Amphenol RF has announced the expansion of its emerging antenna portfolio with an additional external antenna design, the ST0326-41-001-A. This external antenna features an adhesive-mount and sealed IP67-rated waterproof protection from the threat of external elements that might compromise signal integrity. This active GPS/GNSS antenna includes a built-in low noise amplifier (LNA) for enhanced performance up to 1.61 GHz, which makes it ideal for applications where the receiver is close to the antenna and in environments where signal strength is strong, such as open areas with a clear line-of-sight.
This type of antenna has the ability to amplify weak signals received from satellites by improving signal quality and reducing noise. It requires an external power source to operate the built-in LNA and is less sensitive to signal loss due to longer cable lengths since the amplification occurs close to the antenna. This external antenna is connectorized with an SMA connector on the end of a 3-meter long pigtail and is commonly used in GPS and GLONASS, navigation, location-based services and fleet management applications.
The ST0326-41-001-A can handle an input power of up to 2 W and operates over a temperature range from -40°C to +85°C. It is available in a whip-style mechanical design with EAR99 export classification.
This antenna joins a growing catalog of external and internal IoT antennas currently available in various external and internal configurations to meet common wireless protocols such as LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and LoRa. These off-the-shelf products can also be used with other Amphenol RF connectors, adapters and cable assemblies to create an end-to-end solution.
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