SMA to U.FL Interface Cable

Connecting various components and systems together is not always easy, as there is an almost mind-blowing number of different Cables & Connectors that have been designed, refined and reiterated upon over the past few decades. And while some people complain about having so many different interfacing connectors, a large majority of these connectors are irreplaceable, and have no alternatives that can perform to the same quality standards for each connector’s specific application. This is why we stock specialised cables like these SMA to U.FL Interface Cables, which connect embedded systems and modules like laptop WiFi cards to standardised GSM Antennae with Male SMA connectors.

One of the primary reasons why this cable is important is because many embedded systems and modules within very confined spaces don’t always have enough usable space to accommodate large cables or connectors. As such, the U.FL connector was invented to cater to applications in which space is very limited, with the male headers typically being soldered directly onto boards or Modules. These types of connections are expected to be unplugged as few times as possible, and as such are built with a very strong mechanical grip between the male and female connectors, ensuring that they never mistakenly disconnect or lead to frustrating maintenance in hard-to-reach locations.

Typical Applications for these SMA to U.FL Interface Cables:

These Female SMA to Female U.FL Cables are designed with the specific purpose of connecting modules or embedded systems to standard GSM/GPRS/GPS antennae, which allows modules like laptop WiFi Cards to extend their WiFi Communications capabilities. The SMA connector on one end is made to fit the standard connectors on many popular antennae, with a tiny U.FL connector on the other end that attaches to a surface-mount male U.FL connector, such as the one featured on this Mini A6 GPRS/GSM Module.

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