TW7972 | Triple Band Antenna with L-band

hese high performance antennas have been especially chosen for their excellent performance/size compromise.

The TW7972 provides a multi-constellation tracking, featuring GPS L1/L2/L5, GLONASS G1/G2/G3, BEIDOU B1/B2/B2a, GALILEO E1/E5a/E5b, L-Band correction, as well as SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS) signals tracking.

Performance specifications

ParameterSpecification
Architecture

Dual band, orthogonal feeds combined in a hybrid combiner, wideband LNA, band-split for narrow filtering.

Immunity to LTW and other cellular signals.

LNA Gain

32dB typical

Noise figure2.5dB typ. at 25°C
VSWR (at LNA output)< 1.5:1 typ.
Power consumption24 mA typ.

Antenna gain 

(100mm ground plane)

  • GPS L1, L2: 4.0 dBic
  • GLONASS G2: 2.5 dBic

  • GLONASS G1, Galileo E1: 4 dBic

  • GLONASS G3, Galileo E5b: 1 dBic
  • GPS L5, Galileo E5a: -1.5dBic
Dimensions

Diameter: 69mm

Height: 22mm

Connector

SMA female bulckhead

Weight180 grams
Environmental

  • Operating temp.: -40 to +85°C

  • IP Rating: IP-67 housing

  • Vibration: MIL-STD-810-D

  • Shock: 50 g (vertical), 30 g (other)

A 100mm ground plane is highly recommended for these antennas.     

Mechanical drawing