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MHF® 4L

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The M.2 industry standard, mated height of 1.2 mm, 1.4 mm, and 1.7 mm max.,excellent electrical performance up to 12 GHz

    Small form factor with big performance through 12 GHz

    Solderless micro-coax termination technology "i-Fit®" provides consistent performance

    MHF® 4L Plug available with various cable O.D. and additional locking option

*MHF 4L is intermatable with MHF® 4.
*For additional mating retention force with mechanical lock, please review MHF® 4L LK plug cable assembly. 
*Refer to the "How to mate and unmate" video for handling.
Height:
1.2 Max 1.4 Max 1.7 Max
Frequency Range:
Up to 12 GHz Up to 11 GHz Up to 9 GHz Up to 6 GHz
Micro-Coaxial Cable (AWG):
#36 (O.D. 0.64 mm) #36 (O.D. 0.81 mm) #32 (O.D. 1.13 mm) #33 (O.D. 0.95 mm) #30 (O.D. 1.37 mm)

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Small form factor with big performance through 12 GHz
VSWR Insertion Loss
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Solderless micro-coax termination technology "i-Fit®" provides consistent performance
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1. Center Conductor  
2. Dielectric Core  
3. Outer Conductor  
4. Jacket
 
5. Contact  
6. Center Conductor
7. Crimping

 

MHF® 4L Plug available with various cable O.D. and additional locking option

 

 
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Product name
MHF® 4L LK
MHF® 4L
MHF® 4L
MHF® 4L
Lock
With Lock
Without Lock
Without Lock
Without Lock
Mating Height
2.0 mm max.
1.7 mm max.
1.4 mm max.
1.2 mm max.
Coaxial O.D. (Center Conductor AWG)
1.37 mm (AWG#30)
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1.13 mm (AWG#32)
 
 
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0.95 mm (AWG#33)
 
 
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0.81 mm (AWG#36)
 
 
 
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0.64 mm (AWG#36)
 
 
 
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Receptacle
MHF® 4 receptacle (20449-001E-**), MHF® 4L receptacle (20579-001E)

 
 
Product Type
Coaxial RF Connector
Height
1.2 Max 1.4 Max 1.7 Max
SMT Size (mm)
2.0 x 2.0 mm
Micro-Coaxial Cable (AWG)
#36 (O.D. 0.64 mm) #36 (O.D. 0.81 mm) #32 (O.D. 1.13 mm) #33 (O.D. 0.95 mm) #30 (O.D. 1.37 mm)
Frequency range
Up to 12 GHz Up to 11 GHz Up to 9 GHz Up to 6 GHz
Applicable Standards (Reference Only)
5G sub6 IEEE802.11n IEEE802.11ac IEEE802.11ax IEEE802.11be Wi-Fi 4 Wi-Fi 5 Wi-Fi 6/6E Wi-Fi 7 LTE / LTE-Advanced LPWA Bluetooth GPS
Full shielding (ZenShield®)
No
Mechanical lock
No
VSWR (PLUG) DC~3GHz : 1.3 max. (O.D. 0.64, 0.81, 0.95, 1.13, 1.37 mm)
3GHz~6GHz : 1.45 max. (O.D. 0.64, 0.81, 0.95, 1.13 mm)
3GHz~6GHz : 1.4 max. (O.D. 1.37 mm)
6GHz~9GHz : 1.6 max. (O.D. 0.64, 0.81, 0.95, 1.13 mm)
6GHz~9GHz : 1.5 max. (O.D. 1.37 mm)
9GHz~12GHz : 1.9 max. (MHF 4L) (O.D. 0.64, 0.81, 0.95, 1.13 mm)
9GHz~12GHz : 1.6 max. (O.D. 1.37 mm)
VSWR (RECEPTACLE) DC~3GHz : 1.3 max. (O.D. 0.64, 0.81, 0.95, 1.13, 1.37 mm)
3GHz~6GHz : 1.4 max. (O.D. 0.64, 0.81, 0.95, 1.13, 1.37 mm)
6GHz~9GHz : 1.55 max. (MHF 4) (O.D. 0.64, 0.81, 0.95, 1.13, 1.37 mm)
6GHz~9GHz : 1.5 max. (MHF 4L) (O.D. 0.64, 0.81, 0.95, 1.13 mm)
9GHz~12GHz : 1.65 max. (MHF 4L) (O.D. 0.64, 0.81, 0.95, 1.13, 1.37 mm)

RECOMMENDED PART NUMBERS

Please contact us if you cannot find the needed part number(s) from the list below.

 

MHF 4L RECOMMENDED PART NUMBERS

Part Number Description Part Number Weight (mg)
MHF 4L plug OD=0.81/0.64mm 20572-001R-08 20.2
MHF 4L plug OD=1.13/0.95mm 20565-001R-13 20.2
MHF 4L plug OD=1.37mm 20632-001R-37 33.2
MHF 4L receptacle 20579-001E 8.48

 

SAMPLE HARNESS FOR EVALUATION

Part Number Description Part Number
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=1.13mm L=50mm 8-23-0115
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=1.13mm L=100mm 8-23-0112
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=1.13mm L=200mm 8-21-0043
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=1.13mm L=500mm 8-24-0128
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=1.37mm L=50mm 8-23-0116
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=1.37mm L=100mm 8-23-0113
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=1.37mm L=200mm 8-23-0114
MHF 4L-4L harness OD=1.37mm L=500mm 8-24-0129
Other Part Numbers
Please note: This list potentially includes products without available samples and end-of-life items. 
For new inquiries, please reference the recommended part numbers listed above.

 

OTHER MHF 4L PART NUMBERS

Part Number Description Part Number Weight (mg)
MHF 4 receptacle 20449-001E-03 4.54
MHF 4 receptacle thick plating type 20449-001E 4.54
SMA Adapters for MHF® Receptacles
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90449-002 90698-0001 90577-0100
90577-0350		 90576-0001 90684-0001 90683-0001

 

SMA Adapters for MHF® Plugs MHF® Accessories: Hand Tool
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90194-001 90449-003-01 90609-0001(**)
90873-0001(***)		 90616-0008
90615-0013

 

Part Number Description Part Number Weight (mg)
MHF 4/4L/4L LK SMA adapter for plug electrical-performance-check 90449-001 2571.2
MHF 4/4L/4L LK SMA adapter for plug voltage-check 90449-003-01 680
MHF 4/4L/4L LK SMA adapter for receptacle electrical-performance-check 90449-002 1685
MHF 4/4L/4L LK SMA adapter for receptacle high-cycle 90698-0001 7170
MHF series SMA adapter for receptacle high-cycle narrow-pitch wire L=100mm 90577-0100 4503.2
MHF series SMA adapter for receptacle high-cycle narrow-pitch wire L=350mm 90577-0350 6571
MHF series SMA adapter for receptacle high-cycle narrow-pitch wire L=750mm 90577-0750 9769.8
MHF 4/4L/4L LK SMA adapter for receptacle high-cycle probe 90576-0001 1458.1
MHF series SMA adapter for receptacle high-cycle detachable base 90684-0001 15104.1
MHF 4/4L/4L LK SMA adapter for receptacle high-cycle detachable probe 90683-0001 1822.3
MHF 4L insertion/extraction tool [20572-001R-08][20565-001R-13] 90609-0001 600
MHF 4L insertion/extraction tool [20632-001R-37] 90873-0001 1020
MHF 4L insertion/extraction tweezer [20572-001R-08] 90616-0008 17320
MHF 4L insertion/extraction tweezer [20565-001R-13] 90615-0013 17730
MHF 4L insertion/extraction tweezer narrow-pitch 91493-0001 3560

 

Part Number Description Part Number Weight (mg)
SI Test Board for MHF 4L 91602-001B-001 18066