RP-SMA – SMA adapter, for Wi-Fi and LoRa antennas

Product detailed description

The gold-plated RP-SMA – SMA coaxial adapter is used to connect an antenna with an SMA connector to a Wi-Fi router with RP-SMA, or conversely, a Wi-Fi antenna to a module or device with SMA. It is suitable, for example, for connecting a LoRa or Meshtastic antenna to a device with a Wi-Fi connector, or for using a Wi-Fi antenna with an ESP32 module, LoRa, or measuring instrument. The adapter is of measurement grade with a guaranteed VSWR max. 1.20:1 and insertion loss max. 0.20 dB up to 18 GHz, ensuring no significant losses in the signal path.

Difference between SMA and RP-SMA:

• SMA male: internal thread (coupling nut) and centre pin – common in LoRa antennas, modules, and measuring equipment.
• RP-SMA male: internal thread, but with a socket instead of a pin – typical for Wi-Fi antennas and routers.
• For females, it is the opposite: SMA female has a socket, RP-SMA female has a pin. Both types can be screwed together, but the centre conductor will not connect – which is why this adapter is required.

Specifications:

• Type: straight coaxial adapter
• Impedance: 50 Ω
• Frequency range: DC–18 GHz
• SWR: max. 1.20:1
• Insertion loss: max. 0.20 dB
• Insulation resistance: ≥ 5000 MΩ
• Dielectric strength: 1000 V
• Service life: min. 500 mating cycles
• Material:
  • Inner conductor: beryllium bronze, gold-plated
  • Body: brass, gold-plated
  • Insulator: PTFE
• Operating temperature: −55 °C to +165 °C
• Variants:
  • RP-SMA (m) – SMA (f) – connecting an SMA antenna to a Wi-Fi router, model QY-RPSMA-SMA-JKTD, length 22.5 mm
  • RP-SMA (f) – SMA (m) – connecting a Wi-Fi antenna to an SMA connector, model QY-RPSMA-SMA-KJTD, length 22.9 mm
• Suitable for:
  • GSM Antenna 5cm L-type SMA Male 2.5dB
  • GSM Antenna 5cm I-type SMA Male 2.5dBi
  • Pigtail U.FL/IPEX1 - RP-SMA Female, 1.15mm cable, 15cm
• Related:
  • SMA Adapter Set of 3, 18 GHz, measurement grade
  • Adapter N (f) – SMA (m), 18 GHz, measurement quality

Package contents:

• 1× RP-SMA – SMA adapter (depending on the selected variant)

Note:

• This product is not a standalone functional unit and may require professional installation.
• Product images are for illustrative purposes only and may sometimes differ from the actual appearance of the item. However, this does not change their basic properties.