In the Era of 5G, Grand-Tek makes your life easier with our production of high quality I-PEX MHF4 series connectors which is exclusive for 5G M.2 modules. Our facilities enable us to produce MHF1 (OD 1.13 & 1.37) and MHF4 (OD1.13 & OD1.37) among IPEX various types. The major difference between MHF1 & MHF4 is their sizes. As 5G devices tend to be tinier, MHF4 is the key to your answers.
MHF
Mated Height(mm max.): (1)2.5 (2)2.5
Rece. SMT size(mm):3.1 x 3.0
Applicable Frequency: DC~9Ghz
Characteristic Impedance: 50ohm
VSWR
(L=100mm)
DC-3Ghz: 1.3 max.
3-6Ghz: 1.5 max.
6-9Ghz: 1.9 max.
Applicable Cable Size:
(1): 20278-112R-08(OD 0.81mm)
(1): 20278-112R-13(OD 1.13mm)
(1): 20278-112R-32(OD 1.32mm)
(2): 20351-112R-37(OD 1.37mm)
Applicable Standards:
Wi-fi 6E, LTE/LTE-Advanced, LPWAN, Bluetooth, GPS
MHF 4L
Mated Height(mm max.): (1)1.2 (2)1.4 (1.7)
Rece. SMT size(mm):2.0 x 2.0
Applicable Frequency: DC~12Ghz
Characteristic Impedance: 50ohm
VSWR
(L=100mm)
DC-3Ghz: (1)(2)(3) 1.3 max.
3-6Ghz: (1)(2) 1.45 max. (3) 1.4 max.
6-9Ghz: (1)(2) 1.6 max. (3) 1.5 max.
9-12Ghz: (1)(2) 1.9 max. (3) 1.6 max.
Applicable Cable Size:
(1): 20572-001R-08(OD 0.81mm)
(2): 20565-001R-13(OD 1.13mm)
(3): 20632-001R-37(OD 1.37mm)
Applicable Standards:
5G Sub-6, Wi-fi 6E, LTE/LTE-Advanced, LPWAN, Bluetooth, GPS
The MHF4 cable connector is the smallest while MHF1 connector is the largest which is comparable to a U.FL connector. And MHF1 is compatible with HRS standard U.FL cable assembly while MHF4(L) is compatible with HRS W.FL cable assembly.
While 4 colors - grey, black, white, blue - are the most common options available on the market, we offer up to 10 different colours of cable for an easier identification within your RF systems. EMI shielded housing cable type is also available to customize your cable assembly.
Regarding cable performance, OD 1.13 & OD 1.37 are the most performing choices because of low loss. Please refer below testing result for VSWR & Loss data of our MHF4L series.
Grand-Tek's mass production capacity is up to 450Kpcs per day and 10KKpcs monthly. However, initial pre-Mass Production quantities under 1Kpcs per batch are also achievable, feel free to discuss with us.
For specific IPEX contact, you may refer to below coding chart with example and send us your demand & quantity for quote.
If you are still not sure which type of connector and/or cable is the most suitable for you, contact us. We can also advise you on other series or antenna integration, our sales team and engineers are here for further discussion.