Overview
The PCTEL 3967D embedded GPS antenna is ideal for ruggedized handheld GPS devices, mobile asset tracking equipment and GPS timing applications. The 3967D features a custom designed ceramic patch element, a two-stage low noise amplifier and a SAW filter, providing great out-of-band signal rejection performance, consistent and clear signal while minimizing loss-of-lock.
The 3967D comes with a 1.85 inch mini-ground plane.
Features
- Minimizes interference – High rejection dual SAW filters allow placement near other transmitting antennas
- Superior filtering – via an innovative two-stage low noise amplifier and a dual SAW high rejection filter
- Consistent, clear signal reception – minimal loss-of-lock in high-RF fields
- Enhanced safety – 15 KV ESD circuit protection, wide voltage input range (2.7 – 5 VDC)
- Flexible installation – comes with internal 1.85” mini-ground plane
Applications
- Embedded applications
- Handheld GPS devices
- Mobile asset tracking equipment
- GPS timing applications
Technical Specifications
| Signal Tracking | |
| GPS: | L1 |
| Electrical | |
| Frequency Band: | 1575.42 ± 10 MHz |
| LNA Gain: | @ 3.3 VDC: 28 dB @ 5 VDC: 30 dB |
| Element Gain: | 3 dBic @ 90° -2 dBic @ 20° |
| Polarization: | Right Hand Circular |
| Noise Figure: | 3.1 dB (typical) |
| Out of Band Rejection: | ± 15 MHz: 5 dB ± 20 MHz: 10 dB ± 30 MHz: 32 dB ± 40 MHz: 40 dB |
| Current Draw: | <20mA @ 3.3v <35mA @ 5.0v |
| DC Voltage: | 2.7-5 VDC |
| Nominal Impedance: | 50 ohms |
| Noise Figure: | 1.5 dB |
| VSWR: | 1.5:1 maximum |
| Mechanical | |
| Dimensions: | 1.85 in x 0.32 in (47 mm x 8 mm) |
| Weight: | 0.56 oz (16 g) |
| Connector: | MCX right angle |
| Environmental | |
| Temperature Range: | -40 °C to +85°C (operating) |
| ESD Circuit Protection: | 15 KV |
| Humidity: | 95% max (non condensing) |
| Shock: | Vertical axis 50G Other axes 30G |
| Vibration: | 3 axis, sweep = 15 min 10 – 200 Hz log sweep: 3G |
Ordering
The 3967D embedded GPS antenna from PCTEL is available through Canal Geomatics. If you would like more information about this product, please feel free to get in touch with us by completing the Request Pricing form.
