SPECIFICATION
Part No.
Product Name
:
:
A.03.1001111
40dB GPS Hercules Heavy Duty
Screw Mount Antenna
For long cable lengths above 5M
Three Stage 40dB
Height 29mm Diameter 52mm
Description
:
Applications
Location based services
M2M
Telematics
Remote monitoring
Timing for Base Stations
Large vehicle fleet tracking
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1.0 Scope
The
A.03
Hercules is a 40dB LNA high performance thread mount GPS antenna
designed for external use on vehicles and outdoor assets where long cable lengths
above 5 metres (15 feet) are used. Designed for heavy duty work with one piece C&C
machined nickel steel base plate and threads, there are also convenient side slots for
running cables laterally. Durable UV resistant ABS housing is resistant to vandalism and
direct attack. At only 29mm high it complies with the latest EU directives for height
restrictions, whilst also enabling covert operation with a diameter of 52mm.
Cable lengths, types and connectors are fully customizable.
For cable lengths below 5M please use our 28dB LNA
A.01
model.
2.0 Electrical Specifications
No.
1
2
3
4
Parameter
Frequency
Dimensions
Impedance
VSWR
Specification
1575.42MHz±2MHz
Height 29mm Diameter 52mm Thread Diameter
18mm
50 ohm
2.0 Max
LNA Gain 40dB typically
Passive Gain at Zenith 5.0dB
Gain at 10 o elevation : -1.0 dBi typ.
Antenna Gain at 90 degrees 41.5 ± dBic
3.0 dB max
RHCP
1.5 dB max.
-40ºC ~ +90ºC
fo = 1575.42MHz
fo ± 20 MHz 7dB Min.
fo ± 30 MHz 12dB Min.
fo ± 50 MHz 20dB Min.
fo ± 100 MHz 30dB Min.
-40ºC ~ +95ºC
Standard RG174 , ψ2.7 ± 0.2mm , Black
Cable Loss -1.3dB per Meter
Standard Cable Length 10M
SMA Male Straight Connector
5
6
7
8
9
Gain
Axial ratio
Polarization
Noise Figure
Operating Temperature
10
11
12
Out Band Rejection
Storage Temperature
Cable/Connectors
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Input Voltage
Cables and Connectors Fully Customizable
At 1.8V Max 8mA
At 3.0V Max 10mA
At 5.0V Max 12mA
3.0 LNA
LNA Functional Circuit
LNA Parameters
No.
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
Parameter
Frequency Range
Gain
Noise Figure
Output Impedance
Outer Band Attenuation
Output VSWR
Specification
1575.42 ± 10 MHz
Typ.34dB (At 1.8V)
Typ.40dB Min.38dB (At 3V)
Typ.40dB Min.38dB (At 5V)
1.5dB Max. ( + 25
℃
± 5℃)
50Ω
F0=1575.42MHz
F0±50MHz 20dB min
F0±100MHz 25dB min
Max 2.0
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