What antenna can I use with Murata MM8430 RF connectors?

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What antennas may I use with Murata MM8430 RF connectors? Thank you for any pointers / links to download. -brian

Gough Lui · Answer

From what I can tell on the datasheet, the MM8430 belongs to the SWD family: (From Murata Datasheet: https://www.murata.com/~/media/webrenewal/support/library/catalog/products/switch/switch/o33e.ashx?la=en-us ) I cannot find any direct references within their literature, but I believe it to be compatible with the Hirose U.FL, equivalent to I-PEX MHF series, IPAX, IPX, AMC and UMCC as per the Wikipedia entry. This is based on the diameter of the largest portion of the outer flange being 2.1mm, where nominally the U.FL is 2.0mm. If you compare with UMCC (datasheet from TE Connectivity: https://www.te.com/commerce/DocumentDelivery/DDEController?Action=srchrtrv&DocNm=1307191_UMCC_Connectors&DocType=Catalog… ) for example: Notice the similarity in diameter (2.1mm) and height (0.8mm) of the outer shell. Likewise, compare with MHF (datasheet from IPEX for MHF-SW23: https://www.i-pex.com/Products/detail/48 ) shows similar dimensions: This time, the outer diameter is smaller at 1.92mm (sometimes it's 2.0mm depending on manufacturer) and the height is smaller at 0.6mm because of the lower profile of the part. As a result, I suspect the SWD series is designed to interoperate with Hirose U.FL, etc. But for perfect assurance, I would suggest you contact Murata directly and obtain their recommendation as to the best mating connector especially if used in a critical application. As for antennas that can be used - this will depend on what you can find with the connector attached, but the connector is specified to operate from DC to 6GHz, so I'd say "plenty" especially if you build it yourself or use adapter cables to other RF connector types. - Gough

AyaT · Answer

Dear Brian, Thank you for your enquiry. We have suitable manual probes that can be connected to the MM8430 RF connector on one end and SMA connector on the other end. The manual probe part number is MXHS83QE3000 and is available from: https://www.avnet.com/shop/emea/products/murata/mxhs83qe3000-3074457345629443144/ You will then be able to connect for example a SMA antenna directly to MXHS83QE3000 on the other side. If you have further question, please let us know. Many thanks Kind regards, Aya

What antenna can I use with Murata MM8430 RF connectors?

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