Amphenol RF Expands Antenna Portfolio with IP67 Sealed External GPS/GNSS Antenna Featuring Low Noise Amplifier
Amphenol RF has added a new external GPS/GNSS antenna to its lineup, featuring a sealed IP67 design for outdoor use. This antenna comes equipped with a low noise amplifier to enhance performance.
Amphenol RF is excited to introduce a new external antenna design to their growing antenna collection. This antenna comes with an adhesive mount and is waterproof with an IP67 rating, providing protection from external elements that could interfere with signal quality. It also includes a built-in low noise amplifier (LNA) for improved performance, making it perfect for situations where the receiver is near the antenna and in locations with strong signal strength, like open areas with a clear line of sight.
This kind of antenna can enhance weak signals from satellites by enhancing signal quality and minimizing interference. They need an external power supply to power the built-in LNA and are not as affected by signal loss with longer cable lengths because the amplification happens near the antenna. This external antenna comes with an SMA connector at the end of a 3-meter long cable and is frequently used in GPS, Glonass, navigation, location-based services, and fleet management systems.
This antenna is part of a collection of external and internal antennas for IoT devices that are currently on the market in different configurations to support popular wireless protocols like LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and LoRa. These ready-made products can be used with other Amphenol RF connectors, adapters, and cable assemblies to create a complete solution.
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