U.FL to SMA pigtail cables - let's get them right.

As a leading supplier of antennas, we have built up a reputation for supplying quality RF coaxial cabling solutions to complement our antenna offering and in doing so now have a significant part of our customer base that only sources coaxial cables from us. By having automated cable preparation and termination functions in-house means we can often quickly and reliably supply RF coaxial cables to customers requirements.

One subject we have noticed that confuses our customers, is U.FL to SMA pigtail or adapter cables. Some customers tend to have difficulty to identify what is a SMA Plug, SMA-Jack, RP-SMA etc. The U.FL bit is OK so here are few pointers to the SMA at the other identified correctly!!

A standard U.FL to SMA cable for us is a U.FL to SMA-Female Jack Bulkhead or Panel mount on 1.13mm coaxial cable. It looks like this:

M2MAC-UF-10-SFP

In drawing form, the adapter cable above would look like this:

Cable measurements vary, but we calculate the cable length excluding the connectors to eliminate any doubt.

The U.FL pigtail can connect to SMA-Male Plug at the other of the cable- typically hex barrel, thread inside with a pin:

SMA-Male Plug

The U.FL pigtail can connect to a SMA-Female Jack (non-bulkhead) at the other of the cable- threaded barrel and no pin

SMA-Female Jack (non-bulkhead)

The U.FL pigtail can connect to a SMA-Female Jack Bulkhead at the other of the cable- threaded barrel, flange, nut, washer and no pin


The U.FL pigtail can connect to a RP-SMA Plug at the other of the cable- typically hex barrel, thread inside no pin

RP-SMA Plug

The U.FL pigtail can connect to RP-SMA Jack at the other of the cable- threaded outer barrel, pin - this version is a bulkhead with flange, nut and washer

RP-SMA Jack (bulkhead version)

I hope this helps out in identifying the right cable. Please contact us at EAD for your U.FL to SMA adapter cable requirements.

Introducing the PMO915-3 - a 915 MHz 3 dBi pole-mount omni-antenna

EAD has today introduced a new 915 MHz LoRA 3 dBi outdoor omni-directional antenna for pole-mounting applications. Housed in a fibreglass tube, the PMO915-3 is cost-effective and durable solution for 915 MHz connectivity including LoRA deployments. Supplied with a pole-mount bracket and terminated in a N-Female connector for connected to customer-specific coaxial jumper cables such as RF240, the PMO915-3 offers a medium gain acccess solution.

PMO915-3 Omni Antenna

 

 

This new antenna is suitable for continuous outdoor use for 915 MHz LoRA appplications where the antenna needs to be placed outside for improved reception.

For more information, please contact EAD.

New SMP-4G-LTE compact directional panel antenna

Introducing the upgraded SMP directional panel antenna from Sirio. The SMP-4G-LTE is a compact, directional panel antenna suitable for wall or pole-mounting. It offers 6 dBi gain on the lower bands and 9 dBi gain on the higher bands and housed in a robust, weatherproof radome. The antenna is terminated in a 30cm pigtail and SMA-Male connectors and can mate to our RF240 low loss cables. For custom RF240 cable quotes - we can customise cable length and connector type to your specification, please e-mail sales@ead-ltd.com.

SMP-4G-LTE Directional panel antenna

 The SMP-4G-LTE is a single feed (SISO) antenna. A MIMO dual port SMP panel antenna is also available.

It can be purchased online at the Connex webshop along with a wide selection of 4G and LTE antennas.

UWB45727 LTE High Gain Omni Antenna now with pole-mount option

EAD's new 450/700-2700 LTE/4G Multiband outdoor omni antenna is now available with a pole-mount kit. This means that options are now available for pole or wall-mount installations.

UWB45727 Pole Mount Omni Antenna

For more information and pricing, please contact EAD.

New high gain SigFox omni antenna at 868 MHz

EAD is pleased to introduce the WMO8685, a 5.5 dBi outdoor omni-directional antenna operating on the licence-free 868 MHz frequency band. Ideally suited for SigFox and LoRa technologies, the WMO8685 is housed in a fibreglass tube with a chromed base and stainless steel bracket.

WMO8685 5.5 dBi 868 MHz Omni Antenna

WMO8685 radiation pattern

The WMO8685 is designed for continuous outdoor use and is supplied with a SMA-Male connector as standard at the end of a 5M RG58 cable. For more information on the WMO8685, please contact EAD.

New LoRa high gain 915 MHz Omni Antenna introduced

EAD is pleased to introduce a high-gain 915 MHz wall-mount omni antenna with 6 dBi for outdoors applications. Housed in a glass fibre tube with chromed brass base and a stainless steel bracket, the WMO9156 is a cost-effective solution for LoRA and other licence-free band applications.

WMO9156 6 dBi Gain Omni Antenna

The WMO9156 measures just 1045mm in length and weighs just 950gr. It is supplied with 5M or RG58 cable as standard. For more information, please contact EAD.

New high gain compact 433 and 868 MHz Wall-mount antennas

EAD has today introduced to new high gain, compact wall-mount omni antennas for 433 and 868 MHz.

The WCO-433-WMB-XR antenna is a 433 MHz compact, omni-directional, outdoor, wall-mount antenna. Based on our popular WCO antenna range, the antenna element is housed in an UV-resistant sheath and terminated in a N-Female connector. The antenna is mounted on a L-bracket and a reflector element approximately 14cm in length sits at the back of the bracket. The reflector enables a higher gain performance of approximately 5 dBi without the need to dramatically increase the footprint of the antenna. This antenna is suitable for 433 MHz ISM applications using licence free bands including RFID systems using 433 MHz.

WCO-433-WMB-XR antenna

The WCO-868-WMB-XR antenna is an 868 MHz compact, omni-directional, outdoor wall-mount antenna. Based on our popular WCO antenna range, the antenna element is housed in an UV-resistant sheath and terminated in a N-Female connector. The antenna is mounted on a L-bracket and a reflector element approximately 7.8cm in length sits at the back of the bracket. The reflector enables a gain figure of approximately 5 dBi without the need to dramatically increase the footprint of the antenna. This antenna is ideal for LoRa and SigFox deployments where a small footprint, but high-gain antenna is required.

WCO-868-WMB-XR antenna

Both antennas are available now.

UWB45727 antenna - a 450 / 700-2700 MHz outdoor omni antenna

EAD is pleased to announce the arrival of a Ultra Wide Band (UWB) antenna covering LTE frequencies at 450 MHz and 700-2700 MHz. The UWB45727 antenna is an outdoor fibreglass omni-directional antenna supplied as standard with a wall-mount bracket.

UWB45727 antenna - shown without wall-mount bracket

Housed in a grey fibreglass sheath, with a PVC cap and passivated aluminium base, the UWB45727 is designed for continuous deployment outdoors offering support for LTE networks running at 450 MHz and across the 700-2700 MHz band. Offering a minimum of 3-4 dBi gain on the 450 MHz band and a minimum of 4 dBi across the higher bands, the UWB45727 is an effective single-antenna solution to cover all LTE services in countries operating LTE 450.

The UWB45727 is available from selected resellers in countries offering LTE 450 MHz services, for opportunities to resell the UWB45727 in your market, please contact us.

Looking for LoRA or Sigfox 868 MHz or 915 MHz antenna solutions? The following list of innovative antennas might help.

The new SigFox and LoRA networks will operate in and around the 868 MHz and 915 MHz frequency bands. For these networks to operate effectively, an intelligent selection of antennas will be required to ensure that coverage is optimised.

We have listed here some interesting antenna solutions based on 868 MHz and 915 MHz that we have been working on, please feel free to contact us at sales@ead-ltd.com if you see something you like, or something similar to your requirements, but cannot see it as a released product on the EAD website.

Terminal or Enclosure-Mount Antennas

MW868

The MW868 is an 868 MHz 1/4 wave groundplane depdendent moulded whip antenna designed for small terminals and devices. Typically fed by a SMA-Male connector.

MW868 1/4 wave whip antenna

W915
The W915 is a 915 MHz  1/4 wave groundplane depdendent moulded whip antenna designed for small terminals and devices. Typically fed by a RP-SMA plug connector.

W915 1/4 wave whip antenna

HWD868
The HWD868 is an 868 MHz 1/2 wave groundplane independent moulded dipole antenna designed for non-metal terminals and devices. Typically fed by a SMA-Male connector.

HWD868 1/2 wave antenna

HWD915
The HWD915 is a 915 MHz 1/2 wave groundplane independent moulded dipole antenna designed for non-metal terminals and devices. Typically fed by a RP-SMA Plug connector.

HWD915 1/2 wave antenna

BKR868
The BKR868 is an 868 MHz 1/2 wave, groundplane independent moulded antenna with a multi-position SMA connector allowing the antenna to lock in three orientations.

BKR868 1/2 wave multi-position antenna

BKR915
The BKR915is an 915 MHz 1/2 wave, groundplane independent moulded antenna with a multi-position RP-SMA plug connector allowing the antenna to lock in three orientations.

BKR915 1/2 wave multi-position antenna

PTF868/PTF915
The PTF868 and the PTF915 antennas are 1/2 wave 868 and 915 MHz antenna respectively. They are both captive-mount antennas meaning that they held in place by a stud at the end of the antenna secured by a nut. The antennas are fed by a micro-coax cable with SMA or U.FL/IPEX connector. Ideal for offering a solution where removal of the antenna is discouraged.

PTF868/PTF915 1/2 wave captive antenna

WR868
The WR868 is a 1/4 wave stub antenna operating at 868 MHz. It can be supplied with a SMA or RP-SMA Right-Angle connector. A 915 MHz version is also possible.

WR868 1/4 wave stub antenna

WS868
The WS868 is a 1/4 wave stub antenna operating at 868 MHz. It can be supplied with a SMA or RP-SMA Straight connector. A 915 MHz version is also possible.

WS868 1/4 wave stub antenna

Outdoor Antennas

HGO-868-915
The HGO is an 868 MHz / 915 MHz high gain outdoor omni-directional antenna offering approximately 5 dBi. Supplied with 5M of cable as standard with a SMA-Male or RP-SMA connector, the HGO is unrivalled in terms of price/performance and ideal for areas where a high gain omni-directional antenna is required. This antenna can be wall or pole mounted.

HGO-868-915 high gain omni antenna

WCO-868-WMB / WCO-915-WMB
The WCO-868-WMB/WCO-915-WMB is a compact, wall-mount omni antenna operating at 868 or 915 MHz. Designed for continuous outdoor use, the antenna is mounted on a stainless steel bracket and offers approximately 2 dBi in the target frequency bands. It can be supplied with a variety of low loss RF coaxial cable as the application requires.

WCO-868-WMB/WCO-915-WMB compact wall-mount omni antenna

WCO-868-WMB-HIGAIN
The WCO-868-WMB-HIGAIN is a 868 MHz, wall-mount, omni-directional antenna based on the WCO antenna above, but with a reflector element to enhance the gain to approximately 5 dBi. This is a very compact and discreet antenna for continuous outdoor, but with superior gain performance. It can be supplied with a variety of low loss cables as required.

WCO-868-WMB-HIGAIN antenna

WCO-915-WMB-HIGAIN
The WCO-915-WMB-HIGAIN is a 915 MHz, wall-mount, omni-directional antenna based on the WCO antenna above, but with a reflector element to enhance the gain to approximately 5 dBi. This is a very compact and discreet antenna for continuous outdoor, but with superior gain performance. It can be supplied with a variety of low loss cables as required.

WCO-915-WMB-HIGAIN antenna

LPS868-NF
The LPS868 is an 868 MHz directional panel for wall-mount or pole mount applications. Offering more gain than a typical omni-directional antenna, the LPS868 is compact and robust and suitable for long term outdoor deployments.

LPS868 directional panel antenna

L-Mag 4G/LTE Mini Magnetic antenna now available to buy online

The new EAD L-Mag 4G/LTE Multiband mini magnetic antenna is now available to buy online at the Connex Webshop via the this link.

This innovative new magnetic antenna for 4G and LTE frequency bands is designed for fixed and mobile applications and comes with 3M RG174 and SMA-Male connector as standard.

EAD L-Mag antenna

The EAD product page for the L-Mag can be found here.

EAD introduces 700-2700 MHz compact magnetic mount antenna

EAD is pleased to announce the introduction and initial availability of the L-Mag antenna. The L-Mag is a 700-2700 MHz 4G/LTE, multiband, mini magnetic antenna designed for fixed and mobile applications.

L-Mag mini magnetic antenna

Measuring just 110mm in overall length and 30mm at its base, the L-Mag is a compact solution for deployments requiring global 4G, LTE and multiband capability. Available as standard with 3M RG174 cable length and SMA-Male connector.

Please contact EAD or your local EAD distributor for more information.

Indoor DAS 4G MIMO antenna gains SAR certification

The PCTEL PIM160-ICM ceiling mount 4G/LTE dual polarized and Low PIM omni antenna has now gained SAR certification in Europe meaning that the antenna is approved for deployments into 4G/LTE DAS designs.

PCTEL PIM160-ICM Antenna

Performing SAR testing on antenna measures the electromagnetic energy absorbed by the body using a wireless device or phone. SAR testing on in-building and DAS antennas helps to verify that a wireless device or component does not exceed a specifc country or region’s set RF exposure limits.

For more information and pricing on the PCTEL PIM160-ICM or for further information on the SAR certification for the PIM160-ICM antenna, please contact us.

The PIM160-ICM is a fully released product and available from Specialist Antennas.

New wideband 600 MHz to 6 GHz Omni Antenna introduced

EAD is pleased to introduced a new ultra wideband, outdoor omni-directional antenna that operates from 600 MHz to 6 GHz. Designed for applications requiring coverage across nearly all cellular bands including 2G, 3G and 4G and LTE bands as well as many WiFi frequencies, the UWB6060 antenna is suitable for jamming, monitoring, scanning and research applications as well as commercial RF applications requiring a wideband antenna.

UWB6060 Omni Antenna

The UWB6060 antenna offers 0 dBd gain across the 600-1500 MHz band and 2-3 dBd gain from 1500-6000 MHz all with a VSWR of better than 2.5:1. In terms of dimensions, the UWB6060 is approximately 330mm in length and 60mm in diameter can be mounted via a connector or an optional bracket. The antenna sheath is made from fibreglass in a natural white colour and the cap and base are passivated aluminium. The RF connector as standard is N-Female, but a DIN 7/16 female is an option.

For more information and pricing, please contact us.