Datasheet

ANT-GNSSCP-TH25L1
Ceramic Patch GNSS Antenna
The GNSSCP-TH25L1 is a 25 mm x 25 mm
square ceramic patch antenna for GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO/BeiDou global navigation satellite system(GNSS) operation. It provides excellent gain andradiation pattern performance supporting solutions
with high location accuracy, rapid satellite signal
reception and lock, and quick time to first fix.
The GNSSCP-TH25L1 offers an extended
temperature range to +105 °C for compliance toautomotive standard AEC-Q200 Grade 2. The
antenna is mounted via attached adhesive patch andhas a solder pin signal connection.

Features

Applications• Performance at 1593.31 MHz to 1608.68 MHz― VSWR: ≤ 1.7― Peak Gain: 4.0 dBi― Efficiency: 83%• Directional radiation pattern orthogonal toantenna surface• Right-hand circularly polarized (RHCP)• Extended operation to +105 °C• AEC-Q200 Grade 2 compliance• Adhesive mounting to PCB• Solder pin signal connection• Global navigation GNSS
― GPS L1
― Galileo E1― GLONASS I L1
― GLONASS II L1― Beidou B1-BOC― Beidou B1-2
― QZSS L1• Timing solutions• Automotive location

Ordering Information
Part Number
ANT-GNSSCP-TH25L1

Description
GNSS ceramic patch antenna with pin-type solder connection

Available from Linx Technologies and select distributors and representatives.

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Electrical Specifications
GNSSCP-TH25L1

GPS L1, GALILEO E1,
GLONASS II L1, Beidou B1BOC, QZSS L1

Beidou B1-2

GLONASS II L1

Center Frequency
1575.42 MHz
1589.74 MHz
1602 MHz
Frequency Range
1567.24 MHz to 1583.60 MHz 1587.69 MHz to 1591.79 MHz 1593.31 MHz to 1608.68 MHz
VSWR (max)
5.6
2.1
1.7
Peak Gain (dBi)
3.5
4.0
4.0
10 Deg. Elevation (dBi)
2.5
1.7
1.3
Axial Ratio (dB)
20.9
15.3
9.3
Average Gain (dBi)
-2.4
-1.0
-0.9
Efficiency (%)
62
80
83
Polarization
RHCP
Radiation
Omnidirectional
Max Power
8W
Wavelength
1/4-wave
Electrical Type
Ceramic Patch
Impedance
50 Ω
Connection
Pin Type (Through hole)
Operating Temp. Range-40 °C to +105 °C
Weight9.2 g (0.32 oz)
Dimensions
25.1 mm x 25.1 mm x 4.0 (0.99 in x 0.99 in x 0.16 in)
ESD Sensitivity
NOT ESD sensitive. As a best practice, Linx may use ESD packaging.
Electrical specifications and plots measured with a 70 mm x 70 mm (2.76 in x 2.76 in) reference ground plane.

Product Dimensions
Figure 1 provides dimensions of the GNSSCP-TH25L1.

25.1 mm(0.99 in)

Adhesive patch,
NITTO 5015 adhesive
OD 23.0 mm (0.91 in)
ID 11.0 mm (0.43 in)Thickness 0.12 mm (0.005 in)

4.0 mm(0.16 in)25.1 mm(0.99 in)
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2.5 mm(0.10 in)

ANT-GNSSCP-TH25L1

Ø3.0 mm(0.12 in)

1.7 mm(0.67 in)Figure 1. GNSSCP-TH25L1 Antenna Dimensions

25.10
.988

4
.157

2

1.70

Pin
Ø0.9 mm(0.04 in)

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VSWR

6

30

5
20

4
3

10

Reflected Power (%)

40

7

VSWR

1609

1601
1602

1592
1593

1590

1587

1584

1575

8

1567

Figure 2 provides the voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) across the antenna bandwidth. VSWR describes
the power reflected from the antenna back to the radio. A lower VSWR value indicates better antenna
performance at a given frequency. Reflected power is also shown on the right-side vertical axis as a gauge ofthe percentage of transmitter power reflected back from the antenna.

2
1
1560

1570

1580
1590
Frequency (MHz)

0
1610

1600

Figure 2. GNSSCP-TH25L1 VSWR

Return Loss

1609

1601
1602

1592
1593

1590

1587

1584

1575

0

1567

Return loss (Figure 3), represents the loss in power at the antenna due to reflected signals. Like VSWR, alower return loss value indicates better antenna performance at a given frequency.

-2

Return Loss (dB)

-4
-6
-8
-10
-12
-14
-16
-18
-20
1560

1570

1580
1590
Frequency (MHz)

1600

1610

Figure 3. GNSSCP-TH25L1 Return Loss

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Peak Gain

Peak Gain (dBi)

1609

1601
1602

1592
1593

1590

1587

1584

1575

5

1567

The peak gain across the antenna bandwidth is shown in Figure 4. Peak gain represents the maximum
antenna input power concentration across 3-dimensional space, and therefore peak performance at a given
frequency, but does not consider any directionality in the gain pattern.

0

-5

-10
1560

1570

1580
1590
Frequency (MHz)

1600

1610

Figure 4. GNSSCP-TH25L1 Peak Gain

Average Gain

Average Gain (dBi)

1609

0

-5

-10
1560

1570

1580
1590
Frequency (MHz)Figure 5. GNSSCP-TH25L1 Antenna Average Gain

4

1601
1602

1592
1593

1590

1587

1584

1575

5

1567

Average gain (Figure 5), is the average of all antenna gain in 3-dimensional space at each frequency,
providing an indication of overall performance without expressing antenna directionality.

1600

1610

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Axial Ratio

1609

1601
1602

1592
1593

1590

1587

1584

1575

30

1567

Axial ratio provides a measure of the quality of circular polarization of an antenna, the lower the value (indB), the better the circular polarization. A circularly polarized antenna field comprises two orthogonal E-fieldcomponents.These fields are ideally of equal amplitude, resulting in an axial ratio equal to unity (0 dB). In
practice, no antenna is perfectly circular in polarization, the polarization is elliptical as one field has larger
magnitude. As the axial ratio increases the antenna gain degrades away from the main beam orthogonal tothe antenna surface. The axial ratio for the TH25L1 antenna is shown in Figure 6.

Axial Ratio (dB)

25
20
15
10
5
0
1560

1570

1580
1590
Frequency (MHz)

1600

1610

Figure 6. Axial Ratio of the GNSSCP-TH25L1

Radiation Efficiency

1609

1601
1602

1592
1593

1590

1587

1584

1575

100

1567

Radiation efficiency (Figure 7), shows the ratio of power delivered to the antenna relative to the powerradiated at the antenna, expressed as a percentage, where a higher percentage indicates better performanceat a given frequency.

90
80
Efficiency (%)

70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1560

1570

1580
1590
Frequency (MHz)

1600

1610

Figure 7. GNSSCP-TH25L1 Antenna Radiation Efficiency

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Radiation Patterns
Radiation patterns provide information about the directionality and 3-dimensional gain performance of theantenna by plotting gain at specific frequencies in three orthogonal planes. Antenna radiation patterns areshown in Figure 8 using polar plots covering 360 degrees. The antenna graphic at the top of the page
provides reference to the plane of the column of plots below it. Note: when viewed with typical PDF viewing
software, zooming into radiation patterns is possible to reveal fine detail.

XZ-Plane Gain

YZ-Plane Gain

XY-Plane Gain

1567.24 MHz to 1583.60 MHz (1576 MHz)
34

35

33
32
31
30
29
28

36 5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

1

2

3

4

34

5

33
6

32
7

31
8

26
25

30
9

29

10

28

11

27

12

26

27

21

20

19

18

17

2

3

4

34

5
6

32
7

31
8

30
9

29

10

28

11

27

12

26

XZ-Plane Gain

21

20

19

18

17

1

2

3

4
5
6
7
8
9
10

12

25

13
24

15
22

36 5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

11

14
23

16

35

33

13

15
22

1

24

14
23

36 5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

25

13
24

35

14
23

16

15
22

21

YZ-Plane Gain

20

19

18

17

16

1567 MHz
1576 MHz
1584 MHzXY-Plane Gain

1587.69 MHz to 1591.79 MHz (1590 MHz)
34

35

33
32
31
30
29
28

36 5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

1

2

3

4

34

5

33
6

32
7

31
8

26
25

29

10

28

11

27

12

26

13
14
23

15
22

21

20

19

18

XZ-Plane Gain

6

17

16

30
9

27

24

35

36 5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

1

2

3

4

34

5

33
6

32
7

31
8

25
14
23

15
22

21

20

19

18

17

YZ-Plane Gain

16

30
9

29

10

28

11

27

12

26

13
24

35

36 5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

1

2

3

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

25

13
24

14
23

15
22

21

20

19

18

17

XY-Plane Gain

16

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Radiation Patterns
1593.31 MHz to 1608.68 MHz (1601 MHz)
34

35

33
32
31
30
29
28

36 5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

1

2

3

4

34

5

33
6

32
7

31
8

26
25

29

10

28

11

27

12

26

13
14
23

15
22

21

20

19

18

17

16

XZ-Plane Gain

30
9

27

24

35

36 5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

1

2

3

4

34

5

33
6

32
7

31
8

25
14
23

15
22

21

20

19

18

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30
9

29

10

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11

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12

26

13
24

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36 5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50

1

2

3

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

25

13
24

14
23

16

YZ-Plane Gain

15
22

21

20

19

18

17

16

1593 MHz
1601 MHz
1609 MHzXY-Plane Gain

Figure 8. ANT-GNSSCP-TH25L1 Radiation Patterns

Ground Plane
Ceramic patch antennas are directional in signal transmission and reception orthogonal to the surface planeof the antenna, and require a ground plane for proper operation. The larger the ground plane, the narrower
the antenna signal beam, and generally, the better the VSWR performance of the antenna. Relatively smaller
ground planes produce wider signal beams. Linx recommends the ground plane size shown in the Electrical
Specifications table to achieve performance similar to that shown in this datasheet. Other ground plane sizes
and antenna mounting locations are possible. The antenna should be mounted at the center of the groundplane for best performance. Linx offers PCB design reviews to help optimize solution performance.

Antenna Installation
The GNSSCP-TH25L1 attaches to the PCB surface using a double-sided adhesive (0.12 mm thick) which
consists of a flexible pressure sensitive adhesive that adheres to metal, plastic and other non-porous
surfaces. The mounting surface should be clean and free of moisture and oily residues for ideal adhesivestrength. The 4 optional PCB solder pads and their dimensions are provided for use where the adhesive
used to attach the antenna is not adequate to maintain the bond between the antenna and the PCB such as
in installations that are exposed to excessive vibration. To facilitate soldering the adhesive must be removed.

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Recommended Layout
The recommended printed circuit board (PCB) layout for the GNSSCP-TH25L1 is demonstrated by the AEKGNSSCP-TH25L1 evaluation board shown in Figure 9. Contact Linx for availability of PCB layout design files.
The recommended layout includes a matching network, ground plane and PCB transmission line fromthe antenna to the matching network, and to the connector or radio circuitry. The connector used for the
AEK-GNSSCP-TH25L1
evaluation board is optional, the transmission line may be run directly to the radio if on the same PCB.
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Linx recommends inclusion of at least a 3-element, surface mount pi matching network of two parallel
capacitors, (C1, C2) and one serial inductor, (L1) in all designs (Figure 10). Surface mount components
should be 0603 size. 0402 size components are also supported. The GNSSCP series antennas, as
designed, do not require matching, but matching may improve end-product antenna performance dependingon the effects of the enclosure, PCB and other electronic components. If no matching is necessary, the serial
element may be populated with a zero-ohm resistor and no components in the two capacitor positions. Thisis the configuration of the Linx evaluation board as supplied. Linx believes in wireless made simple® andoffers matching network design support.
PCB Bottom SidePCB Top Side
70x70mm0x70mmANT-GNSSCP-TH25L1

SSCP-TH25L1

ANT-GNSSCP-TH25L1

Pi matching circuit

2-Element
SMA
jack(female socket)

ANTENNA
L1
C2

SCP-TH25L1

AEK-GNSSCP-TH25L1

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L1planeGroundon bottom layer
for counterpoise

C1
GND

C1

GND

Figure 9. Recommended PCB Layout for the GNSSCP-TH25L1
3-Element
C1

L1

C1

C2

0x70mmFigure 10. Matching Network Recommendation

SSCP-TH25L1

SSCP-TH25L1

8

4-Element
C2

L1

L2

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Recommended PCB Footprint
Figure 11 shows the recommended printed circuit board footprint and spacing for the GNSSCP-TH25L1
antenna. The footprint recommendation should be used in conjunction with the recommended layout
configuration shown in Figure 9.
PCB Bottom Side
Detail View
Scale 2 : 1

PCB Top Side

2.5 mm(0.10 in)

C1
C1

16.5 mm(0.65 in)

L1

Through hole L1
for antenna feed
Ø0.95 mm
C2 (0.04 in)

C2

16.5 mm(0.65 in)4x PCB Solder Pads
6.5 mm x 6.5 mm(0.26 in x 0.26 in)Figure 11. ANT-GNSSCP-TH25L1 Antenna Placement on PCBTransmission Lines for Embedded Antennas
For most designs, Linx recommends a microstrip transmission line for the GNSSCP-TH25L1 antenna. A
microstrip transmission line is a PCB trace that runs over a ground plane to maintain the characteristic
impedance for optimal signal transfer between the antenna and radio circuitry. Linx designs all antennas witha characteristic impedance of 50 Ω.
Important practices to observe when designing a transmission line are:•

Keep all transmission lines to a minimum length for best signal performance.

•

Use RF components that also operate at a 50 Ω impedance.

•

If the radio is not on the same PCB as the antenna, the microstrip should be terminated in a connector, ,enabling a shielded cable to complete the antenna connection to the radio.

•

For designs subject to significant electromagnetic interference, a coplanar waveguide transmission line
may be used on the PCB.

The design of a PCB transmission line can be aided by many commercially available software packages
which can calculate the correct transmission line width and gap dimensions based upon the PCB thickness
and dielectric constant used. Linx offers PCB design reviews to help optimize solution performance.

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Packaging Specifications
The GNSSCP-TH25L1 antennas are packaged in protective plastic trays as shown in Figure 12. Antennas
are packaged 50 per tray, 200 antennas (4 trays) are packed in a carton 10.3 in x 6.0 in x 4.7 in (261 mm x
152 mm x 118 mm). 800 antennas packaged in a shipping box 13.0 in x 11.0 in x 10.6 in (330 mm x 280
mm x 270 mm).

Top View

Front View

Figure 12. Packaging Specifications for the ANT-GNSSCP-TH25L1

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VSWR =

10

Return Loss
20

+1

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Return Loss
Antenna Definitions and Useful Formulas
−1
10
20

VSWR - Voltage Standing Wave Ratio. VSWR is a unitless ratio that describes the power reflected from theantenna back to the radio. A lower VSWR value indicates better antenna performance at a given frequency.
VSWR is easily derived from Return Loss.

VSWR − 1
Return Loss = −20
log10Loss
Return+ 1+ 1
10 Return20 VSWR
Loss
VSWR =
10 Return20 Loss + 1
VSWR = 10−1
20
Return Loss
− 1 due to reflected signals, measured in
10
Return Loss - Return loss represents the loss
power
at 20
the(G)
antenna
10 logG in =
db

10

decibels. A lower return loss value indicates better antenna performance at a given frequency. Return Loss iseasily derived from VSWR.
GdBd = GdBi − 2.51dB
VSWR − 1

Return Loss = −20 log10 VSWR − 1
VSWR + 1
Return Loss = −20 log10
VSWR + 1
Return Loss2
Efficiency (η) - The total power radiated from anVSWR
antennaby
the input power at the feed point of the+1
10 − divided
20
1
VSWR =
antenna as a percentage.
(G)= 10Returnlog
Gdb VSWR
10Loss+ 120
1(G) −solution10
Gdb =10
Total Radiated Efficiency - (TRE) The total efficiency
of logan 10antennacomprising the radiation=
G−
2.51dBGdBiefficiency from the transmitter.
efficiency of the antenna and the transmitteddBd(forward)
GdBd = GdBi − 2.51dB 2VSWRVSWR−1 −1
Loss
TRELoss= η •= 1−Return
Return
−20
log
10
11
10 VSWR
20 2 + +VSWR =VSWR − 1 VSWR + 1
Return Loss
Gain - The ratio of an antenna’s efficiency in a given
direction
power produced by a theoretical
VSWR
− 20
1 2(G) to−the
1
10 +
VSWR
1
lossless (100% efficient) isotropic antenna. The gain of an antenna is almost always expressed in decibels.

VSWR + 1
log10 (G)Gdb = 10/4

VSWR
VSWR
− 1 2− 1= −20
GdBi log−
2.51dB
GdBd =
ReturnLoss
TRE = η • 1 − VSWR
10−
1 2frequency
+1
VSWR
+
1
Peak Gain - The highest antenna gain TRE
acrossfor aVSWR
given
range. A directional antenna= allη •directions
1−
VSWR + 1
will have a very high peak gain compared to average gain.
2
Average Gain - The average gain across all directions
frequency range.
VSWRfor−a1given

log10 (G)Gdb = 10/4

Maximum Power - The maximum signal power which
VSWRmay+ 1be applied to an antenna feed point, typicallymeasured in watts (W).
GdBd = GdBi/4− 2.51dB

Reflected Power - A portion of the forward power reflected back toward the amplifier due to a mismatch at
the antenna port.
VSWR − 1 2

TRE = η • 1 −VSWR −VSWR
1 2 +1VSWR + 1

decibel (dB) - A logarithmic unit of measure of the power of an electrical signal.

/4

decibel isotropic (dBi) - A comparative measure in decibels between an antenna under test and an isotropic
VSWR − 1 2
radiator.

TRE = η • 1 −VSWR+ 1 between an antenna under test anddecibel relative to a dipole (dBd) - A comparative measure
in decibels
an ideal half-wave dipole.

Dipole - An ideal dipole comprises a straight electrical conductor measuring 1/2 wavelength from end to end
connected at the center to a feed point for the radio. /4
Isotropic Radiator - A theoretical antenna which radiates energy equally in all directions as a perfect sphere.
Omnidirectional - Term describing an antenna radiation pattern that is uniform in all directions. An
isotropic antenna is the theoretical perfect omnidirectional antenna. An ideal dipole antenna has a donutshaped radiation pattern and other practical antenna implementations will have less perfect but generally
omnidirectional radiation patterns which are typically plotted on three axes.

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