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DIY U.FL Extraction tool?

scottiebabe

u.FL connectors are just a pain. Connector manufactures sell an extraction tool for these wonderful RF connectors, such as

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67AK0084  67AK0084  67AK0084

Pricey.

How about two 100'thou SMD header pins soldered for a 2.5mm gap between the pins?

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Hmm, these photos scream of potato vision...

I'll try it for a bit and see if it works out..

Other ideas?

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Source: https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/three-quick-tips-about-using-ufl/all 

Hirose Recommendations:

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https://www.farnell.com/datasheets/3926994.pdf 

Testing. Why do pasted images get scaled? Trying a small one.

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  • in reply to scottiebabe

    Hmm. I wouldn't use such connectors for that on a regular basis ...

    If I recall correctly, IPEX are only rated for 20-30 cycles with guaranteed characteristics. That being said, peerhaps you can get more out of them by being careful, but I suspect the springy metal on the female may fatigue and the plating may be worn through, else the round outer wall on the male could deform when not properly unmated or mated with too much force (i.e. at an angle).

    - Gough