Electromagnetic Sensors & Antenna Types
GPS and Cellular Antennas
Tri-Band GPS Antenna
Tri-Band GPS Antenna (PDF)


Covering L1, L2 and L5 band


Specifications
Frequency
Impedance
VSWR
Polarization
Gain
Cross Pol. Rejection
Size
1,575.42 MHz (L1), 1,227.60MHz (L2), 1,176.45MHz (L5)
50 Ohms Nominal
1.5:1 Typ.
Right-hand circular
26dBic Typ.
Better than 20dB
180 mm (R) x 55mm (H) -15mm: w/o v. choke ring

CRS’s tri-band GPS antenna is the world first tri-band GPS antenna to cover three GPS bands (L1, L2 and L5). It is compact in size and has excellent multipath rejection capabilities. This antenna eliminates both co- and cross-polarization signals coming below the horizon. Superior cross-polarization rejection (-20dB) is achieved in upper hemisphere. The antenna is equipped with a new type of vertical choke ring developed by CRS (U.S. Patent 6,940,457 Sept. 6, 2005). The ring has identical performances to conventional choke rings, but at a greatly reduced size (25 percent smaller). Unlike conventional choke rings, it is designed to be effective for all operating frequencies. Typically, the multipath signal is in both polarizations. For a good multipath resiliency, the antenna must have minimal reception from the back size of the antenna for both polarizations. CRS's tri-band antenna takes the best countermeasure for this requirement.