Novatel OM-20000077 Manuel D’Utilisation
Antenna Specifications
Appendix C
SUPERSTAR II User Manual Rev 3
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Table 16: Passive Antenna Specifications (Patch Element)
Lower cost antennas for higher volume applications or for more cost sensitive applications are available. L1
GPS receivers are manufactured by implementing a 20 dB LNA on board. For this reason, in many cost
sensitive applications it may be necessary to select a passive antenna in conjunction with a low loss coaxial
cable.
GPS receivers are manufactured by implementing a 20 dB LNA on board. For this reason, in many cost
sensitive applications it may be necessary to select a passive antenna in conjunction with a low loss coaxial
cable.
Figure 12: GPS Antenna 201-990146-716 (MCX, +12 dB)
Frequency
1575 MHz ±2 MHz
Polarization
Right Hand Circular
Radiation Coverage
a
a.
Elevation angle in degrees =
θ
4.0 dBic
90 degrees
-1.0 dBic
15 <
θ
< 90
-2.5 dBic
10 <
θ
< 15
-4.5 dBic
5 <
θ
< 10
-7.5 dBic
0 <
θ
< 5
Connector
TNC Female (most common although
other connectors are also available)
other connectors are also available)
Temperature
-55
°
C to +85
°
C
Environmental
DO-160C Standard