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MHF® 4L

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The M.2 industry standard, mated height of 1.2 mm, 1.4 mm, and 1.7 mm max.,excellent electrical performance up to 12 GHz

    Small form factor with big performance through 12 GHz

    Solderless micro-coax termination technology "i-Fit®" provides consistent performance

    MHF® 4L Plug available with various cable O.D. and additional locking option

*MHF® 4L is intermatable with MHF® 4.
*For additional mating retention force with mechanical lock, please review MHF® 4L LK plug cable assembly. 
*Refer to the "How to mate and unmate" video for handling.
Mated Height:
1.2 max. 1.4 max. 1.7 max. mm
Frequency Range:
Up to 12 GHz
Micro-Coaxial Cable:
AWG 30 O.D. 1.37 mm AWG 33 O.D. 0.95 mm AWG 32 O.D. 1.13 mm AWG 36 O.D. 0.64 mm AWG 36 O.D. 0.81 mm

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*SI Test Boards data are under 2D Drawings

Small form factor with big performance through 12 GHz

MHF 4L_VSWR MHF 4L_Insertion Loss

 

Solderless micro-coax termination technology "i-Fit®" provides consistent performance

Solderless micro-coax termination technology "i-Fit®" provides consistent performance

MHF® 4L Plug available with various cable O.D. and additional locking option

 

 
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Product name
MHF® 4L LK
MHF® 4L
MHF® 4L
MHF® 4L
Lock
With Lock
Without Lock
Without Lock
Without Lock
Mating Height
2.0 mm max.
1.7 mm max.
1.4 mm max.
1.2 mm max.
Coaxial O.D. (Center Conductor AWG)
1.37 mm (AWG 30)
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1.13 mm (AWG 32)
 
 
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0.95 mm (AWG 33)
 
 
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0.81 mm (AWG 36)
 
 
 
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0.64 mm (AWG 36)
 
 
 
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Receptacle
MHF® 4 receptacle (20449-001E-03), MHF® 4L receptacle (20579-001E)

 

 
Product Type
Coaxial RF Connector
Mated Height
1.2 max. 1.4 max. 1.7 max. mm
SMT Size
2.0 x 2.0 mm
Frequency range Up to 12 GHz
Micro-Coaxial Cable
AWG 30 O.D. 1.37 mm AWG 33 O.D. 0.95 mm AWG 32 O.D. 1.13 mm AWG 36 O.D. 0.64 mm AWG 36 O.D. 0.81 mm
Shielded FPC / FFC
No
Applicable Standards (Reference Only)
5G sub6IEEE802.11nIEEE802.11acIEEE802.11axIEEE802.11beWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6/6EWi-Fi 7LTE / LTE-AdvancedLPWABluetoothGPS
Full EMI Shielding (ZenShield®)
No
Mechanical lock
No
VSWR (Harness only) DC ~ 3 GHz : 1.3 max. (O.D. 0.64, 0.81, 0.95, 1.13, 1.37 mm)
3 ~ 6 GHz : 1.45 max. (O.D. 0.64, 0.81, 0.95, 1.13 mm)
3 ~ 6 GHz : 1.4 max. (O.D. 1.37 mm)
6 ~ 9 GHz : 1.6 max. (O.D. 0.64, 0.81, 0.95, 1.13 mm)
6 ~ 9 GHz : 1.5 max. (O.D. 1.37 mm)
9 ~ 12 GHz : 1.9 max. (O.D. 0.64, 0.81, 0.95, 1.13 mm)
9 ~ 12 GHz : 1.6 max. (O.D. 1.37 mm)

RECOMMENDED PART NUMBERS

Please contact us if you cannot find the needed part number(s) from the list below.

 

MHF 4L RECOMMENDED PART NUMBERS

Part Number Description Part Number Weight (mg)
MHF 4L plug OD=0.81/0.64mm 20572-001R-08 20.2
MHF 4L plug OD=1.13/0.95mm 20565-001R-13 20.2
MHF 4L plug OD=1.37mm 20632-001R-37 33.2
MHF 4L receptacle 20579-001E 8.48

 

MHF 4L SAMPLE HARNESS FOR EVALUATION PART NUMBERS

MHF 4L

Part Number Description Part Number Weight (mg)
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=0.64mm L=50mm 8-25-0437 130
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=0.64mm L=100mm 8-25-0438 190
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=0.64mm L=200mm 8-25-0439 310
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=0.81mm L=50mm 8-25-0466 190
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=0.81mm L=100mm 8-25-0467 310
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=0.81mm L=200mm 8-21-0042 500
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=0.81mm L=500mm 8-25-0928 835
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=0.95mm L=100mm 8-25-0953 282
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=0.95mm L=200mm 8-25-0954 524
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=0.95mm L=500mm 8-25-0957 1250
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=1.13mm L=50mm 8-23-0115 560
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=1.13mm L=100mm 8-23-0112 570
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=1.13mm L=200mm 8-21-0043 790
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=1.13mm L=500mm 8-24-0128 690
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=1.37mm L=50mm 8-23-0116 570
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=1.37mm L=100mm 8-23-0113 660
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=1.37mm L=200mm 8-23-0114 630
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=1.37mm L=500mm 8-24-0129 680

 

MHF 4L SAMPLE HARNESS FOR EVALUATION PART NUMBERS

MHF 4L-4L OD0.64MM 100MM Type-2.

Part Number Description Part Number Weight (mg)
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=0.64mm L=100mm 180 degree orientation 8-25-0923 115
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=0.64mm L=200mm 180 degree orientation 8-25-0924 230
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=0.81mm L=100mm 180 degree orientation 8-25-0935 167
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=0.81mm L=200mm 180 degree orientation 8-25-0936 334
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=0.95mm L=100mm 180 degree orientation 8-25-0972 282
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=0.95mm L=200mm 180 degree orientation 8-25-0973 524
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=1.13mm L=100mm 180 degree orientation 8-25-0948 341
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=1.13mm L=200mm 180 degree orientation 8-25-0949 642
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=1.37mm L=100mm 180 degree orientation 8-25-0960 494
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=1.37mm L=200mm 180 degree orientation 8-25-0961 924

 

 

Other Part Numbers
Please note: This list potentially includes products without available samples and end-of-life items. 
For new inquiries, please reference the recommended part numbers listed above.

 

MHF 4L OTHER PART NUMBERS

Part Number Description Part Number Weight (mg)
MHF 4 receptacle 20449-001E-03 4.54
MHF 4 receptacle thick plating type 20449-001E 4.54
MHF 4L plug OD=0.83mm 20565-001R-83 20.2
MHF 4L plug OD=0.81mm 20572-002R-08 20.2
SMA Adapters for MHF® Receptacles
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90449-002 90698-0001

90577-0100
90577-0200
90577-0350
90577-0750

 90576-0001 90684-0001 90683-0001

 

SMA Adapters for MHF® Plugs MHF® Accessories: Hand Tool
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90449-001 90449-003-01 90609-0001
90873-0001		 90616-0008
90615-0013

 

MHF 4L ACCESSORIES PART NUMBERS

Part Number Description Part Number Weight (mg)
MHF 4/4L/4L LK SMA adapter for plug electrical-performance-check 90449-001 2571.2
MHF 4/4L/4L LK SMA adapter for plug voltage-check 90449-003-01 680
MHF 4/4L/4L LK SMA adapter for receptacle electrical-performance-check 90449-002 1685
MHF 4/4L/4L LK SMA adapter for receptacle high-cycle 90698-0001 7170
MHF series SMA adapter for receptacle high-cycle narrow-pitch wire L=100mm 90577-0100 4503.2
MHF series SMA adapter for receptacle high-cycle narrow-pitch wire L=200mm 90577-0200 -
MHF series SMA adapter for receptacle high-cycle narrow-pitch wire L=350mm 90577-0350 6571
MHF series SMA adapter for receptacle high-cycle narrow-pitch wire L=750mm 90577-0750 9769.8
MHF 4/4L/4L LK SMA adapter for receptacle high-cycle probe 90576-0001 1458.1
MHF series SMA adapter for receptacle high-cycle detachable base 90684-0001 15104.1
MHF 4/4L/4L LK SMA adapter for receptacle high-cycle detachable probe 90683-0001 1822.3
MHF 4L insertion/extraction tool [20572-001R-08][20565-001R-13] 90609-0001 600
MHF 4L insertion/extraction tool [20632-001R-37] 90873-0001 1020
MHF 4L insertion/extraction tweezer [20572-001R-08] 90616-0008 17320
MHF 4L insertion/extraction tweezer [20565-001R-13] 90615-0013 17730
MHF 4L insertion/extraction tweezer narrow-pitch 91493-0001 3560
MHF 4L type 06 semi-auto jig 90599-006 7500000
MHF 4L type 08 semi-auto jig 90599-008 7500000
MHF 4L type 13 semi-auto jig 90600-013 -
MHF 4L type 37 semi-auto jig 90703-037 -

 

SI Test Board with 2.92mm Adapter

Part Number Description Part Number Weight (mg) Image
SI Test Board for MHF 4L 91602-001B-001 18066

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Main Board

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Thru Board

MHF 4L EOL PART NUMBERS

Part Number Description EOL P/N EOL feature Alternative P/N Alternative feature
MHF 4L receptacle 20579-001E-01 Larger reel size, MOQ: 20,000 20579-001E Smaller reel size, MOQ: 10,000