E-Class, Mercedes APS 50, Audi RNS-E (DVD navigation) and Audi MMI (A6 4F, A8 4E).

Q: Does this adapter supply phantom power to the DAB antenna?

A: No. It is a passive pigtail designed for use with head units that do not supply phantom power.

Q: How long is the Fakra to SMB pigtail?

A: The cable is 30cm long, with an SMB plug (male) at one end and a Fakra A jack (female) at the other.