Generic 5cm IPEX1 to SMA Female RG178 RF Pigtail Cable

This cable is compatible with any wireless module or PCB featuring a standard IPEX1 (u.FL) socket, commonly found on ESP32 Wi-Fi boards, 4G LTE modules (like SIM7600), GPS receivers, and LoRa transceivers (such as the SX1276). The SMA female end connects to any antenna with an SMA male connector, including those for cellular, GPS, Wi-Fi, and ISM band applications, providing a secure interface for external antenna mounting.

To install, pass the SMA female connector's threaded body through a pre-drilled hole in your device's enclosure panel. From the outside, secure it using the included hexagonal nut, tightening it finger-tight plus a quarter-turn with a wrench for a solid connection. Ensure the cable inside has a gentle strain relief bend. Finally, screw your SMA male antenna onto the now panel-mounted female connector until snug to complete the RF path from the module to the external antenna.

Yes, the RG178 coaxial cable is rated for high-frequency operation and is suitable for signals up to 5GHz Wi-Fi, though with higher attenuation per meter compared to thicker cables like RG316. For this short 5cm length, the signal loss is minimal and acceptable for most IoT and embedded applications. For critical, high-power, or very long-distance RF links, a lower-loss cable type over a longer distance might be preferable, but for compact device internal routing, RG178 is standard.