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PA Series

Model: PA-50A/B/C

Passive GPS Antenna Module

Overview

PA Series is the passive GPS antenna module designed for embedded applications. In any power-critical applications, it helps to enhance the performance of your GPS receiver through its excellent signal gain of +5 dBi at 90-degree elevation and -1 dBi at 10-degree elevation without any power consumption. With its compact construction & high compatibility, it offers you with easy integration, mounting and high temperature stability as well.

Features

No Power Consumption
Excellent Signal Amplification
Compact Construction
Excellent Temperature Stability

Applications

Embedded GPS Antenna for AVL, Fleet Management Systems, Car Navigation, Marine Navigation, Hand-held GPS

Specification

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions:	PA-50A: 76mm (L) x 76mm (W) x 12mm (D) PA-50B: 52mm (L) x 42mm (W) x 10.3mm (D) PA-50C: 38mm (L) x 29mm (W) x 10.9mm (D)
Weight:	PA-50A: 60 grams (w/o cable & connector) PA-50B: 45 grams (w/o cable & connector) PA-50C: 20 grams (w/o cable & connector)
Shielding:	All circuits are shielded with metal frame to avoid interference

Antenna Element
Center Frequency:	1575.42 MHz +/- 1.023 MHz
Polarization:	R.H.C.P. (Right Hand Circular Polarization)
Absolute Gain at Zenith:	+5 dBi typically
Gain at 10o Elevation:	-1 dBi typically
Axial Ratio:	3 dB max.
Output VSWR:	1.5 max.
Output Impedance:	50 Ω

Cable & Connector
RF Cable:	Standard RG-174 cable with a maximum length of 3 meters
Pulling Strength:	6 Kg./5 sec. with molded plastics on connector end for strain relief
Connector Available:	BNC, TNC, FME (to be adapted), GT5, MCX (OSX), SMA, SMB or SMC in straight or right angle type
Optional Adapters:	FME~MCX, FME~BNC, FME~SMA, FME~SMB, FME~TNC

Environmental Conditions
Operating Temperature:	-40ºC~+85ºC
Storage Temperature:	-50ºC~+90ºC
Relative Humidity:	95% non-condensing
Waterproof:	100% waterproof

This specification is subject to change without prior notice..

Data Updated: August 24, 2005

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