N.FL-R-SMT-1(80) — U.FL Receptacle for RF Interconnects
The Hirose N.FL-R-SMT-1(80) is a surface-mount U.FL (UMCC) receptacle with a male pin center contact, part of the N.FL series of ultra-miniature coaxial connectors. It is designed for internal RF signal routing where board space is tight — think GPS modules, Wi-Fi/BT antenna feeds, or cellular radio chains in portable devices. The 50 Ohm impedance and 6 GHz frequency ceiling cover common ISM and cellular bands through LTE, with headroom for basic 5 GHz Wi-Fi. Gold plating on the center contact and a phosphor bronze body with silver finish keep signal loss low across the band.
This receptacle mates with the standard Hirose U.FL plug (male cable side) via a snap-on fastening mechanism — no threads, no bayonet, just a push-and-click engagement. The 20-cycle mating life is typical for this connector class; it is intended for test, configuration, or field-swap duty, not daily connect-disconnect cycles. Termination is SMT on the shield and solder on the center contact, so it reflows alongside other surface-mount components. The single-port design keeps the board footprint minimal.
Last Buy — Sourcing Decision
The N.FL-R-SMT-1(80) is on Last Buy status. That means the manufacturer has announced end-of-production — this is the final window to secure inventory for ongoing builds or spares. For a BOM line that depends on this connector, the procurement move is to evaluate the remaining available stock and plan a last-time buy or identify a pin-compatible alternative before supply tightens.
The center contact is brass with gold plating; the body is phosphor bronze with a silver finish. Tape & Reel packaging suits automated pick-and-place assembly.