nrf9160-dk J1 – Connector with a switch for the LTE antenna (A1)

[paul_tanner]

I want to connect an LTE antenna to J1.  However, the antenna has a normal male ufl connector - it appears not to fit.

Is an adaptor needed for this?

Thx for any suggestion.

[JONATHAN LL]

Hi Paul,

Here is the connector type on the nrf9160DK

J1, J3

MM8130-2600

Coaxial Connector with Switch

COAXIAL-SWF

Murata

MM8130-2600

https://www.digikey.no/product-detail/no/murata-electronics/MM8130-2600RA2/490-4981-1-ND/1775925 

I don't know what antenna connector you have on the antenna but this is the info on the on mounted on the board.
Regards,
Jonathan

[paul_tanner]

Thx Jonathan

Most small antennas have a standard male uFL so they are evidently not compatible with this DK.  Can you suggest a cable that would mate with this pls?

Regards.

[JONATHAN LL]

I don't think there is anything that directly converts from a SWF to a uFL connector, but SWF to SMA and SMA to uFL. 

example using this as the SWF to SMA and if you use a similar solution form uFL to SMA then you will also need a SMA to SMA connector.

I don't have a one cable\connector fix all solution. Not that I can find or have heard of. Sorry for the inconvenience. 


Regards,
Jonathan