TECHNICAL PRODUCT DATA SHEETA114M
Mini Amplifier

DESCRIPTION
The A114M Mini Amplifier is a single stage gain block
which covers the GPS, Galileo, and GLONASS
frequencies. It is designed with the thin link margins ofsatellite navigation systems in mind.
The A114M features 40dB of gain, and a noise figureof less than 2dB. Since it consumes less than 20mA, it
can be powered by the GPS receiver’s antenna voltage
output.

FEATURES

Excellent Gain: 40dB
Passes GPS, Galileo, GLONASS L1/L2
Variable Gain Option Available: 0dB to 40dB

OPTIONS
The A114M Mini Amplifier can be custom configured.
Please contact GPS Source for further information onproduct options and specifications.

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A114M Electrical Specifications
Table 1-1.

Electrical Specifications

Operating Temperature -40°C to 85°C
ParameterConditions

Min

Frequency Range

IN – OUT, IN/OUT 50

1

In/Out Impedance

IN, OUTGain

IN – OUT, IN/OUT 50

MaxUnits2GHz50
1227MHz3840421575MHz

304042Min-7-5-3Max373839Min-7-5-3Max3738391227MHz
Variable Gain Option(1)TypIN – OUT, IN/OUT 50
1575MHzdBdB

Input 1dB Comp.

IN – OUT, IN/OUT 50

-41dB

Input IP3

IN – OUT, IN/OUT 50

-33dB

Input SWR (1)OUT Port 50

2.5:1

—

Output SWR(1)

IN Port 50

2.5:1—Noise Figure(2)

IN – OUT, IN/OUT 50

2dB

Gain Flatness[L1 – L2] IN – OUT, IN/OUT 50

4dB

Group Delay Flatness

Td,max – Td,min, IN – OUT1nsReverse Isolation

OUT – IN40DC IN

DC Input on IN/OUT port

3Device Current

dB
16

VDCCurrent Consumption of Device (excludes Ant. Cur.)

20mA

Ant/Thru Current

Non-Powered Configuration, DC Input on OUT port

250mA

Max RF Input

Max RF Input Without Damage

10dBm

Notes:

1.
2.

Performance guaranteed for N(F) connectors.
Does not apply to variable gain option at any setting other than maximum gain.

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Performance Data

2.1

DefaultFigure 2-1.

Frequency Response

Gain vs. Frequency
60

Gain (dB)

50(L2) 41.308 dB(L1) 40.621 dB

403020100100 0110 0120 0130 0140 0150 0160 0170 0180 0190 0200 0170 0180 0190 0200 0

Frequency (MHz)Figure 2-2.

SWR

SWR vs Frequency
10987SWR

6543(L2) 1.66 dB

2(L1) 1.42 dB

10100 0110 0120 0130 0140 0150 0160 0

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Variable Gain Option
Figure 2-3.

Variable Gain Frequency Response

Figure 2-4.

Variable Gain SWR

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Product Options
Table 3-1.

A114M Available Options

RF Connector
Connector Type
Connector

Limitations

N(Female/Male)

N/A

SMA

(Female/Male)

N/A

TNC

(Female/Male)

N/A

Housing
Housing Type

Limitations

Mini

NoneTiny

SMA Only

Standard Configuration

Pass DCOUT Port Passes DC to Pass DC IN Port

Special Configuration

DC Blocked

OUT Port Passes DC to DC Blocked IN Port

HousingPorts4

Product Code Decoder

A 11 4 M - A X X - X - N FAmplifier
A114 = A114 Amplifier

Housing Option
M = Mini Housing

Connector Option
NF
SF
TF
NM
SM
TM

==
=
===

N ...............Female
SMA ...........Female
TNC ..........Female
N ................Male
SMA ...........Male
TNC ...........Male

Custom Gain Option
Blank = Standard Gain (40dB)
AXX = Custom Gain (XXdB)
V = Variable Gain (30dB)

Environmental Option(s)XEHSW====Any or All of Following:EMI Shielding (Includes Waterproofing)
Hermetically Sealed
Waterproof

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A114M Mini Amplifier — FAM-ABM-AAX-AGZ

2.7
2.5

1.1.5

ISOMETRIC VIEWFOR REFERENCE ONLY
4.0
2X

.13
2.0.5

2X THRU OR TAPPED HOLES FOR #4 SCREWS
1.0
2.000

RECOMMENDED MOUNTING PATTERN

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FinishFAM-ABM-AAX-AGZ
Description

A114M Standard Mini AmplifierSizeN/ACrdMaterial

Mass

3 Angle Projection

Tolerances
Linear.X.XX

Angular= ±0.100= ±0.010

N/A

±1°
RADII
See Linear

All materials and finishes shall comply with European Union RoHS and are lead free. Dimensions are in inches unless otherwise specified.

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