U.FL ultra miniature commodity coaxial plug cable assemblies and receptacle from Hirose

The Hirose U.FL series is a small ultra miniature coaxial connector range with superior performance characteristics. The mated cable plug and receptacle height profiles are as low as 2mm rising to 2.5mm max dependent on the cable size.

The mounting area for the receptacle occupies only 7.7mm2  allowing optimum space saving. Although compact and lightweight the U.FL can handle high transmission speeds of up to 6GHz which is suitable for a wide range of miniature devices using wireless communication modules, wireless LAN, GPS and Bluetooth.

Mating and unmating of the connector is very simple and a tactile click confirms that the connector is fully mated assuring complete electrical and mechanical connection. The cable mounted plugs use ultra fine fluorinated resin insulated cable to guarantee secure and stable connection. Many different cable diameters and single or double ended cable lengths are available.

Due to the high success of the U.FL series, Hirose have introduced a new U.FL commodity version. This range can offer the same characteristics, fit, form and function as the standard U.FL, however it is more cost effective by using tin plating on the outer conductor of the plug cable assembly rather than the standard silver plating without compromising any performance levels.

The cable diameters applicable to this range are 0.8mm, 1mm, 1.13mm, 1.32mm, 1.37mm in standard double ended cable lengths of 50mm, 100mm, 150mm, 200mm, 300mm. A low cost surface mount receptacle, part number U.FL-R-SMT-1 is available that is suitable to mate with all plug cable assemblies

For more information on the full range of Hirose products available from Anglia please call +44 (0)1945 474747 or email info@anglia.com

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This news article was originally published in April 2009.