ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1100M4

## **ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1 SERIES** 

## **Flexible Embedded L1 GNSS Antennas** 

The ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1 series of antennas from Linx Technologies (Linx) are 13 mm x 13 mm adhesive flexible printed circuit (FPC) antennas for global navigation satellite system (GNSS), supporting GPS, Galileo, Beidou, and QZSS systems in the upper L1/E1/B1 bands. The ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1 antennas provide a ground plane independent dipole internal/embedded antenna solution. The flexibility and adhesive backing make the ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1 series easier to mount in RF transparent (e.g., plastic) enclosures, enabling environmental sealing and protection from antenna damage. 

Connection is made to the radio via a coaxial cable terminated in an MHF1/U.FL-type plug (female socket), or MHF4- type plug (female socket) connector. 

## **FEATURES** 

- Performance at 1559-1563 MHz 

   - VSWR: ≤ 2.7 

   - Peak Gain: 5.0 dBi 

      - Efficiency: 60% 

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- Performance at 1559-1592 MHz 

   - VSWR: ≤ 2.7 

   - Peak Gain: 5.2 dBi 

## **APPLICATIONS** 

      - Global navigation 

         - GPS L1, L1C, L1C/A 

         - Galileo E1 

         - NavIC L5 

         - Beidou B1C, B1I 

         - QZSS L1 

      - Timing solutions 

   - Efficiency: 46% 

- Performance at 1598-1606 MHz 

   - VSWR: ≤ 1.4 

   - Peak Gain: 3.1 dBi 

   - Efficiency: 39% 

- Ground plane independent dipole antenna 

- Linear polarization 

- Compact, low-profile 

- 13.0 mm x 13.0 mm x 0.1 mm 

- Adhesive backing permanently adheres to 

non-metal enclosures using 3M 467MP/200MP 

## adhesive 

- Flexible to fit in challenging enclosures 

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## **ORDERING INFORMATION** 

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Part Number  Cable Length  Connector<br>ANT-GNFPC-SAHL150UF  50 mm (1.97 in)  MHF1/U.FL-type<br>ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1100UF  100 mm (3.94 in)  MHF1/U.FL-type<br>ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1150UF  150 mm (5.91 in)  MHF1/U.FL-type<br>ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1200UF  200 mm (7.87 in)  MHF1/U.FL-type<br>ANT-GNFPC-SAHL150M4  50 mm (1.97 in)  MHF4-type<br>ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1100M4  100 mm (3.94 in)  MHF4-type<br>ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1150M4  150 mm (5.91 in)  MHF4-type<br>ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1200M4  200 mm (7.87 in)  MHF4-type<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Available from TE Connectivity and select distributors and representatives. 

## **TABLE 1. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS** 

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Frequency  VSWR  Return Loss  Peak Gain  Average  Efficiency<br>GPS Bands<br>Range (max.) (dBi)  (dBi) Gain (dBi) (%)<br>1559-1563 Mhz GPS L1C, GPS L1C/A,  2.7 -6.6 5.0 -2.3 60%<br>Galileo E1, Beidou B1C,<br>1559-1592 Mhz Beidou B1l, QZSS L1 2.7 -6.6 5.2 -2.3 62%<br>1598-1606 Mhz L1, (FDMA) L1 2.3 -8.1 3.1 -4.4 39%<br>Polarization  Linear<br>Radiation  Omnidirectional<br>Impedance  50<br>Wavelength  1/2-wave<br>Max Power  2 W<br>Electrical Type  Dipole<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Electrical specifications and plots measured with the antenna on a 2 mm (0.08 in) thick plastic sheet. 

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## **TABLE 2. MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS** 

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Coaxial Cable, minimum<br>Part Number  Connection  Weight<br>inside bend radius<br>ANT-GNFPC-SAHL150UF MHF1/U.FL-type plug 1.13 mm: 5.0 mm (0.20 in) 0.4 g (0.01 oz)<br>ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1100UF MHF1/U.FL-type plug 1. 13 mm: 5.0 mm (0.20 in)  0.6 g (0.02 oz)<br>ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1150UF MHF1/U.FL-type plug 1. 13 mm: 5.0 mm (0.20 in)  0.7 g (0.03 oz)<br>ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1200UF MHF1/U.FL-type plug 1.13 mm: 5.0 mm (0.20 in) 0.9 g (0.03 oz)<br>ANT-GNFPC-SAHL150M4 MHF4-type plug 1.13 mm: 5.0 mm (0.20 in) 0.4 g (0.01 oz)<br>ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1100M4 MHF4-type plug 1. 13 mm: 5.0 mm (0.20 in)  0.5 g (0.02 oz)<br>ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1150M4 MHF4-type plug 1. 13 mm: 5.0 mm (0.20 in)  0.7 g (0.02 oz)<br>ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1200M4 MHF4-type plug 1.13 mm: 5.0 mm (0.20 in) 0.8 g (0.03 oz)<br>Operating Temp. Range (After full cure) -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)<br>Storage Temp. Range 21ºC @ 50% relative humidity to achieve full adhesion properties<br>Dimensions 13.0 mm x 13.0 mm x 0.3 mm (0.512 in x 0.512 in x 0.012 in)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **PACKAGING INFORMATION** 

The ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1 antenna is individually packaged in a plastic bag and placed in bags of 100 pcs. Distribution channels may offer alternative packaging options. 

## **ANTENNA MOUNTING** 

The ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1 antenna is a flexible, adhesive backed antenna that allows it to be permanently installed onto non-metallic surfaces. The adhesive backing is 3M 467MP/200MP, which provides outstanding adhesion to high surface energy plastics. The adhesive delivers excellent shear strength to resist slippage and edge lifting, but can be repositioned before the adhesive cures, allowing for accurate positioning. Once cured, this adhesive is highly resistant to solvents, humidity, and moisture, as well as heat up to 204 °C (400 °F) for short periods. 

The antenna should never be bent past a 2mm / .078” min bend radius nor should the angle of the bend be allowed to fall below 90 degrees (i.e., become acute) as this will impair function and may cause permanent damage. 

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## **PRODUCT DIMENSIONS** 

Figure 1 provides dimensions for the ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1 series antenna. 

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13.0 mm 0.1 mm Adhesive backing cut to aid<br>(0.51 in) (0.004 in) in application, position may vary<br>GNFPC-SHL15<br>13.0 mm<br>(0.51 in)<br>www.linxtechnologies.com<br>© 2022 Linx Technologies<br>Adhesive<br>Side<br>50 mm (1.97 in)<br>100 mm (3.94 in)<br>150 mm (5.91 in)<br>200 mm (7.87 in)<br>MHF4 MHF1<br>Connectors are right-angle (90 degrees)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Figure 1. ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1 Product Dimensions 

## **ADHESIVE FOR USE ON HSE (HIGH SURFACE ENERGY) SUBSTRATES** 

Use an appropriate primer suitable for full adhesion to Low Surface Energy or difficult plastics such as polypropylene and polyethylene. 

Antenna assembly application of adhesive to surface: 

1. Clean surfaces and ensure no large surface gaps are present. 

2. Apply an appropriate primer to surface if dealing with a plastic or LSE material. 

3. Remove backing and apply antenna using even pressure for 10 seconds. 

4. Apply to surface between 21ºC and 38°C (70°F and 100°F) 

5. Full adhesion properties in 24 hours. 

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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. 

Figure 2. ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1 Antenna VSWR with Frequency Band Highlights 

## **PEAK GAIN** 

The peak gain across the antenna bandwidth is shown in Figure 3. 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. 

Figure 3. ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1 Antenna Peak Gain with Frequency Band Highlights 

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## **AVERAGE GAIN** 

Average gain (Figure 4) is the average of all antenna gain in 3-dimensional space at each frequency, providing an indication of overall performance without expressing antenna directionality. 

Figure 4. ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1 Antenna Average Gain with Frequency Band Highlights 

## **RADIATION EFFICIENCY** 

Radiation efficiency (Figure 5), shows the ratio of power delivered to the antenna relative to the power radiated at the antenna, expressed as a percentage, where a higher percentage indicates better performance at a given frequency. 

Figure 5. ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1 Antenna Radiation Efficiency with Frequency Band Highlights 

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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 (Figure 6) are shown using polar plots covering 360 degrees. The antenna graphic above the plots 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. 

## **RADIATION PATTERNS - HORIZONTAL** 

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

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## **1559 MHz TO 1592 MHz (1576 MHz)** 

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## **1598 MHz TO 1606 MHz (1602 MHz)** 

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Figure 6. Radiation Patterns for ANT-GNFPC-SAHL1 Series Antenna 

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