RF连接器

RF Category

Ideal for 5G mmWave and Sub-6, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, WiGig, M2M, IoT, SigFox, WiSUN, NB-IoT and LoRa applications.

Contents :


Why Select I-PEX RF Connectors?
1) Industry standard connector

2) Variety of options
- Coaxial cable size variety
- Mated height and pad layout
- Mechanical lock
- Ground clip and clamp

3) i-Fit® Technology
- What is i-Fit Technology?
- i-Fit exceeds precision of solder
- Industry adoption
- Fully Automated Harness Solutions from I-PEX

Why Select I-PEX Switch Connector?
- Industry leading innovations

Accessories
- Adapters, probes and tools

 

Why Select I-PEX RF Connectors?


1) Industry Standard Connector

Current Standards

I-PEX MHF® Series Connectors are standard components in a wide array of wireless devices including : smartphones, tablets, notebook M.2 and M2M modules, automotive infotainment systems, and more. As the Internet of Things (IoT) deployment accelerates, the MHF® Series will play an increasing role in global wireless connectivity. With MHF® connector shipments in excess of 2 billion units, I-PEX has consistently provided a robust, reliable and cost-effective solution for wireless design.

 

5G and Future Standards

I-PEX’s addition of MHF® 7S to the MHF® product line solves 5G mmWave and sub-6 solutions. Large devices require long harnesses to transport signals.  Such devices include NBPC, Small Cell, and CPE applications. The 5G application ready MHF® 7S solves many of the unique challenges for connectors in 5G devices. I-PEX leads the way to enabling 5G innovation.

 

Wi-Fi 6 /6E

Wi-Fi 6E has been extended to the 6 GHz band (5.925 to 7.125 GHz) in order to achieve higher speeds and higher capacity, improving stability when connecting multiple devices simultaneously and helping to save energy. Since MHF® I and MHF® 4L support up to 9 GHz and 12 GHz, Wi-Fi 6E can be used in the same way as the existing Wi-Fi.

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List of compatible frequencies for I-PEX's micro RF coaxial connector series (MHF® series)

 

 

2) Variety of Options

2-1) RF Coaxial cable size variety

Variety-optionsI-PEX offers a wide variety of MHF® options to fit insertion loss and VSWR requirements. This selection offers flexibility in enabling wireless connectivity within a system. Depending on MHF® type, coax outer diameters range from 0.48 mm (MHF® 5) to 0.81 mm (MHF® I, MHF® III, MHF® 4L, MHF® 5, MHF 5L) to 2.0 mm (MHF® I). Typical insertion loss values by coax type and harness length can be found below. 

Minimum Bend Radius
Coaxial O.D. 
(Center Conductor AWG)
Minimum Bend Radius
(90 degrees)
3.00 mm (AWG#24)
24.00
2.80 mm (AWG#26)
22.40
2.00 mm (AWG#26)
16.00
1.80 mm (AWG#30)
14.40
1.37 mm (AWG#30)
10.96
1.32 mm (AWG#32)
10.56
1.13 mm (AWG#32)
9.04
0.95 mm (AWG#33)
7.60
0.81 mm (AWG#33)
6.64
0.81 mm (AWG#36)
6.48
0.64 mm (AWG#36)
5.12
0.48 mm (AWG#38)
4.00

Harness Length (mm) vs Insertion Loss (S21)Harness Length (mm) vs Insertion Loss (S21)

 

MHF appearance

 

 

2-2) Mated height and pad layout

I-PEX's MHF Series has a selection of mated height profiles that can fit in various designs. From small form factors like phones and tablets to notebooks to robust solutions for shock and vibration environments. In addition to the flexibility of mated heights, the MHF® Series has several pad layouts design engineers can choose.

 

 

 

2-3) Mechanical lock

MHF I LK GIF
Play full MHF® I LK video

The MHF® I LK and MHF® 4L LK from I-PEX are industry firsts. The addition of the lock to the standard MHF® I and MHF® 4L plugs increases the retention force. This technology is suited for applications where maintaining continuous connectivity is essential such as drones, fleet management, asset tracking, security, and personnel monitoring. Having the locking function in two MHF® sizes, MHF® I LK and MHF® 4L LK, design engineers have flexibility to choose across size and performance to suit an assortment of devices and form factors. 

 

MHF LK series Retention force

 

 

2-4) Ground clip and clamp

SMT clip GIF
Play full MP-A SMT clip video

I-PEX offers a PCB clip and clamp system:  MP-A. The clip can be used for cable routing, typically without the clamp. Or, with the clamp, RF engineers receive an added benefit of EMI suppression that benefits EMC testing requirements for regulatory compliance.

 

MP-A

 

MHF® 7S harness with cable clamp and clip provides optimal EMC solution.
Ideal for 5G mmWave applications.

EMC advantage

 

 

3) i-Fit® Technology

3-1) What is i-Fit® Technology?

i-Fit GIF
Play full i-Fit technology video

I-PEX's patented i-Fit solderless terminating technology is the core of the MHF® connector series. Simple and scalable, i-Fit enables MHF® harnesses to have consistent performance values within a tight range. The repeatability enables efficient system integration due to low variability from harness to harness.

i-Fit cross-section

 

 

3-2) i-Fit exceeds precision of solder

I-PEX's patented i-Fit solderless terminating technology vs. solder termination outperforms in a side-by-side VSWR comparison. Solder processes introduce variability and inconsistency from harness-to-harness. The i-Fit method removes the variability of solder thereby increasing the repeatability and precision of electrical performance.

I-PEX's i-Fit® (Solderless termination)  vs.  Soldering termination
(I-PEX's i-Fit® (Solderless termination)  vs.  Soldering termination )

 

 

3-3) Industry adoption

MHF Assembly JigI-PEX's i-Fit technology has enabled antenna and harness makers to have the ability to terminate MHF® products in local production facilities. With over 1,000 termination machines in the field, more than 100 customers produce MHF® harnesses and antennas ensuring quality when using genuine MHF® components.

 

3-4) Fully Automated Harness Solutions from I-PEX

I-PEX sells completed MHF® harnesses in multiple configurations MHF®-to-MHF®, blunt cut, strip and tinned. Other value-added options include orientation in 90-degree increments, jacket cut-outs or windows for grounding, adding MP-A clamps or a secondary process at the customer's facility. 
I-PEX specializes and leads in high-speed automated MHF® harness production. Using custom Fully Automated Machines (FAM), I-PEX FAMs will cut, strip, crimp, check orientation, and perform mechanical and electrical checks. Completing tens of thousands of harnesses per day, I-PEX MHF® automated equipment have unparalleled Defects Per Million Opportunities (DPMO) of less than 1.

MHF harness typesMHF harness types-1

 

 

 

Why Select I-PEX Switch Connector?


Industry Leading Innovations

MHF-SW23-GIFThe I-PEX MHF®-SW23 provides a critical test point for RF and wireless applications. The MHF®-SW23 has a standard size available : 2.3 x 2.3 mm. Typically, a drop-in replacement with compatible land patterns, the MHF®-SW23 is robust and reliable. Switching operation utilizing I-PEX's contaminant resistant contact ensures electrical contact is made while the switch is engaged by the probe for testing.

 

Product name MHF®-SW23
Appearance MHF-SW23
Dimension (mm) 2.3 x 2.3 x 1.35 (H)
Part number 20549-001E / -01
Rated power 2W max.
Frequency DC ~ 11.0 GHz

 

 

Accessories


I-PEX offers MHF® accessories to support test needs from the lab to high volume production. MHF® adapters for VNA testing, lab probes, and high-volume test probes are available. Additionally, I-PEX offers MHF® mating and unmating tools to properly mate the plug and limit accidental damage during installation in the lab and on the production floor.

 

 

SMA Adapters for MHF® Plugs

Type
For electrical performance check
For voltage check
Appearance
ACC1 ACC2
Durability (cycles)
3 K
10 K
MHF® I, I LK Plug
90193-001
90194-001
MHF® III Plug
90285-001
90286-001
MHF® 4, 4L, 4L LK Plug
90449-001
90449-003-01
MHF® 5, 5L Plug
90543-0001
90586-0001
MHF® 7S Plug
91255-0001
91245-0001

 

SMA Adapters for MHF® Receptacles

Type
For electrical performance check
High cycle series
Normal
Narrow pitch
Detachable
Probe
Adaptor cable
(Attach to probe)
Probe
Adaptor base
(Attach to probe)
Probe
Appearance
ACC3 ACC4 ACC5 ACC6 ACC7 ACC8
Durability (cycles)
500
10 K
100
10 K
200 K
10 K
MHF® I Receptacle
90193-002
90539-001
90577-0100
(Cable: 100 mm)
 90577-0200
(Cable: 200mm)
90577-0350
(Cable: 350 mm)
90577-0750
(Cable: 750mm)
90577-J100
(Cable: 100mm)
90577-J150
(Cable: 150mm)
90577-J350
(Cable : 350mm)
90575-0001
90684-0001
 
90416-001
MHF® III Receptacle
90285-002
90491-001
-
-
MHF® 4, 4L Receptacle
90449-002
90498-0001
90576-0001
90683-0001
MHF® 5 Receptacle
90543-0002
90793-0001
90847-0001
 
90690-0001
MHF® 7S Receptacle
91256-0001
-
91197-0300
91145-0001
-
-

 

 

MHF® Accessories: Hand Tool

Type
Mating/Unmating
Tool
Unmating Tool
Mating Tool
Mating/Unmating Tweezer
Locking/Unlocking
Tool
Unlocking Tool
Appearance
ACC9 ACC10 ACC11 ACC12 ACC13 ACC14
MHF® I Plug
90224-0001
90885-0001(*)
90192-001
-
-
-
-
MHF® I LK Plug
-
-
-
-
91026-0001
-
MHF® III Plug
-
90287-001
-
90501-001
-
-
MHF® 4 Plug
90435-001
-
-
90482-001
-
-
MHF® 4L Plug
90609-0001(**)
90873-0001(***)
-
-
90616-0008
90615-0013
-
-
MHF® 4L LK Plug
-
-
-
-
91166-0001
-
MHF® 5 Plug
90612-0001
-
90624-0001
-
-
-
MHF® 7S Plug
91186-0001
-
-
-
-
-
MHF®-TI Plug
-
-
-
-
-
91097-0001
 Note
(*): 90885-0001 is for 20767-001R
(**): 90609-0001 is for 20572-001R-08 and 20565-001R-13
(***): 90873-0001 is for 20632-001R-37

 

MHF® Accessories: RF Switch

SMA Adapters for MHF® Switch

Type
Cable probe
High cycle series
Friction lock
Normal probe
Floating probe
Appearance
ACC15 ACC16 ACC17
Durability (cycles)
1 K
10 K
200 K
MHF®-SW23
90582-0300
(Cable: 300 mm)
90582-0400
(Cable: 400 mm)
90604-0001
90605-0001

 

 

 


In addition to I-PEX's offering of industry first and standard solutions, I-PEX solutions provide cost savings, productivity benefits and quality assurances exemplifying perfection in precision. Building on this philosophy I-PEX has pioneered low-cost high-volume connector designs for 5G applications. As new bands become commercialized for 5G, I-PEX is leading the way to quality high-frequency solutions to suit the ever-increasing demand for smaller and faster connector solutions.

I-PEX is always eager to work on unique customized solutions. Please inquire here to discuss design requirements.