Tech Support - U.FL Cables
Bend Radiuses of U.FL Cables' Coax Types: 1.13, 1.32, 1.37, RG174, RG178
Bend Radiuses of Coaxial Cable Types for U.FL Cables
It is often necessary to use very thin and flexible coax for U.FL cables, even though the more flexible options have the most signal loss.
The m
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Posted by George Hardesty on 22nd Nov 2023
Antenna Jacks: U.FL, MHF4, RP-SMA, SMA: Add/Upgrade Antenna to Vastly Increase Range
Antenna Jacks
Antenna Jacks are radio frequency connectors that are usually fixed on or housed within radio equipment. They facilitate the mechanically and electrically secure connection of an an
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Posted by George Hardesty on 3rd Nov 2023
U.FL & MHF4 Antenna Cables: Thickness of Cable & other Key Considerations
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.
All four have a black jacket.
All fou
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Posted by George Hardesty on 9th Oct 2023
1.37mm Low-Loss Cable for U.FL Connectors
Low-Loss Coaxial Cable: Specifications and Applications with U.FL Cables
1.37mm coaxial cable has similar
signal loss as RG174 and RG178, but is thinner and more flexible: It has same size c
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Posted by George Hardesty on 30th Sep 2023
Antenna Cables for IoT Wireless Technologies: RF Connectors and Coax Types
IoT Wireless: Antenna Connectors & Cables
IoT
devices employ a variety of wireless connectivity technologies, each with its
own requirements for
antenna cables
and RF connectors. He
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Posted by George Hardesty on 28th Sep 2023
MHF4 Connector Locking Mechanism: Understanding the IPEX MHF4L
The IPEX MHF4L locking mechanism for
MHF4 cable assemblies has made significant contributions to
achieving miniaturization and efficiency - key objectives for designers and
manufactu
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Posted by George Hardesty on 25th Sep 2023
Bulkhead Nuts, Washers & O-rings for Type N-Female Connectors Weatherproofing
Bulkhead Nuts, Washers & O-rings for Type N-Female Connectors Weatherproofing
Embedded o-rings vs. "loose" (donut shape) o-rings
SMA-female | RP-SMA-female | Type N-female | RP-TNC female
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Posted by George Hardesty on 17th Aug 2023
U.FL Cables Coax Types Compared: 1.13mm, 1.32mm, 1.37mm, RG174, RG178
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 be used with
MHF4 cables.
Whe
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Posted by George Hardesty on 28th Jul 2023
