GLA.02 Taoglas Limited, GLA.02 Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: GLA.02
• Description: ANT GPS SMT CERAMIC LOOP
• Manufacturer: Taoglas Limited

Specifications of GLA.02

• Antenna Type: Chip
• Number Of Bands: 1
• Frequency: 1575.42MHz
• Vswr: 2
• Gain: 1.34dBi
• Termination: Surface Mount
• Mounting Type: Surface Mount
• Height (max): 0.154" (3.9mm)
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: 931-1031-2

1. Introduction
Taoglas have developed a unique ceramic miniature loop antenna series for GPS applications.
At 10*3.2*4.0mm, the GLA.02 GPS 1575MHz Loop antenna is a miniature edge mounted
antenna, designed for small space requirements. The radiation pattern is more omni-directional
than traditional patch antennas. The GLA loop antenna series show at least three times the
efficiency of traditional linear polarized 1575 MHz antennas. Efficiencies of 40% to 90% are
achievable. Peak gain of 1dBi places this antenna gain performance within the range of a much
larger 15mm to 18mm patch antenna.
Mechanically, this antenna does not need ground removed on the back-side of the PCB thus
allowing other components to be placed there on crowded boards. Based on the loop effect this
antenna works best when placed on the centre of the edge of the board, but can still work better
than traditional linear polarized chip antennas even when placed at corners as substitute.
The GLA.02 is delivered on tape and reel and now allows M2M customers to use an
omni-directional antenna in devices where orientation of the product is unknown.
1.1 Applications
*navigation or position tracking systems
*Hand-held devices when GPS function is needed, e.g., Smart phone. PDA, PND
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