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piPATCH-L1E1/FM (Flight Model)

Space-Friendly™ GPS / Galileo Antenna.

Are you looking for a high gain CubeSat GNSS Antenna supporting both GPS and GALILEO constellation receiver equipment (GPS-L1, GALILEO-E1)? The piPATCH-L1E1 is a High Quality, High Gain Antenna with low noise, RF filters and uniform radiation pattern intended for a Z+/- CubeSat wall. The antenna is ideal for Nadir/Zenith oriented satellites such as ground-scanning telescope missions, ensuring the orientation towards the GNSS zenith with a Z-face.

Size Matters. | Get the Gain You Need.

To get the maximum available pattern homogeneity, the Z+/- side of the CubeSat structure is typically the best place to put the GPS antenna for Nadir scanning optical telescope missions. Centered best-in-class radiation (reception) efficiency ceramic patch antenna element, with the best gain-in-size package is providing the best possible hemispherical pattern and resulting SNR readings in the GNSS receiver, whilst still fitting the tight Z+/- mount CubeSat envelope even in deployer slots with no direct access to the Tuna Can spring.

The module size of 98x98 mm additionally gives the antenna the best possible RF groundplane electrically insulated from the CubeSat structure to prevent grounding loops in the power supply structure. 

Connect the RF Coaxial cable with DC power from 2.7 to 5.5V and start to receive first signals from GPS and Galileo constellation with your GNSS Receiver!

Part Number: piPATCH-L1E1/FM (Flight Model)

Product Summary

• ACTIVE CubeSat GNSS Antenna with LNA
• Stable 50-53+ dBc-Hz SNR Signal for close-to-zenith satellites
• Dual GPS L1 + GALILEO E1 bands
• Dimensions: 98x98 mm, low profile, MCX-F connector
• Mass: 50 grams (excluding mounting screws)
• TRL9
• Fits all known CubeSat structures (ideal for Z+/- side mount)
• Mounting hole position modification FREE on Request
• 2.7 to 5.5V power supply, 3.3 V nominal @ ~20 mA
• SAW Filter, EMI shielding
• Powered via RF Coax

• Dual Use Goods: YES
• HS Code: 8529.10.69
• Lead Time: 2-4 Weeks + Shipping
• Country of Origin: Czech Republic

Pricing (EUR)

Qty.  Unit Price  Ext. Price​
1:    2490 €      2490 €
2:    1970 €      3940 €
3+:   1750 €      5250 €

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piPATCH-L1E1/EM (Engineering Model)

Each GNSS receiver is extremelly sensitive to EMI/EMC environment on the satellite. Check that the GNSS functionality is not disturbed by the satellite subsystems (Power Supplies, MPPT Controllers, Magnetorquers, Reaction Wheels, transmitters, receivers with local oscillators, all the PWM driven electronics,...) well before the spaceflight. The Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) Test can be performed easily with the fully functional Engineering Model of the antenna anytime during the whole satellite development and testing campaign.

It is also ready to be connected to the Flight Model of the GNSS Receiver. Red Remove Before Flight finish will remind you to replace it with the Flight Model of the antenna before the launch.

Part Number: piPATCH-L1E1/EM (Engineering Model)

Product Summary

• ACTIVE CubeSat GNSS Antenna with LNA
• Functional Engineering Model for satellite development
• Stable 50-53+ dBc-Hz SNR Signal for close-to-zenith satellites
• Dual GPS L1 + GALILEO E1 bands
• Engineering Model with red Remove Before Flight finish
• Dimensions: 98x98 mm, low profile, MCX-F connector
• Mass: 50 grams (excluding mounting screws)
• Fits all known CubeSat structures (ideal for Z+ mount)
• Mounting Holes Position Modification FREE on Request
• 2.7 to 5.5V power supply, 3.3 V nominal @ ~20 mA
• SAW Filter, EMI shielding
• Powered via RF Coax

• Dual Use Goods: YES
• HS Code: 8529.10.69
• Lead Time: 2-4 Weeks + Shipping
• Country of Origin: Czech Republic

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