TS-9 to SMA Female patch cables are designed to connect a feeder or jumper cable to a user device such as a mobile broadband modem.
The cable's right angle TS-9 connector matches the external antenna connection on many 4G modems. Brands such as Netgear use the TS-9 connection to allow the attachment of larger 4G antennas. In most cases a 4G modem will use two TS-9 connectors to operate in 2x2 MIMO, providing twice the performance over a single antenna.
It's important to distinguish the TS-9 connector from the visually similar CRC9 connector. Despite a similar appearance, the two interfaces are totally incompatible. Manufacturers such as Huawei and ZTE use the CRC9 connector, with Netgear being one of the only brands using the TS-9 interface.
This patch lead is 18 cm (180 mm) in length, and uses a high quality L-100 coaxial cable. With the advancement of 4G and 5G into higher frequency bands conventional RG-174 and RG-316 can no longer be used.
Recommended Use
Externally mounted antennas improve the performance of mobile broadband by receiving the stronger signal naturally present outside the building. TS-9 is a simple, low cost RF interface capable of handling frequencies through to 3 GHz, making it suitable for 3G and 4G frequencies.
Modern 4G and 5G modems are no longer using TS-9 connectors. Technology has evolved to require larger numbers of antennas and operate at frequencies that the TS-9 cannot handle.
Physical Specification
| Parameter | Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable Series | Length |
180 mm
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| Frequency Range | 0 to 3000 MHz | Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| VSWR | < 1.20:1 | PIM, 3rd Order | |
| Working Voltage |
500 Vrms
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Mating Cycles |
> 100
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| Weight |
50 g
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Operating Temperature | -40 °C to 125 °C |
Interface #1
| Series | |
| Gender |
Male
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| Body Shape |
Right Angle
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| Mounting |
Free Hanging
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Interface #2
| Series | |
| Gender |
Female
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| Body Shape |
Straight
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| Mounting |
Bulkhead, Rear Mount
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| CAD Drawing |
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About the Supplier
HB Radiofrequency engineer high performance 3G, 4G, and 5G components such as antennas, cable assemblies, and RF connectors. Equipment is sourced through the company's extensive global vendor network, providing best-in-class performance. HB Radiofrequency forms an essential unit within the Halberd Bastion enterprise, a wholly Australian-owned company with diversified business units across telecommunications procurement, manufacturing, and projects.
