Ultra-Thin Antenna Packs GPS/3G Functionality

April 7, 2011
The W4150GG5000 ultra-thin, active global positioning system (GPS) antenna with global 3G functionality including GPRS, GSM, UMTS, and WCDMA can be installed with either side facing up so only one antenna is required.

The W4150GG5000 ultra-thin, active global positioning system (GPS) antenna with global 3G functionality including GPRS, GSM, UMTS, and WCDMA can be installed with either side facing up so only one antenna is required. The antenna comes in a package measuring 100 mm x 50 mm x 8 mm and combines the company’s GPS ceramic chip antenna, a low-noise amplifier, and 3G antenna functions. It covers frequencies of 824 MHz to 960 MHz and 1,710 MHz to 2,170 MHz with a gain of 2/4 dBi and a radiated efficiency of up to 70%. The GPS operates at 1,575.42 MHz with a gain of 26 dBi maximum. PULSE, San Diego, CA. (858) 674-8100.

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