AP.17A.07.0040A

SPECIFICATION Part No. : AP17A.07.0040A Product Name : 17mm One Stage GPS Active Patch Antenna Module Features : 17mm*17mm*6.3mm 40mm 1.13 I-PEX(F) 3-3.3V 3.2mA 15dB LNA Tested in Free space ROHS Compliant Photo : REVISION STATUS Version Date Page Revision Description Prepared Approved 01 May 11th 2007 All New format TW Product Centre Ronan Quinlan 02 Aug 27th 2010 All New format TW Product Centre Kayin Lin © All Rights Reserved Taoglas Limited, Unit 7 Peare Campus, Moyne Business Park, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland www.taoglas.com 1.0 Introduction Designed for onboard integration with GPS receivers, this powerful miniaturized GPS Active Antenna module combines an advanced 17mm squared ceramic patch antenna with one stage 15dB LNA and ultra thin cable and connector. Taoglas active antenna modules utilize XtremeGain™ technology for the highest sensitivity in the industry. The AP.17a is optimized for asset tracking, navigation, and remote monitoring applications. 2.1 Rated Environmental Conditions No Parameter Specification 2.1.1 Operation Temperature -40°C to + 85°C 2.1.2 Storage Temperature -40°C to + 85°C 2.1.3 Relative Humidity 40% to 95% 2.2 Electrical Specifications No Parameter Specification 2.2.1 Input Voltage Min:2.7V Typ.: 3.0V Max: 3.3V 2.2.2 Current Consumption At 3.0 V Typ.: 3.2mA Max: 5mA 2.3 Electrical Specifications- Antenna No Parameter Specification 2.3.1 Frequency Range 1575.42MHz +/- 1.023 MHz 2.3.2 Gain +1.0dBic Typ. @zenith 2.3.3 Polarization RHCP 2.3.4 Axial ratio Max 3.0dB@zenith 2.4 Electrical Specifications- LNA No Parameter Specification 2.4.1 Centre Frequency 1575.42MHz +/- 1.023 MHz 2.4.2 Gain 14dB Min. 15dB Typ. (+25°C5°C) 2.4.3 Noise Figure 1.5dB Typ. (+25°C±5°C) 2.2dB Max. (+85°C) © All Rights Reserved Taoglas Limited, Unit 7 Peare Campus, Moyne Business Park, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland www.taoglas.com 2.4.4 Output V.S.W.R. 2.0 Max 2.4.5 Output Impedance 50Ω 2.5 Cable & Connector No Parameter Specification 2.5.1 RF Cable Ø1.13 RF Coaxial Cable L=40mm2mm 2.5.2 RF Connector I-PEX(F) 2.6 Electrical Specifications- Overall No Parameter Specification 2.6.1 Frequency Range 1575.42MHz +/- 1.023 MHz 2.6.2 Gain At 90° 15±3dBi Mounted on a 60mm² ground plane 2.6.3 Output Impedance 50Ω 2.6.4 VSWR 2.0 Max. © All Rights Reserved Taoglas Limited, Unit 7 Peare Campus, Moyne Business Park, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland www.taoglas.com 3. Drawing UNIT: mm © All Rights Reserved Taoglas Limited, Unit 7 Peare Campus, Moyne Business Park, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland www.taoglas.com