High performance active GPS antenna description

The high performance active GPS antenna for the GPS L1 bands with integrated low-noise amplifier (LNA) is the perfect match to the GPS board where high sensitivity and optimum sky coverage are essential.

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Signal Received:

• GPS L1
• GLONASS G1
• SBAS L1
• QZSS L1

High performance active GPS antenna features:

• Built-in low noise amplifier with 29 dB gain and 1.8 dB noise figure
• Custom lenght coaxial cable up to 5m
• Industrial temperature range: –40° C to +85° C
• Wide range of supply voltage: 2.7 V to 6 V

Patch antenna characteristics:

• Frequency 1575 ± 3 MHz
• VSWR Max. 1.2
• Bandwidth Min. 20 MHz
• Impedance 50
• Peak gain Min. 4 dBic (over 7 x 7 cm ground plane)
• Gain coverage: (over 75% volume)
• Polarization RHCP: (Right-handed circular polarization)

Amplifier characteristics:

• Gain without cable Typ: 29 dB
• Noise figure Max.: 1.8 dB
• Output VWSR Max.: 2.0
• DC Voltage: 2.7 V – 6 V
• DC Current typ: 8.5 mA, ± 4.5 mA

Environmental Data:

• Operating temperature: –40° C to 85° C
• Storage temperature: –50° C to 85° C
• Humidity: 95% ~ 100% RH
• Vibration Sine sweep: 1G (0-Peak), 10–150–10 Hz each axis

Mechanical Data:

• Weight: 42 g (without cable)
• Size: 48 x 40 x 13 mm
• Cable lenght: 5 meters
• Connectors: SMA
• Ingress Protection Rating: IP67
  
• Housing color: Black
• Mounting: magnetic base

ANN-MS Product Summary
ANN-MS Active GPS Antenna Data Sheet
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