Overview
The PCTEL GPS-NMO active GPS antenna provides superior performance with the industry’s smallest NMO mountable footprint. The GPS-NMO antenna features a custom tuned frequency ceramic patch element, 15 KV ESD circuit protection, a two stage low noise amplifier and a SAW filter, that provides excellent out-of-band signal rejection performance and consistently clear signal while minimizing loss-of-lock.
The GPS-NMO features an attractive, compact housing environmentally tested for both fixed or mobile applications. Its innovative tab design supports higher reliability and repeatable performance at GPS frequencies than button pin designs can provide. The product is available in black or white housing options to suit a wide variety of installation applications.
Features
- Low profile – For maximum overhead clearance
- Reliable – innovative tab design supports higher repeatable performance at GPS frequencies than button pin designs can provide
- Enhanced safety – Low current draw: 15 KV ESD circuit protection; 2.7-5 Volt operation
- Adaptable – Mates with all 1-1/8in-18 thread NMO mounts, including 3/4 in mounts
Applications
- Mobile installations requiring a small footprint
Technical Specifications
Signal Tracking | |
GPS: | L1 |
Electrical | |
Frequency Range: | 1575.42MHz ±10 MHz |
LNA Gain: | @ 3.3VDC: 28 dB @ 5VDC: 30 dB |
Element Gain: | 1 dBic |
Noise Figure: | 1.5 dB (typical) |
Out of Band Rejection: | ± 15 MHz: 5 dB ± 20 MHz: 10 dB ± 30 MHz: 32 dB ± 40 MHz: 40 dB |
Current Draw: | <20mA @ 3.3v <35mA @ 5.0v |
DC Voltage: | 2.7 – 5 VDC |
Nominal Impedance: | 50 ohms |
Polarization: | Right Hand Circular |
Mechanical | |
Dimensions: | 1.5 in x 1.8 in (38 mm x 46 mm) |
Weight: | 0.15 lbs (0.07 kg) |
Mount: | GPS-NMO – Does not include mounting hardware GPS-NMO-W – Compatible with all 1-1/8in-18 thread NMO mounts, including 3/4 in mounts |
Radome Color: | GPS-NMO – Black GPS-NMO-W – White |
Environmental | |
Shock: | Vertical axis 50G, Other axes 30G |
Vibration: | 3 axis, sweep = 60 min 3 – 500 Hz random vibration |
Temperature Range: | -40 °C to +85 °C (operating) |
Humidity: | 95% max (non condensing) |
Ordering
The GPS-NMO active GPS antenna from PCTEL is available through Canal Geomatics. If you would like more information about this product, please feel free to get in touch with us by completing the Request Pricing form.