RF Coaxial Cable Assemblies & PCB Connectors

Micro applications often use a micro coax cable assembly mating with a wireless module on the PCB, a length of cable is often used to break out of the product via an interface connector with a cutout in the bulkhead.

These options allow customers to plug in an antenna or further extension cable on the opposite side of the bulkhead. 

GradConn offer original Hirose and Murata products as well as economic and inter-matable alternatives from I-Pex.

I-Pex are a high-quality Japanese manufacturer established in 1984. GradConn use original I-Pex tooling and have many satisfied customers who previously used major brands, however customers should always test samples to approve the use of I-Pex connectors.

• Micro Coax Connectors:
  • Hirose U.FL, W.FL and H.FL
  • I-Pex Connectors:
    • Cost saving vs. Hirose UFL, WFL & Murata HSC
    • I-PEX MHF: Compatible with Hirose UFL
      • Is I-PEX MHF compatible with Hirose UFL? Answers here with Test Reports
    • I-PEX MHF I LK Secure locking variant
    • I-PEX MHF 3 (aka MHF III): Compatible with Hirose WFL
    • I-PEX MHF 4 : Compatible with Murata MHSC MXHP32
    • Test reports to prove compatibility available on request.
  • Murata Connectors:
    • Murata HSC. No longer available due to obsolescence. Please view I-PEX MHF 4 as a fully compatible alternative
    • Murata JSC
  • MMCX
• 'Interface' Connectors:
  • BNC bulkhead jacks & plugs
  • FME male bulkhead plug & jack
  • MCX & RP MCX
  • SMA bulkhead jacks - Options for O-ring, square flange, front & rear panel mount
  • SMA Plugs
  • SMA RP Plugs & SMA RP Jacks (reverse polarity)
    • Normally used in W-Lan and Bluetooth applications
    • In WLAN applications 2.4GHz or 5.8 GHz frequency may be used, GradConn offer both options
  • SMB Jack & plug
  • SMC Bulkhead jack
  • TNC & RP TNC bulkhead mount in front & rear mount options
  • Other connector types and component drawings available upon request
• Test Probes / Co-Axial Switches:
  • Used for testing high frequency coaxial switches in a manufacturing environment.
• Cable:
  • Assemblies are available in a variety of cable diameters, including; 0.81mm, 1.13mm, 1,32mm, 1.37mm, 1.48mm, RG174, RG178, RG316, RG58
  • Standard assembly lengths: 100, 150 & 200 mm - Other lengths available on request
  • Coaxial Cable Product Specification
• Strip and tinned cable:
  • Stripped cable for termination to connector at a future time
  • Stripped cable with tinned centre conductor and copper wire soldered to braid allow soldering to PCB
• Quality:
  • 100% conductivity tested
  • Frequency analysis reports - Insertion loss & working frequency range available on request
  • 100% Test available on request
• Working frequency:
  • Standard SMA & RP SMA assemblies rated at DC to 3GHz
  • Special SMA options, including Cable 078 & 080 rated to 6GHz
  • If you require higher frequency cable assembly contact GradConn
• Caps - Dust caps available for N, SMA and TNC type IP67/68 assemblies

Whatever your coaxial cable assembly requirement, contact GradConn for the perfect solution