Summary

The SkyFox Labs piPATCH-L1E1 is a GPS-L1 + GALILEO E1 CubeSat Active Antenna module designed to provide strong signal reception in space.

The module is suitable for projects requiring stronger GPS signal reception with enough margins due to the use of easy access MCX signal and power interface.

The module fits CubeSat structures with M2.5 mounting holes. Customized mounting hole placement or additional sensors/EEE parts are available on request.

Product is manufactured in two grades to satisfy both Engineering and Flight requirements. Modules are electrically identical, however their chemical and mechanical properties allows it to be used in laboratory or space, respectively.

The fully functional Engineering Model is finished by red coating with Remove Before Flight labelling.

OPTIONS

The piPATCH-L1E1 - Active GPS+GALILEO Patch Antenna is available as:

Flight model

Engineering model

Applications

  • CubeSats
  • Limited Power Budget Space Projects

Key features

The features of the FM product are,

  • Stable 50+ dBc-Hz SNR on ground for close-to-zenith satellites
  • Active CubeSat GNSS Antenna with LNA
  • Dual GPS L1 + GALILEO E1 bands
  • Fits all known CubeSat structures (ideal for Z+/- side mount)
  • Mounting hole position modification on request
  • SAW Filter, EMI shielding
  • Powered via RF Coax
  • Stable 50+ dBc-Hz SNR on ground for close-to-zenith satellites
  • Large groundplane insulated from structure
  • Connector MCX-F (both Signal + Power) straight (standard), right-angle (on request)
  • FR-4 Space-grade 4-layers PCB
  • Patch Epoxy-fixed (3M Ultra Low Outgassing)
  • Double-sided Kapton® fix below
  • Patch 60/40 Tin-Lead used (to prevent tin whiskers)
  • Technology Readiness Level - 9, (SSO, 590 km)
  • Dual Use Goods: YES
  • HS Code: 8529.10.69

The features of the EM product are,

  • Stable 50+ dBc-Hz SNR on ground for close-to-zenith
  • Satellites Power consumption 20 mA (typical), 3.3 V @ 25°C 2.7 to 5.5V power supply
  • Large groundplane insulated from Structure
  • EMI shielding
  • Connector MCX-F (both Signal + Power) straight (standard), right-angle (on request)
  • FR-4 Space-grade 4-layers PCB
  • SAW Filtering (GPS L1, GALILEO E1)
  • Patch Epoxy-fixed (3M Ultra Low Outgassing)
  • Standard Green PCB Conformal coating used
  • RoHS Tin used (for Engineering Model only)

Export control

  • Dual Use Goods: Yes
  • HS Code: 8529.10.69
  • Country of origin: Czech Republic

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Last updated: 2024-02-05

piPATCH-L1E1 - Active GPS+GALILEO Patch Antenna

1,290 EUR - 2,490 EUR

9TRL

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Specs

lead time
4 to 6 wk
frequency
1575.42 MHz (GPS L1, GALILEO E1, mount-dependent)
antenna gain
1.5 dBiC (+20 dB LNA)
polarization
RHCP
return loss
-10 dB
axial ratio
< 3 dB
mass
50 g

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