Re: [Gumstix-users] Questions about connector on wifistix CF (FCC)

[Craig H. <cr...@gu...>]

On Aug 8, 2007, at 1:25 PM, Mike Saldana wrote:

> I'm wondering if what the gumstix wiki states about the wifistix  
> connector being a "Hirose U.FL ultra-miniature coaxial receptacle"  
> is still accurate. (http://docwiki.gumstix.org/ 
> Frequently_asked_questions/Wifi)

Yes, it's correct.

> I was also wondering about the compatibility between W.FL and U.FL,  
> would plugging a W.FL cable into a U.FL receptacle fundamentally  
> work?  I've tried it, it seems like it fits, and both have the dual  
> semicircle contacts in the middle, but the connection is a bit loose.

I don't know.  I suspect it won't work as well, which is why they  
have 2 different names for the 2 different connectors :)

C