MA206.A.AB.004

SPECIFICATION Part No. : MA206.A.AB.004 Product Name : MA206 Stingray GPS/2.4~2.5GHz Combination Adhesive Antenna Features : GPS/GALILEO - High gain LNA up to 32dB 2.4~2.5GHz Height 10.8mm Diameter 51.7mm GPS/GALILEO - Standard 3m RG174 cable and SMA(M) connector 2.4GHZ – Standard 3m RG174 cable and RF-SMA(M) RoHS Compliant SPE-12-8-111/D/CM Page 1 of 15 MA.206.A.A301111.B301151 1. Introduction This is a combination high performance GPS/GALILEO and 2.4~2.5GHz antenna to simplify AVL or Fleet management antenna systems worldwide. Its high quality low profile covert housing can be attached onto the glass or even out of sight under the dashboard. This combination is ideal for those applications that require durability, small size, and covert installation. Many module manufacturers specify peak gain limits for any antennas that are to be connected to that module. Those peak gain limits are based on free-space conditions. In practice, the peak gain of an antenna tested in free-space can degrade by at least 1 or 2dBi when put inside a device. So ideally you should go for a slightly higher peak gain antenna than mentioned on the module specification to compensate for this effect, giving you better performance. Upon testing of any of our antennas with your device and a selection of appropriate layout, integration technique, or cable, Taoglas can make sure any of our antennas’ peak gain will be below the peak gain limits. Taoglas can then issue a specification and/or report for the selected antenna in your device that will clearly show it complying with the peak gain limits, so you can be assured you are meeting regulatory requirements for that module. For example, a module manufacturer may state that the antenna must have less than 2dBi peak gain, but you don’t need to select an embedded antenna that has a peak gain of less than 2dBi in free-space. This will give you a less optimized solution. It is better to go for a slightly higher free-space peak gain of 3dBi or more if available. Once that antenna gets integrated into your device, performance will degrade below this 2dBi peak gain due to the effects of GND plane, surrounding components, and device housing. If you want to be absolutely sure, contact Taoglas and we will test. Choosing a Taoglas antenna with a higher peak gain than what is specified by the module manufacturer and enlisting our help will ensure you are getting the best performance possible without exceeding the peak gain limits. SPE-12-8-111/D/CM Page 2 of 15 MA.206.A.A301111.B301151 The standard version has 3 metres RG174 cable and SMA(M) connector on GPS/GALILEO and RP-SMA(M) on 2.4~2.5GHz. The cables and connectors are completely customizable according to customer request. Features GPS/GALILEO • High LNA Gain up to 32 dB • Miniaturized to 51.7x10.8mm • Low Noise 1.5 dB max Wi-Fi • Advanced 2.4~2.5GHz Other • Water Resistant IP 65 • Quality textured covert design. Low profile • UV resistant ABS housing • Comes with high grade 3M double sided tape for quick and easy mounting • Customizable cables and connectors SPE-12-8-111/D/CM Page 3 of 15 MA.206.A.A301111.B301151 2. Specifications Performance Specifications Items GPS Antenna 2.4~2.5GHz Features High performance GPS ceramic patch antenna with cutting edge low noise amplifier 2400MHz to 2500MHz Frequency 1575.42 MHz ± 2MHz 2.4 – 2.5 GHz 28dB typ. Gain Gain at Zenith: -1.0 dBi min 0 dB typ. Axial Ratio :3.0 dB max Noise Figure 2dB max. - Polarization RHCP Linear DC Power Input 2.7~3.3V - Bandwidth 10 MHz min 100 MHz VSWR