We get asked all the time about SMA and RP-SMA. We often have customers asking for SMA-Female connectors when they really mean RP-SMA. So what is the difference?? Here is a little guide with images to help you out!!
A RP-SMA connector is effectively where the pin on the connector is reversed to the standard SMA connector. Its hard to explain in words rather best shown in pictures:
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| SMA-Male Plug |
The SMA-Male Plug typically has a Hex barrel, is threaded on the inside and a pin.
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| RP-SMA Plug |
The RP-SMA Plug has a Hex barrel, is threaded on the inside and no pin (note - this is not SMA-Female!!).
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| SMA-Female Jack |
The SMA-Female (jack) is threaded on the outside of the barrel and does not have a pin. This mates to the SMA-Plug.
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| RP-SMA Jack (this is a panel mount version) |
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The RP-SMA Jack is threaded on the outside of the barrel and has a pin. The RP-SMA plug mates to this.
So now we all should be clear about what SMA and RP-SMA connectors look like!!!!
If you need adapter cables, jumper cables or single piece adapters from SMA to SMA or RP-SMA or any other coaxial connector including U.FL, N-Male, N-Female, TNC, RP-TNC, MMCX, CRC9, TS9, MCX etc. please contact us as we have a wide range of solutions and can custom build cables to specification. Please feel free to contact us with any requests
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