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SL1206
“...high gain for integration into many of the available GPS modules and chipsets.”
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SL1206 Active Antenna

Original Sarantel active antenna now based on SL1200 GeoHelix® P2 passive antenna, the SL1206 provides up to 26dB gain, ideal for use with many of the leading GPS chipsets and modules available on the market. Simple connection to pcb allow for easy integration into customer designs.

Applications:

All applications requiring high level performance active antenna.

  Minimum Typical Maximum Unit
Part Number SL1206R(with cycoloy C1200 HF Cap) & SL1206SB(with sleeve) Each
Type Quadrifilar Helix  
Frequency 1573.42 1575.42 1577.42 MHz
Polarization Right Hand Circular Polarized  
Voltage 2.8 3.3 3.6 V
Current   13   mA
Gain +24 +25   dBic @zenith
Beamwidth   135   Degrees
Bandwidth(3dB)   20   MHz
Axial Ratio   <2.0   @ Zenith
VSWR   <2.0:1 2.3:1  
Impedance   50   Ω
Noise Figure   1.2 1.3  
Input 3rd Order Intercept Point   0   dBm
Operating Temperature -40 +20 +85 °C
Overall Dimensions (w/radome) 13 (dia) x 15 (width) x 44 (length) mm
Weight   10   grams

Part Number Description MOQ Pack Size
SL1206 GeoHeli® S Antenna 400 400
SL1206R GeoHelix® S Antenna with radome    400 400
SL1206SA* GeoHelix® S Antenna with long sleeve 400 400
SL1206SB GeoHelix® S Antenna with short sleeve 400 400
* Not recommended for new designs. Use SL1206SB

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