Pulse Electronics Introduces LTE Capability in Navigation Antennas

This new antenna is ahead of the field, offering 4G and LTE operation combined with WLAN and GPS in such a small package, said Elaine Baxter, marketing manager for Pulse Electronics Wireless Devices Division. It will enable our customers to differentiate their products and future-proof designs by offering 4G and LTE capability ahead of wide-scale deployment.

The broader 698-960 and 1710-2170 MHz bands have a gain of 3 dBi, while 2300-2700 MHz WLAN band has a gain of 6 dBi compared to the industry standard 2 and 4 dBi. The GPS LNA gain at 3V is 5 dBic/25 dB and at 5V is 5 dBic/30 dB.

The GPSDM700/2500FFS are rugged, aesthetically pleasing antennas with UV and IP-65 protection to ensure a long, reliable, maintenance-free life. They are also RoHS compliant.

Separate cables create maximum application flexibility. Antennas have 3 cables to optimally support the different technologies. Wireless voice, data, and LTE frequencies are supported by a single low-loss RG-58 cable. WLAN operates on a separate RG-58 cable, while the GPS antenna has its own RG-174 cable. Additional cable configurations, lengths, and connector options are available upon request. These direct mount antennas can be easily mounted through a 3/4 inch (19.05mm) hole. The antenna mount can accommodate up to a 5/8 (15.88mm) thick surface.