RG178 cable

Cable

RG178

SMA FEMALE

End A

SMA FEMALE

$1.00

SO239 UHF Female

End B

SO239 UHF Female

$3.00

50 Ohm DC – 300 MHz

RG178 — SMA FEMALE to SO239 UHF Female

Custom RG178 cable assembly with SMA FEMALE and SO239 UHF Female connectors. Every cable is hand-assembled, tested, and ships free.

Length Price
1 ft $7.99
6 ft $10.49
25 ft $19.99
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Specs Summary

CableRG178
Diameter1.75MM
Impedance50 Ohm
FrequencyDC – 300 MHz
Velocity Factor69%
SMA FEMALE InterfaceSMA threaded (MIL-STD-348)
SO239 UHF Female InterfaceUHF threaded (PL-259 / SO-239)

About This Assembly

RG178 Cable

RG-178 is an extremely thin 50-ohm coaxial cable measuring just 1.75mm in diameter, designed for space-constrained RF assemblies. Its PTFE dielectric and silver-plated conductors deliver reliable performance from DC up to several GHz. Commonly used for internal wiring in test equipment, medical devices, and cellular module pigtails.

SMA Connector

SMA (SubMiniature version A) is the most widely used RF connector in the industry, offering a threaded interface that provides a secure, low-reflection connection from DC to 18 GHz. Its compact size, 50-ohm impedance, and broad frequency range make it the default choice for WiFi equipment, software-defined radios, cellular antennas, GPS receivers, and RF test instruments.

UHF Connector

The UHF connector (also known as PL-259 male / SO-239 female) is a large, low-cost RF connector designed in the 1930s for HF and VHF frequencies. Despite its name, its practical usable range is below 300 MHz due to its non-constant impedance design. It remains extremely popular in amateur radio (HF through VHF), CB radio, and marine radio applications.

Common Applications

This SMA and UHF cable assembly is well suited for ultra-compact internal wiring in test equipment and small wireless modules. The combination of reliable SMA and UHF connectors and custom-cut cable length makes it a practical choice for both field installations and bench setups. Every assembly is hand-terminated, continuity tested, and ships free within the USA.

Other RG178 Configurations

SMA FEMALE to SO239 UHF Female on Other Cables