Novatel SUPERSTAR II OM-20000077 - Manual (Page 59)

Antenna Specifications Appendix C
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Table 16: Passive Antenna Specifications (Patch Element)
Lower cost antennas for higher volume applications or for more cost sensitive applications are available. L1
GPS receivers are manufactured by implementing a 20 dB LNA on board. For this reason, in many cost
sensitive applications it may be necessary to select a passive antenna in conjunction with a low loss coaxial
cable.
Figure 12: GPS Antenna 201-990146-716 (MCX, +12 dB)
Frequency 1575 MHz ±2 MHz
Polarization Right Hand Circular
Radiation Coverage a
a. Elevation angle in degrees =
θ
4.0 dBic 90 degrees
-1.0 dBic 15 <
θ
< 90
-2.5 dBic 10 <
θ
< 15
-4.5 dBic 5 <
θ
< 10
-7.5 dBic 0 <
θ
< 5
Connector
TNC Female (most common although
other connectors are also available)
Temperature -55
°
C to +85
°
C
Environmental DO-160C Standard