MA206AAB004 Datasheet, PDF (2/15 Pages) List of Unclassifed Manufacturers – MA.206 Stingray GPS/2.4~2.54GHz Combination Adhesive Antenna

1. Introduction
This is a combination high performance GPS/GALILEO and 2.4~2.5GHz antenna to
simplify AVL or Fleet management antenna systems worldwide. Its high quality low
profile covert housing can be attached onto the glass or even out of sight under the
dashboard. This combination is ideal for those applications that require durability, small
size, and covert installation.
Many module manufacturers specify peak gain limits for any antennas that are to be
connected to that module. Those peak gain limits are based on free-space conditions.
In practice, the peak gain of an antenna tested in free-space can degrade by at least 1
or 2dBi when put inside a device. So ideally you should go for a slightly higher peak
gain antenna than mentioned on the module specification to compensate for this effect,
giving you better performance.
Upon testing of any of our antennas with your device and a selection of appropriate
layout, integration technique, or cable, Taoglas can make sure any of our antennas’
peak gain will be below the peak gain limits. Taoglas can then issue a specification
and/or report for the selected antenna in your device that will clearly show it complying
with the peak gain limits, so you can be assured you are meeting regulatory
requirements for that module.
For example, a module manufacturer may state that the antenna must have less than
2dBi peak gain, but you don’t need to select an embedded antenna that has a peak
gain of less than 2dBi in free-space. This will give you a less optimized solution. It is
better to go for a slightly higher free-space peak gain of 3dBi or more if available. Once
that antenna gets integrated into your device, performance will degrade below this
2dBi peak gain due to the effects of GND plane, surrounding components, and device
housing. If you want to be absolutely sure, contact Taoglas and we will test. Choosing
a Taoglas antenna with a higher peak gain than what is specified by the module
manufacturer and enlisting our help will ensure you are getting the best performance
possible without exceeding the peak gain limits.
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