Antennas Seek GPS Apps

April 1, 2000
The GPS antennas are electrically shielded LNA PCB assemblies encased in UV stable black radomes. Designed to meet or surpass today's specifications, the antennas are available in a variety of mounting options and configurations. Operating frequency

The GPS antennas are electrically shielded LNA PCB assemblies encased in UV stable black radomes. Designed to meet or surpass today's specifications, the antennas are available in a variety of mounting options and configurations. Operating frequency is 1575.42, ±1.023 MHz with input impedance of 50 ohms. The VSWR is 1.5:1 maximum at 1575.42 MHz with a bandwidth to -3 dB of 45 MHz. Polarization is right hand circular with an azimuth coverage of 360° . Elevation coverage is 0° to 90° . Antenna gain is 2 dBic minimum at zenith and -10 dBic minimum at 0° elevation. Axial ratio is 3 dB maximum with noise figure 2.2 dB maximum, 1.5 dB typical. Operating supply voltage is 5, ±0.25 vdc with 50 mVpk-pk ripple maximum. Current consumption is 20 mA maximum at 5 vdc. Dimensions are 3.21" diameter x 1.19" deep.

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