# Antenna, Embedded GPS, Active, 12mm
**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/MIA-GPS-12/antenna-embedded-gps-active-12mm
**SKU**: MIA-GPS-12
**Manufacturer**: MAXTENA
**Category**: Audio Visual || Antennas || RF Antennas
**Price**: €10.2700
**Stock**: 10+
## Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Gain | 24dB |
| Vswr | 1.3 |
| Antenna Type | GPS |
| Frequency Max | 1.57542GHz |
| Input Impedance | 50ohm |
| Antenna Mounting | Cable |
| Antenna Polarisation | Right Hand Circular |
## Datasheet
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## MIA-12
## Embedded Active GPS Antenna 12 mm
## **Description**
This is a high performance antenna designed for embedded applications. It is ideal for GPS handhelds, PDAs and tracking devices. The compact size and lightweight features make it perfect for various commercial and industrial applications. With a low noise figure and high-linearity LNA, this antenna is the ideal solution for the most extreme and demanding applications where reliable satellite reception and high accuracy are required. The interface connector is available in U.FL or other.
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## **Features**
- Ÿ GPS L1 frequency
## **Mechanical Specifications**
|Parameter|Design Specifications|
|---|---|
|RF connector|U.FL or other|
- Ÿ Active LNA circuitry
- Ÿ Custom connector options
- Ÿ Low current
## **Applications**
- Ÿ Vehicle & fleet tracking
- Ÿ Embedded applications
- Ÿ Military & security
- Ÿ Asset tracking
- Ÿ PDAs and laptops
- Ÿ Oil & gas industries
- Ÿ Navigation devices
- Ÿ Law enforcement
dimensions are in mm
- Ÿ LBS & M2M applications
## **Electrical Specifications**
76X76 mm ground plane
|Parameter|Design Specifications|
|---|---|
|Frequency|1575.42 MHz|
|Polarization|RHCP|
|Antenna element peak gain|3.5 dBic|
|DC voltage|2.5 to 3.5 V|
|DC current|4 mA @ 2.5 V / 7 mA @ 3.5 V|
|Bandwidth (-1dB)|10 MHz|
|LNA network gain|20 dB @ 2.5 V / 24 dB @ 3.5 V|
|Axial ratio|1.5 dB (typical) / 2.5 dB (max)|
|VSWR|1.3 (max)|
|Impedance|50 Ohm|
|Operating temp.|from -40°C to 85°C|
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## **Realized gain plot**
Measured at 1575.42 MHz on a 76X76mm ground plane (E plane, 2.5 V)
Maxtena Inc. 7500 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 750 Bethesda, MD 20814 1-877-629-8362 sales@maxtena.com
www.maxtena.com
## MIA-12
## Embedded Active GPS Antenna
## 12 mm
## **LNA network characteristics**
**total system wide band response @ 2.5 V**
76X76 mm ground plane
|Parameter|Design Specifications|
|---|---|
|Frequency|1575.42 MHz|
|DC voltage|2.5 V to 3.5 V|
|DC current|4 mA @ 3 V / 7 mA @ 3.5 V|
|Noise figure|1.8 dB (max)|
|VSWR|1.3 (max)|
|Gain|20 dB @ 2.5 V / 24 dB @ 3.5 V|
|Input P1dB|-33 dBm @ 2.5 V / -35 dBm @ 3.5 V|
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**Antenna element characteristics** 12X12 mm ground plane
Parameter Design Specifications Frequency 1575.42 MHz Polarization RHCP Antenna element gain -4 dBic Efficiency 30% Bandwidth (-1dB) 10 MHz ~~—=~~ **Antenna element characteristics** 76X76 mm ground plane Parameter Design Specifications Frequency 1575.42 MHz Polarization RHCP Antenna element gain 3.5 dBic Efficiency 60% Bandwidth (-1dB) 10 MHz ~~—$~~
**Active/Passive gain vs. frequency**
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Active/Passive gain vs. frequency
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Passive RHCP gain (dBic) Active RHCP gain (dBic)
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Maxtena Inc. 7500 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 750 Bethesda, MD 20814 1-877-629-8362 sales@maxtena.com
® MA TENA ANTENNA INNOVATIONS COMPANY
www.maxtena.com
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