Ultra-Thin Antenna Boasts GPS and 3G Functionality

Apr 12, 2011 2:52 PM, MD&D Staff

The Pulse Electronics W4150GG5000 antenna receives location information from a GPS satellite and uses the cellular network to transfer this location information to a central control center or third party. The antenna assists in vehicle and asset tracking and location, navigation, emergency call systems, fleet tracking, insurance tracking, and pay-as-you-go transport systems.

Pulse Electronics is introducing its ultra-thin, active GPS antenna with Global 3G functionality including GPRS, GSM, UMTS, and WCDMA (see the figure). The W4150GG5000 can be installed with either side facing up so only one antenna is required, whether mounting on the windshield or dashboard, to make installation simple. It receives location information from a GPS satellite and uses the cellular network to transfer this location information to a central control center or third party. The antenna assists in vehicle and asset tracking and location, navigation, emergency call systems, fleet tracking, insurance tracking, and pay-as-you-go transport systems.

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Pulse Electronics' GPS/3G antenna comes in a small elliptical package of 100 by 50 mm with a height of only 8 mm. Designed for in-vehicle adhesive mounting, the antenna combines a Pulse Electronics GPS ceramic chip antenna, a low noise amplifier, and 3G antenna functions, resulting in a thinner profile than standard GPS and 3G band antennas while still maintaining an excellent level of performance, according to Pulse.

The 3G antenna is suitable for global operation, providing coverage at frequencies of 824-960/1710-2170 MHz with a gain of 2/4 dBi and a radiated efficiency of up to 70%. The GPS operates at 1575.42 MHz with a gain of 26 dBi max.

The antennas are individually packaged with double-sided tape for easy installation. The antenna can be installed with either side facing up. It comes with RG-174 cable in a variety of lengths and SMA male connectors. Lead-time is eight weeks. Detailed specifications are available on datasheet W4150 available at the Pulse Electronics website at http://productfinder.pulseeng.com/products/datasheets/L115.pdf.

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http://www.pulseelectronics.com/

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