ANT-GNCP-C106L160

## **ANT-GNCP-C106L160 L1 Active Ceramic Patch GNSS Antenna** 

The GNCP-C106L160 is a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) ceramic patch antenna with integrated low noise amplifier (LNA), supporting GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, and QZSS systems in the L1/E1/B1 bands. The LNA provides high gain with a low noise figure. The antenna is 10 mm x 10 mm and has a 60 mm cable terminated in an MHF1/U.FL-type plug (female socket) connector. 

## **FEATURES** 

- Performance at 1575.42 MHz 

   - VSWR: ≤ 2.1 

   - Peak Gain: 24.4 dBi 

   - Axial Ratio: 7.5 dB 

- 25 dB (Typ.) LNA 

## **APPLICATIONS** 

   - Global navigation – GPS L1C, L1C/A 

      - Galileo E1 

      - GLONASS L1 

      - Beidou B1I, B1C 

      - QZSS L1 

- Ground plane independent 

- Directional radiation pattern orthogonal to antenna surface 

   - Timing solutions 

- Right-hand circularly polarized (RHCP) 

- U.FL-type plug (female socket) compatible with MHF1, AMC, UMCC 

## **ORDERING INFORMATION** 

|Part Number|Description|
|---|---|
|ANT-GNCP-C106L160|GNSS L1 band active ceramic patch antenna with MHF1/U.FL-type plug (female socket) on<br>60 mm of 0.81 mm coaxial cable|



Available from Linx Technologies and select distributors and representatives. 

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## **TABLE 1. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS, ANTENNA PLUS LNA** 

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VSWR  Return  Peak Gain  Axial Ratio<br>Frequency Band GPS Bands<br>(max.) Loss (dB) (dBi) (dB)<br>1561 MHz Beidou B1I 1.8 -10.8 14.1 6.9<br>GPS L1C, L1C/A, Galileo E1, Beidou<br>1575 MHz 2.1 -9.2 24.4 7.5<br>B1C, QZSS L1<br>1601/1602 MHz GLONASS L1 3.1 -5.9 26.4 13.8<br>Output Impedance 50 Ω<br>Polarization RHCP<br>Radiation Directional radiation pattern orthogonal to antenna surface<br>Electrical Type Radiating Patch plus LNA<br>Input Voltage Min. 2.7 V, Typ. 3.0 V, Max. 3.3 V<br>Current Consumption<br>Typ. 10.0 mA, Max. 13.0 mA<br>@3.0V<br>Noise Figure (dB) 1.4 typ.<br>ESD Sensitivity ESD sensitive device. As a best practice, Linx uses ESD packaging.<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **TABLE 2.  MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS, ANTENNA PLUS LNA** 

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Parameter Value<br>Operating Temp. Range -40 °C to +85 °C<br>Connection MHF1/U.FL-type plug (female socket) on 60 mm (2.36 in) of 0.81 mm coaxial cable<br>Weight 2.8 g (0.10 oz)<br>Dimensions 10.0 mm x 10.0 mm x 6.0 mm (0.39 in x 0.39 in x 0.24 in)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **GROUND PLANE INDEPENDENT** 

Because of the significant signal gain provided by the antenna’s LNA, the ground plane typically required for passive GNSS antenna gain performance is not required for active GNSS antennas. 

## **MOUNTING** 

The ANT-GNCP-C106L160 may be mounted by mechanical means (e.g. bracket, not included) or using the included adhesive pad. Alternatively, the antenna may be mounted by soldering the LNA base to a printed circuit board (PCB) - see application note, AN-00504 on the Linx website for more information. 

## **PACKAGING INFORMATION** 

The ANT-GNCP-C106L160 antenna is packaged in a protective plastic tray in quantities of 60 wrapped in anti-static ESD Polyethylene. Antenna trays are bundled and packaged in cartons of 360 antennas. Cartons are packaged in larger boxes in quantities of 1080 antennas. Distribution channels may offer alternative packaging options. 

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## **PRODUCT DIMENSIONS** 

Figure 1 provides dimensions of the ANT-GNCP-C106L160. 

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10.0 mm<br>(0.39 in)<br>60.0 mm (2.36 in)<br>10.0 mm<br>Ø0.81 mm<br>(0.39 in)<br>Coaxial Cable<br>C106L160<br>Ceramic Patch Antenna<br>6.0 mm<br>(0.24 in)<br>LNA<br>1.3 mm 0.5 mm<br>(0.05 in) (0.02 in)<br>8.0 mm<br>(0.31 in)<br>8.0 mm<br>(0.31 in)<br>Shielded Case<br>Adhesive Pad<br>7 mm x 7 mm<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Figure 1. ANT-GNCP-C106L160 Antenna Dimensions 

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## **VSWR** 

Figure 2 provides the voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) across the antenna bandwidth. VSWR describes the power reflected from the antenna back to the radio. A lower VSWR value indicates better antenna performance at a given frequency. Reflected power is also shown on the right-side vertical axis as a gauge of the percentage of transmitter power reflected back from the antenna. 

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## **RETURN LOSS** 

Return loss (Figure 3), represents the loss in power at the antenna due to reflected signals. Like VSWR, a lower return loss value indicates better antenna performance at a given frequency. 

Figure 3. ANT-GNCP-C106L160 Return Loss 

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## **PEAK GAIN** 

The peak gain across the antenna bandwidth is shown in Figure 4. Peak gain represents the maximum antenna input power concentration across 3-dimensional space, and therefore peak performance at a given frequency, but does not consider any directionality in the gain pattern. 

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Figure 4. ANT-GNCP-C106L160 Peak Gain 

## **AXIAL RATIO** 

Axial ratio provides a measure of the quality of circular polarization of an antenna, the lower the value (in dB), the better the circular polarization. A circularly polarized antenna field comprises two orthogonal E-field components. These fields are ideally of equal amplitude, resulting in an axial ratio equal to unity (0 dB). In practice, no antenna is perfectly circular in polarization, the polarization is elliptical as one field has larger magnitude. As the axial ratio increases the antenna gain degrades away from the main beam orthogonal to the antenna surface. The axial ratio for the ANT-GNCP-C106L160 antenna is shown in Figure 5. 

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Figure 5. ANT-GNCP-C106L160 Antenna Axial Ratio 

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## **RADIATION PATTERNS** 

Radiation patterns provide information about the directionality and 3-dimensional gain performance of the antenna by plotting gain at specific frequencies in three orthogonal planes. Antenna radiation patterns are shown in Figure 6 using polar plots covering 360 degrees. The antenna graphic at the top of the page 

provides reference to the plane of the column of plots below it. Note: when viewed with typical PDF viewing software, zooming into radiation patterns is possible to reveal fine detail. 

XZ-Plane Gain 

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## **1559 MHz to 1563 MHz (1561 MHz)** 

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## **1559 MHz to 1592 MHz (1575 MHz)** 

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## **1598 MHz to 1606 MHz (1601 MHz)** 

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Figure 6. ANT-GNCP-C106L160 Radiation Patterns 

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