Hirose W.FL connector (Equiv. to IPEX MHF3 connector)

Hirose W.FL connector (Equiv. to IPEX MHF3 connector)

Information

W.FL connector is made by Hirose, and is equivalent of IPEX MHF III/ MHF 3 connector. Hirose W.FL cable connector can be terminated with 0.81mm RF cable to be W.FL pigtail or W.FL cable for RF signal transmission.

Hirose W.FL connector is designed to have 1.5mm max. mated height. W.FL connector has silver plating and can provide stable performance from 0 to 6GHz. Nowadays, W.FL cable assembly and W.FL receptacle are commonly used in space limited device like smart phone, PDA, NB, many portable products.

The Equivalent of Hirose W.FL connector is available. The most compatible one is IPEX MHF III/ MHF 2 connector. Having same working performance but lower cost and shorter lead time, IPEX MHF III/ MHF 3 cable has be commonly accepted and used.

We can provide W.FL connector and equivalent of IPEX connector per customer requests. If you want to know the difference in cost and lead time, please contact us.

Part Number

Description Part Number Cable Group Compatible
W.FL Connector Plug W.FL-LP-040 0.81 mm IPEX MHF3 20367-001R
W.FL SMT Receptacle W.FL-R-SMT-1   IPEX MHF3 20369-001E

W.FL Cable PN

W.FL cable PN Description Mated Height Cable Color
W.FL-2LP-04N1-A-(L) Dia. 0.81mm double ended coaxial cable 1.5 mm White
W.FL-2LP-04N2-A-(L) Dia. 0.81mm double ended coaxial cable Black
W.FL-LP-04N1-A-(L) Dia. 0.81mm single ended coaxial cable White
W.FL-LP-04N2-A-(L) Dia. 0.81mm single ended coaxial cable Black

Specification

Drawing

Hirose W.FL Dimension Drawing

Hirose W.FL Connector datasheet PDF

Key Features

  • 1.5mm max. mated height
  • 3.4mm2 Mounting area for receptacle
  • Light weight (Receptacle: 5.6 mg)
  • Frequency up to 6GHz
  • Tape-and-reel packing of receptacle allows board placement with automatic equipment.
  • Use of Ultra-fine Teflon cable
  • Simple connection and disconnection
  • Applications include Mobile phones, PHS, WLAN communication device, Mini PCI, Bluetooth, PDA, GPS, electronic measuring instrument and any application requiring high frequency transmission using small coaxial connectors.

Specifications

  • Frequency Range: DC up to 6GHz (VSWR: 1.3 max. at 0~3GHz; VSWR: 1.35 max. at 3~6GHz)
  • Characteristic Impedance: 50 ohm
  • Temperature: -40℃ to +90℃
  • Contact Resistance: 20m ohm max. for conductor, 10m ohm max. for ground
  • Withstand Voltage: no breakdown at AC 200V for 1 minute
  • Insulation Resistance: 500M ohm min., 100V DC
  • Durability: 20 cycles

Material and Finish

  W.FL Connector Plug W.FL Receptacle Jack
Part Number W.FL-LP-040 W.FL-R-SMT-1
Ground contact Phosphor bronze with gold plating Brass with gold plating
Housing PBT UL94V-0, black color LCP, UL94V-0, Black color
Center contact Phosphor bronze with silver plating Phosphor bronze with silver plating

Reference

Compatible chart

  Brand Series Name Part Number
W.FL connector
W.FL-LP-040
IPEX MHF III/ MHF 3 20367-001R
Sunridge MCD MCD#60

MHF3 compare to W.FL Report

Hirose W.FL and IPEX MHF 3 comparison chart

  Hirose W.FL IPEX MHF III/ MHF3
Male PN W.FL-LP-040 20367-001R-08
Receptacle PN W.FL-R-SMT-1 20369-001E
Plating Silver Gold
Performance 0~6GHz
(VSWR: 1.5 max)
0~6GHz
(VSWR: 1.5 max)
Delivery 4 weeks for balance 7 daysWinner
Price Higher CompetitiveWinner

Hirose W.FL pigtail and W.FL cable will adaptor following modules with antenna.

Brand Module No. Receptacle name  
Under construction      

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