{"product_id":"mhf4-to-sma-female-bulkhead-pigtail-100mm","title":"MHF4 to SMA-Female Bulkhead Pigtail 100mm (TE Connectivity \/ Linx CSJ-SGFB-100-MHF4)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoute the antenna out of your enclosure, the professional way.\u003c\/strong\u003e This genuine TE Connectivity Linx pigtail connects a board with an MHF4 (IPEX4) antenna socket to an external SMA antenna, using a sealed bulkhead connector that mounts cleanly through your enclosure wall. It is a quality-manufactured RF assembly with gold-plated contacts and a 0.81mm coax rated up to 6 GHz, not a generic clone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are building a compact LoRa node, a solar Meshtastic or MeshCore device, or any project where the board uses the smaller MHF4 connector, this is the pigtail that gets a real antenna onto the outside of your build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant: This Is an MHF4 Connector, Not Standard U.FL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several sizes of miniature RF connector that look similar but are not compatible with each other. This pigtail uses the \u003cstrong\u003eMHF4 (also called IPEX4 or I-PEX MHF4)\u003c\/strong\u003e connector, which is the smallest of the common types. Before ordering, confirm your board uses MHF4, not the larger U.FL \/ IPEX1 \/ MHF1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnector\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThis pigtail?\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMHF4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIPEX4, I-PEX MHF4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, this is MHF4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eU.FL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIPEX1, IPEX, MHF1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo, use our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/u-fl-ipex-to-n-female-pigtail-cable\"\u003eU.FL pigtail\u003c\/a\u003e instead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure which connector your board has, check the board's datasheet or contact us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMHF4 (IPEX4) male, right-angle connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e low profile plug that snaps onto MHF4 sockets on compact boards, ideal for tight spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSMA-Female bulkhead connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e with sealed rear-mount design. Installs from inside the enclosure, which keeps debris and moisture out and gives a clean, professional exterior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine TE Connectivity \/ Linx assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e gold-plated brass contacts, consistent 50Ω impedance, factory quality control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.81mm coax, up to 6 GHz:\u003c\/strong\u003e more than enough headroom for 868 MHz EU868 LoRa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100mm length:\u003c\/strong\u003e the right length to route from board to enclosure wall without excess slack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Pigtail Lets You Do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompact LoRa boards with an MHF4 socket are designed to be small, which means the antenna connection is a tiny surface-mount socket, not something you can attach a real antenna to directly. This pigtail solves that:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnap the MHF4 plug onto your board's antenna socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the SMA bulkhead through a hole in your enclosure wall, secured with its nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew any SMA antenna onto the outside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a weatherproof, professional-looking build where the antenna is properly external and the electronics stay sealed inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e TE Connectivity \/ Linx Technologies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart number:\u003c\/strong\u003e CSJ-SGFB-100-MHF4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector A:\u003c\/strong\u003e MHF4 (IPEX4) plug, male, right angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector B:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMA jack, female, bulkhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81mm coax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 Hz to 6 GHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass, gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 12 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × MHF4 to SMA-Female bulkhead pigtail, 100mm (TE Connectivity \/ Linx CSJ-SGFB-100-MHF4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/flexible-lora-antenna-868mhz\"\u003eFlexible LoRa Whip Antenna (SMA-Male)\u003c\/a\u003e (€17,95): screw straight onto the SMA bulkhead once mounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hexaspot-tactical-gooseneck-antenna-868mhz\"\u003eHexaspot Tactical Gooseneck Antenna\u003c\/a\u003e (€29,95): a positionable antenna for the outside of your enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/weather-sealing-connector-tape\"\u003eWeather Sealing Tape\u003c\/a\u003e: seal the outdoor SMA connection for weatherproof installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TE Connectivity \/ Linx Technologies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57986441675083,"sku":"CSJ-SGFB-100-MHF4","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/8404\/0612\/files\/MFG_CSJ-SGFB-ccc-MHF4_sml.webp?v=1785413948","url":"https:\/\/hexaspot.com\/products\/mhf4-to-sma-female-bulkhead-pigtail-100mm","provider":"Hexaspot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}