# RF Antenna, 1.561 to 1.602GHz, GPS / Glonass / BeiDou, 28dB, 50 ohm, 2.5 VSWR

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/W4218/rf-antenna-1561-to-1602ghz-gps-glonass-beidou-28db
**SKU**: W4218
**Manufacturer**: PULSE ELECTRONICS
**Price**: €9.8700
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 154 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Gain | 28dB |
| Svhc | No SVHC (04-Feb-2026) |
| Vswr | 2.5 |
| Input Power | - |
| Antenna Type | GPS / Glonass / BeiDou |
| Frequency Max | 1.602GHz |
| Frequency Min | 1.561GHz |
| Product Range | - |
| Input Impedance | 50ohm |
| Antenna Mounting | SMA Connector |
| Antenna Polarisation | Right Hand Circular |

## Datasheet

📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:4626775/)

## External Antenna GPS Antenna 

## _W4218– GPS, GLONASS, Beidou_ 

## _Features & Applications:_ 

_Cable and connector can be customized SMA Male connector_ 

|**Antenna type**|**Nominal Impedance**|**Polarization**|
|---|---|---|
|Patch|50Ω|RHCP|
|**Frequency (MHz)**|1561~1602MHz||
|**VSWR**|<2.5||
|**LNA Gain**|28+/-1.5dB||
|**Noise Figure**|<1.8||
|**Axial Ratio（dB）**|<3||
|**Operating Current**|8.5+/-1.5mA||
|**Operating Voltage **|3~5V||
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|||**MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS**|**MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS**|**MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS**||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**W4218**||||||||
|**Dimension**|**Dimension**|||||||
|**(Length x Width x**|**Material**<br>**Color**|||**Cable type**|**Connector Type**||**Cable length**|
|**Height)**||||||||
|44.5x 36.0 x 15.3mm<br>(1.75 x 1.42 x 0.60”)||Plastic<br>Black||RG174 cable|SMA Male||5 Meters/16.4FT|
|**W4218**<br>**Storage Temperature**<br>-40/+85°C<br>~~a~~|**Storage Temperature**|**ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS**<br>**Operating Temperature**<br>**Ingress Protection**<br>-40/+85°C<br>IP67||||**RoHS Compliant**<br>Yes||



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External Antenna GPS Antenna 

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## Mechanical Drawing 

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**Dimensions:** mm (Inches) 

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## External Antenna GPS Antenna 

_W4218– GPS, GLONASS, Beidou_ 

## – Charts VSWR/Efficiency/Gian 

## Test data 

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## External Antenna GPS Antenna 

## – Charts Radiation pattern 

## Test data 

***ANT radiation pattern is for radiating element only, not include the LNA circuit 

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## External Antenna GPS Antenna 

## – Charts LNA Chart 

## Test data 

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External Antenna GPS Antenna 

_W4218– GPS, GLONASS, Beidou_ 

## PACKAGING 

**W4218** 

## 1. 1 PCS product /PE bag 

## 2. 1000PCS products /Carton Box (TBD) 

## For More Information: 

Americas -  antennas.us@pulseelectronics.com | Europe – antennas.eu@pulseelectronics.com | Asia – antennas.as@pulseelectronics.com | Questions? +1-800-ANTENNA Performance warranty of products offered on this data sheet is limited to the parameters specified. Data is subject to change without notice. Other brand and product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. © Copyright , 2020. Pulse Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Company address: Pulse Electronics, a YAGEO Company, 15255 Innovation Drive, Suite #100, San Diego, CA 92128. 

‘ _**YAGEO Corporation and its affiliates do not recommend the use of commercial, automotive, and/or COTS grade products for high reliability applications or manned space flight.’**_ 

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