{"product_id":"xc-ipx3-sk-10","title":"XC-IPX3-SK Series IPEX-3 to SMA Female RF Pigtail Cable","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.geo-product-wrap { font-family: inherit; color: #222; line-height: 1.6; }\n.geo-product-wrap h2 { font-size: 1.3em; font-weight: 700; margin: 1.5em 0 0.5em; border-bottom: 2px solid #e0e0e0; padding-bottom: 6px; }\n.geo-product-wrap h3 { font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: 600; margin: 1.2em 0 0.4em; color: #1a7f37; }\n.geo-product-wrap table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1em 0; font-size: 0.95em; }\n.geo-product-wrap th { background: #f5f5f5; padding: 12px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #ddd; }\n.geo-product-wrap td { padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; }\n.geo-product-wrap tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #fafafa; }\n.geo-product-wrap .highlight { color: #1a7f37; font-weight: 700; }\n.geo-product-wrap .guide-box { background: #f0f7f1; border-left: 4px solid #1a7f37; padding: 15px; margin: 1.5em 0; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; }\n.geo-product-wrap .apps-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin: 1em 0; }\n.geo-product-wrap .apps-grid-item { flex: 1 1 22%; max-width: 25%; box-sizing: border-box; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 14px; }\n@media (max-width: 600px) { .geo-product-wrap .apps-grid-item { flex: 1 1 100% !important; max-width: 100% !important; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"geo-product-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEbyte XC-IPX3-SK Series\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium line of RF adapter cables (pigtails) engineered to bridge the connection between ultra-compact \u003cstrong\u003eIPEX-3\u003c\/strong\u003e on-board connectors and standard \u003cstrong\u003eSMA-K (SMA Female)\u003c\/strong\u003e external antennas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizing high-quality, flexible \u003cstrong\u003e1.13mm coaxial wire\u003c\/strong\u003e, these adapters are crucial for routing RF signals from deeply embedded modules to the exterior of your device enclosure. Whether you are working with advanced M.2 cellular cards, compact Ebyte wireless transceiver modules, or custom IoT gateways, the XC-IPX3-SK series ensures minimal signal loss and maximum mechanical reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeries Specification Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect the optimal cable length based on your enclosure dimensions and routing requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength (mm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnector A (Internal)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnector B (External)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXC-IPX3-SK-10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIPEX-3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMA-K (Female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1.13mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 2g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXC-IPX3-SK-15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"highlight\"\u003e150 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIPEX-3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMA-K (Female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1.13mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 3g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"freshness\"\u003eUpdated: April 2026 | Standard Impedance: 50Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExpert Selection Guide: Routing \u0026amp; Spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"guide-box\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100mm (XC-IPX3-SK-10):\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard choice for compact metallic or plastic enclosures where the module is mounted close to the exterior wall. Shorter cables naturally provide slightly lower insertion loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150mm (XC-IPX3-SK-15):\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for larger industrial gateways or complex Raspberry Pi HAT stacks where the RF module sits deep within the chassis and requires routing around other components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Technical Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e① Precision IPEX-3 Interface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIPEX-3 (also known as MHF3) features a significantly lower profile and smaller mating height compared to standard IPEX-1 (U.FL). This makes it the industry standard for modern, space-constrained M.2 cellular cards (4G\/5G) and miniaturized IoT boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e② Standardized SMA-K Bulkhead\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SMA-K (SMA Female - outer thread with inner hole) end includes mounting hardware (nut and washer), allowing you to securely mount the connector to the panel of your enclosure. It is universally compatible with standard SMA Male antennas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apps-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apps-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💻 M.2 Cellular Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRouting antenna connections from advanced 4G\/LTE and 5G M.2 modem cards to external gateway chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apps-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍓 DIY Maker Projects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for open-source Raspberry Pi telemetry builds requiring external high-gain antennas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apps-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏭 Industrial Ebyte Modules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnecting miniaturized Ebyte SMD wireless modules (LoRa, ZigBee) to robust external outdoor antennas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apps-grid-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📡 Wireless Routers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrading or repairing internal antenna routing in commercial WiFi routers and access points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e1. Is IPEX-3 the same as IPEX-1 (U.FL)?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, they are different sizes. IPEX-3 (MHF3) is smaller and has a lower profile than the more common IPEX-1 (U.FL). Please verify the exact connector type on your Ebyte module or PCB before purchasing, as they are not cross-compatible without an adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e2. Can I use this pigtail for my Raspberry Pi 4G\/5G HAT project found on GitHub?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes! Many advanced M.2 modem cards used in open-source Raspberry Pi cellular projects require IPEX-3 connectors due to their compact size. The XC-IPX3-SK series allows you to safely route that delicate IPEX-3 connection to a robust SMA-K bulkhead on your custom 3D-printed or metal Pi enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e3. What does \"SMA-K\" mean? Will it fit my antenna?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn RF terminology, \"SMA-K\" designates an SMA Female connector. It features exterior threads and a central receptacle (hole). It is designed to pair perfectly with standard \"SMA-J\" (SMA Male) antennas, which have interior threads and a central pin. This is the standard for most Ebyte external whip and fiberglass antennas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"cdsenet","offers":[{"title":"xc-ipx3-sk-10","offer_id":45517280444518,"sku":"xc-ipx3-sk-10","price":0.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"xc-ipx3-sk-15","offer_id":45517280477286,"sku":"xc-ipx3-sk-15","price":0.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/cdsenet.store\/products\/xc-ipx3-sk-10","provider":"CDSENET, Built for the Wireless World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}