Satellite > Communication > Antenna > miniPATCH-L1 - Mini Active GPS-L1 Patch Antenna
Summary
The SkyFox Labs miniPATCH-L1 is a GPS-L1 CubeSat active antenna module designed to provide stronger signal for GPS satellites reception in space.
The module can be embedded closer to the conductive parts such as metallic sidewalls or PCB groundplanes on the body of the satellite to extend the existing antenna groundplane. The module is suitable for projects requiring stronger GPS signal reception with enough margins due to the ease-of-use MCX signal and power interface.
Product is manufactured in two grades to satisfy both Engineering and Flight requirements. Both the modules (/EM, /FM) 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 miniPATCH-L1 - Mini Active GPS-L1 Patch Antenna is available as:
Flight model
Engineering model
Applications
- CubeSats, MicroSats or similar space platforms
- Limited power budget space projects
Key features
The features of the flight model of the product are as follows,
- Stable 50+ dBc-Hz SNR on ground for close-to-zenith satellites
- Large groundplane insulated from chassis
- Connector MCX-F (both signal + power) straight or right-angle on request
- FR-4 space-grade 4-layers PCB
- SAW filter
- Patch epoxy-fixed (Ultra Low Outgassing)
- Double-sided Kapton® fix below the patch
- 60/40 Tin-Lead used (prevent tin whiskers)
The features of the engineering model of the product are as follows,
- Stable 50+ dBc-Hz SNR on ground for close-to-zenith satellites
- Large groundplane insulated from structure
- Connector MCX-F (both Signal + Power) straight or right-angle on request
- FR-4 Space-grade 4-layers PCB
- SAW filter
- Patch epoxy-fixed (Ultra Low Outgassing)
- Standard Green PCB Conformal coating used
- RED Remove Before Flight coating finish
- RoHS tin used (for engineering 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
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