GGBLA01A Datasheet, PDF (2/19 Pages) List of Unclassifed Manufacturers – GPS/GLONASS/BEIDOU Ceramic SMD Antenna

1. Introduction
Taoglas have developed a unique ceramic miniature loop antenna series for
GPS-GLONASS-GALILEO-BEIDOU applications. At 3.2*1.6*0.5mm, the Unifier
GGBLA.01.A Loop antenna is a miniature edge mounted SMD antenna, designed for
small space requirements. Typical applications are small sized automotive navigation
or position tracking systems and hand-held devices when GNSS function is needed.
The radiation pattern is more omnidirectional than traditional patch antennas. The
Unifier antenna series wide bandwidth allows high efficiency, stable reception on all
three GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou bands from 1555MHz to 1602MHz
Efficiencies of 64% to 85% are achievable. Peak gain of 3.3dBi places this antenna
gain performance within the range of a much larger 15mm to 18mm patch antennas.
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 Unifier GGBLA.01.A is delivered on tape and reel and now allows M2M customers
to use an omnidirectional antenna in devices where orientation of the product is
unknown. Like all small antennas, care must be taken to ensure the device
ground-plane layout and antenna matching has been done correctly, Taoglas offers
professional gerber review, transmission line design, general integration support and
final matching service of the GGBLA.01.A on your device board at our regional labs
worldwide. Contact your regional Taoglas sales office for immediate support.
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