ANT-GNFPC-SHL15200UF

## **ANT-GNFPC-SHL15 SERIES** 

## **Flexible Embedded L1/L5 GNSS Antennas** 

The ANT-GNFPC-SHL15 series of antennas from Linx Technologies are 25 mm x 25 mm adhesive flexible printed circuit (FPC) antennas for global navigation satellite system (GNSS), supporting GPS, Galileo, Beidou, NavIC and QZSS systems in the in the upper L1/E1/B1 and lower L5/E5B bands. These antennas should be used with multi-constellation GNSS receivers on dual GNSS bands to benefit from a more precise navigation and less dropouts in challenging environments such as tall buildings in urban areas. 

The ANT-GNFPC-SHL15 antennas provide a ground plane independent dipole internal/embedded antenna solution. The flexibility and adhesive backing make the ANT-GNFPC-SHL15 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 1164-1189 MHz 

   - VSWR: ≤ 2.4 

   - Peak Gain: -0.2 dBi 

   - Efficiency: 26% 

- Performance at 1559-1592 MHz 

   - VSWR: ≤ 2.2 

   - Peak Gain: 3.3 dBi 

   - Efficiency: 46% 

- Performance at 1598-1606 MHz 

   - VSWR: ≤ 1.4 

## **APPLICATIONS** 

      - Global navigation – GPS L1/L5 

         - Galileo E1/E5A 

         - NavIC L5 

         - Beidou B1C, B1I 

         - QZSS L1/L5 

      - Timing solutions 

      - UAVs (Drones) 

      - Robotic lawnmowers 

      - Industrial and agricultural machines 

   - Peak Gain: 3.0 dBi 

   - Efficiency: 43% 

- Ground plane independent dipole antenna 

- Linear polarization 

- Compact, low-profile 

- 25.0 mm x 25.0 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-SHL1550UF 50 mm (1.97 in)  MHF1/U.FL-type<br>ANT-GNFPC-SHL15100UF  100 mm (3.94 in)  MHF1/U.FL-type<br>ANT-GNFPC-SHL15150UF  150 mm (5.91 in)  MHF1/U.FL-type<br>ANT-GNFPC-SHL15200UF  200 mm (7.87 in)  MHF1/U.FL-type<br>ANT-GNFPC-SHL1550M4  50 mm (1.97 in)  MHF4-type<br>ANT-GNFPC-SHL15100M4  100 mm (3.94 in)  MHF4-type<br>ANT-GNFPC-SHL15150M4  150 mm (5.91 in)  MHF4-type<br>ANT-GNFPC-SHL15200M4  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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VSWR  Peak Gain  Average Gain  Efficiency<br>Frequency GPS Bands<br>(max.) (dBi) (dBi) (%)<br>Beidou B1I, Beidou B2A, GALILEO-<br>1164-1189 MHz 2.4 -0.2 -6.1 26<br>E5a,GPS L5, NavIC L5, QZSS L5<br>GPS L1C, GPS L1C/A, Galileo E1,<br>1559-1592 MHz 2.2 3.3 -3.5 46<br>Beidou B1C, QZSS L1, Beidou B1I<br>1598-1606 MHz L1, GLONASS (FDMA) L1 1.4 3 -3.7 43<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-SHL1550UF MHF1/U.FL-type plug 1.13 mm: 5.0 mm (0.20 in) 0.4 g (0.01 oz)<br> ANT-GNFPC-SHL15100UF MHF1/U.FL-type plug 1.13 mm: 5.0 mm (0.20 in) 0.6 g (0.02 oz)<br> ANT-GNFPC-SHL15150UF MHF1/U.FL-type plug 1.13 mm: 5.0 mm (0.20 in) 0.7 g (0.03 oz)<br>ANT-GNFPC-SHL15200UF MHF1/U.FL-type plug 1.13 mm: 5.0 mm (0.20 in) 0.9 g (0.03 oz)<br>ANT-GNFPC-SHL1550M4 MHF4-type plug 1.13 mm: 5.0 mm (0.20 in) 0.4 g (0.01 oz)<br>ANT-GNFPC-SHL15100M4 MHF4-type plug 1.13 mm: 5.0 mm (0.20 in) 0.5 g (0.02 oz)<br>ANT-GNFPC-SHL15150M4 MHF4-type plug 1.13 mm: 5.0 mm (0.20 in) 0.7 g (0.02 oz)<br> ANT-GNFPC-SHL15200M4 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  25.0 mm x 25.0 mm x 0.3 mm (0.98 in x 0.98 in x 0.012 in)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **PACKAGING INFORMATION** 

The ANT-GNFPC-SHL15 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-SHL1 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-SHL1 series antenna. 

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25.0 mm 0.1 mm Adhesive backing cut to aid<br>(0.98 in) (0.004 in) in application, position may vary<br>GNFPC-SHL15<br>25.0 mm<br>(0.98 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-SHL15 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 38ºC [70ºF and 100ºF] 

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. 

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5<br>40<br>4<br>30<br>L5 3<br>20<br>2<br>10<br>1 0<br>1160 1165 1170 1175 1180 1185 1190<br>Frequency (MHz)<br>5<br>40<br>4<br>30<br>L1 3<br>20<br>2<br>10<br>1 0<br>1550 1560 1570 1580 1590 1600 1610<br>Frequency (MHz)<br>1176<br>VSWR<br>1561 1575 16011602<br>VSWR<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Figure 2. ANT-GNFPC-SHL15 Antenna VSWR with Frequency Band Highlights 

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## **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. 

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5<br>0<br>-5<br>L5<br>-10<br>-15<br>-20<br>1160 1165 1170 1175 1180 1185 1190<br>Frequency (MHz)<br>5<br>0<br>-5<br>L1<br>-10<br>-15<br>-20<br>1550 1560 1570 1580 1590 1600 1610<br>Frequency (MHz)<br>1176<br>Peak Gain (dBi)<br>1561 1575 16011602<br>Peak Gain (dBi)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Figure 3. ANT-GNFPC-SHL15 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. 

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5<br>0<br>-5<br>L5<br>-10<br>-15<br>-20<br>1160 1165 1170 1175 1180 1185 1190<br>Frequency (MHz)<br>5<br>0<br>-5<br>L1<br>-10<br>-15<br>-20<br>1550 1560 1570 1580 1590 1600 1610<br>Frequency (MHz)<br>1176<br>Average Gain (dBi)<br>1561 1575 16011602<br>Average Gain (dBi)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


Figure 4. ANT-GNFPC-SHL15 Antenna Average Gain with Frequency Band Highlights 

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## **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. 

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Figure 5. ANT-GNFPC-SHL15 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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## **1164 MHz TO 1189 MHz (1177 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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