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shabaz
shabaz over 3 years ago

I spent a good 20 minutes the other day, trying to make an antenna fit a Wireless LAN (WLAN) card. It just wouldn't snap on, and finally, I realized the antenna had a U.FL plug, whereas the WLAN card had a MHF 4 socket : ) 

I'd never heard of MHF 4 before, but it seems to be very popular in the laptop computer world. Anyway, while I was at it trying to visually compare the connectors, I took this photo - perhaps useful for identifying connectors in the future : )

The photo is missing connectors, especially some common ones like N connector, and the PL-259 (popular in ham radio equipment).

BNC of course is very popular, as is SMA. I really like SMB, it's like a hassle-free version of SMA, but unfortunately, it is not as popular on equipment. 

(Click photo to enlarge):

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EDIT:

Decided to re-take the photo and add N and TNC. Also added a PL-259.

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  • phoenixcomm
    phoenixcomm over 3 years ago +4
    Nice assortment. I also have some GR connectors like this one They are good from DC to 9 GHz find more info here ~~Cris
  • phoenixcomm
    phoenixcomm over 3 years ago in reply to shabaz +3
    BTW BNC comes in both flavors 50 & 75 ohms You have to check the pns ~~Cris
  • rsjawale24
    rsjawale24 over 3 years ago +2
    Nice one! During my early days I always struggled with choosing the right connector. Each one comes with a maximum frequency limit. BNCs are good till a few hundreds of MHz. Above that only the SMA/SMB…
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  • rscasny
    rscasny over 3 years ago

    I am familiar with all those connectors except the MHF4. Boy that is a tiny connector. My guess it can only handle 10 or 20 insertion/removal cycles.

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    rscasny over 3 years ago

    I am familiar with all those connectors except the MHF4. Boy that is a tiny connector. My guess it can only handle 10 or 20 insertion/removal cycles.

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  • Jan Cumps
    Jan Cumps over 3 years ago in reply to rscasny

    Yes, these are usually specified as max. 10 connections.

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  • shabaz
    shabaz over 3 years ago in reply to Jan Cumps

    I've probably wrecked the connector on the WLAN card. I'll soon know!

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    phoenixcomm over 3 years ago in reply to shabaz

    BTW BNC comes in both flavors 50 & 75 ohms Slight smile You have to check the pns

    ~~Cris

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    shabaz over 3 years ago in reply to phoenixcomm

    Hi Cris,

    Good point, I don't have many 75 ohm connectors but found a 75 ohm BNC socket  for this photo comparison with 50 ohm:

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