AP.17B.07.0040A

SPECIFICATION Part No. : AP.17B.07.0040A Product Name : 17mm Two Stage GPS Active Patch Antenna Module Features : 22.2mm*23.8mm*7.8mm 40mm 1.13 U.FL (IPEX MHFI) 3V0.5 12mA typical 25dB 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 © 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 two stage 25dB LNA and ultra thin cable and connector. Taoglas active antenna modules utilize XtremeGain™ technology for the highest sensitivity in the industry. The AP.17B 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 3.0V Typ.: 12mA Max: 15mA 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. @90° 2.3.3 Polarization RHCP 2.3.4 Output Impedance 50Ω 2.4 Electrical Specifications- LNA No Parameter Specification 2.4.1 Centre Frequency 1575.42MHz +/- 1.023 MHz 2.4.2 Gain 24dB Min. 25dB Typ. 2.4.3 Noise Figure 1.4dB Typ. 1.8dB Max 2.4.4 Output Impedance 50Ω © All Rights Reserved Taoglas Limited, Unit 7 Peare Campus, Moyne Business Park, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland www.taoglas.com 2.4.5 Output VSWR 2.0 Max. 2.4.6 Amplifier MMIC NEC  PC8215TU 2.5 Cable & Connector No Parameter Specification 2.5.1 RF Cable Ø1.13 RF Coaxial Cable L=40mm1.5mm 2.5.2 RF Connector I-PEX(MHF) - U.FL Comp. 2.6 Electrical Specifications- Overall No Parameter Specification 2.6.1 Frequency Range 1575.42MHz +/- 1.023 MHz 2.6.2 Gain At 90° 26±4dBi 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 © All Rights Reserved Taoglas Limited, Unit 7 Peare Campus, Moyne Business Park, Old Dublin Road, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland www.taoglas.com