U.FL (IPEX) to SMA Male Connector Cable - 15cm (Standard SMA with Pin)

Specifications

• Connector A: U.FL (IPEX 1 / MHF1) Female

• Connector B: Standard SMA Male (Internal Threads, Male Pin)

• Cable Type: 1.13mm Micro Coaxial

• Impedance: 50 Ohms

• Length: 15 cm

• Frequency Range: DC to 6 GHz

• Insulation: FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene)

• Color: Black or Grey (Batch dependent)

Key Applications & Projects

• GSM/LTE Modules: Connect SIM800, SIM900, or A7670 modules to external high-gain antennas.

• GPS Receivers: Interfacing NEO-6M or similar GPS modules with active SMA antennas.

• SDR (Software Defined Radio): Connecting internal tuner cards to external antenna feeds.

Virtual Technician & Wiring

• ⚠️ Gender Check:

  • SMA Male (This Cable): Has a Pin. Fits into a jack with a Hole (SMA Female).

  • RP-SMA Male: Has a Hole. Fits into a jack with a Pin (RP-SMA Female).

  • Usage Rule: If your antenna connector has a hole, you need this cable. If your antenna has a pin, you need RP-SMA.

Accessories & Parts

What's Included:

• 1 x U.FL (IPEX) to SMA Male Connector Cable (15cm)

Compatible Upgrades:

• Adapter: SMA Female to SMA Female Coupler (to join two male cables).

• Antenna: GSM/GPRS Magnetic Mount Antenna (SMA Female).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Is this for WiFi or GSM? Standard SMA Male is typically used for GSM, LTE, and GPS. WiFi usually uses RP-SMA (Reverse Polarity). Check your device!

2. Does the SMA connector have a pin or a hole? This is Standard SMA Male, so it has a PIN in the center.

3. Will this fit my ESP32-CAM? The ESP32-CAM usually has an IPEX connector, but for the external antenna, you typically need an RP-SMA Female Bulkhead to mount the antenna. This cable (SMA Male) would only work if you are plugging directly into a device with an SMA Female port.

4. What is the cable length? 15cm.

5. Is the IPEX connector compatible with M.2 cards? No, M.2 cards (like Intel WiFi) use MHF4 (IPEX 4), which is smaller. This is IPEX 1 (U.FL).

6. Can I use this to connect my module to an oscilloscope? Yes, if your scope or probe adapter has an SMA Female input.

7. Is the cable shielded? Yes, 1.13mm coaxial cable is shielded.

8. Will this fit SIM800L? Yes, if your SIM800L module has the IPEX connector populated.

9. Can I screw this into a WiFi router? Usually NO. WiFi routers have RP-SMA Female ports (Pin inside). This connector (Pin inside) will not mate with another Pin.

10. Is the connector rotating? The nut rotates to screw on, but the body is fixed to the cable.

11. What is the impedance? 50 Ohms.

12. Is it waterproof? No.

13. Can I use this for 433MHz LoRa? Yes, if your antenna uses SMA Female.

14. Is the wire flexible? Yes, 1.13mm wire is very flexible.

15. Does it come with a nut and washer? No. SMA Male connectors are plugs; they do not mount to panels, so they don't need nuts/washers.

16. Can I use this for 5.8GHz FPV? Yes, SMA is rated for 5.8GHz. Just check the polarity (SMA vs RP-SMA) of your VTX.

17. Is the contact gold plated? Yes, the center pin is gold plated.

18. Can I extend it? Yes, with an SMA Female to Male extension.

19. Will this fit Raspberry Pi Zero W? If you modded it with a U.FL connector, yes.

20. Why choose SMA Male over Bulkhead Female? Use this cable when you want to plug your project into another device, rather than providing a port for an antenna.