Technical Support for Antennas & Related Gear

U.FL Cables

U.FL cables are commonly used for Bluetooth and WiFi antenna connections; GPS devices; mobile devices and; laboratory equipment, mainly sensors of measurement and test equipment.

Tensile Strength in Antenna Cables: Putting Stretching Force

George Hardesty June 30th, 2024 4 minute read Antenna Cables | LMR-100, LMR-200, LMR-400 | U.FL Cables

Tensile strength:  The maximum amount of pulling or stretching force that a cable can withstand without breaking Tensile refers to pulling and... more »

Bend Radiuses of U.FL Cables' Coax Types: 1.13, 1.32, 1.37, RG174, RG178

George Hardesty November 23rd, 2023 3 minute read Antenna Cables | U.FL Cables

Bend Radiuses of Coaxial Cable Types for U.FL Cables Using very thin and flexible coax for U.FL cables is often necessary, even though the more flexible... more »

Antenna Jacks: U.FL, MHF4, RP-SMA, SMA: Add/Upgrade Antenna to Vastly Increase Range

George Hardesty November 4th, 2023 14 minute read Antenna Cables | U.FL Cables

Antenna Jacks Antenna Jacks are radio frequency connectors that are usually fixed on or housed within radio equipment. They facilitate the mechanically and... more »

U.FL & MHF4 Antenna Cables: Thickness of Cable & other Key Considerations

George Hardesty October 9th, 2023 4 minute read Antenna Cables | Antenna Jacks | Signal Loss in Antenna Cables | U.FL Cables

Coax Types for MHF4 and U.FL Cables The four coaxial cable options for U.FL cables: 1.13mm, 1.32mm, 1.37, and RG174. RG178 is a less-common fifth option.... more »

Antenna Cables for IoT Wireless Technologies: RF Connectors and Coax Types

George Hardesty September 29th, 2023 7 minute read Antenna Cables | IoT - Internet of Things | U.FL Cables

IoT Wireless: Antenna Connectors & Cables IoT devices employ a variety of wireless connectivity technologies, each with its own requirements for... more »

MHF4 Connector Locking Mechanism: Understanding the IPEX MHF4L

George Hardesty September 26th, 2023 3 minute read Antenna Cables | U.FL Cables

The IPEX MHF4L locking mechanism for  MHF4 cable assemblies has made significant contributions to achieving miniaturization and efficiency - key... more »

Bulkhead Nuts, Washers & O-rings for Type N-Female Connectors Weatherproofing

George Hardesty August 17th, 2023 1 minute read Antenna Cables | U.FL Cables

Bulkhead Nuts, Washers & O-rings for Type N-Female Connectors Weatherproofing Embedded o-rings vs. "loose" (donut shape) o-rings SMA-female |... more »

U.FL Cables Coax Types Compared: 1.13mm, 1.32mm, 1.37mm, RG174, RG178

George Hardesty July 28th, 2023 5 minute read Antenna Cables | Signal Loss in Antenna Cables | U.FL Cables

U.FL Cable Coax Comparison 1.13mm coaxial cable is the most commonly-used coax for U.FL cables - especially short cables. 1.13 is the only coax that can... more »

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