Taoglas GPS Patch Antenna added to Alpha portfolio

The antenna patch module is designed for use in smartphones, PDAs, tracking, navigation devices and mobiles phones.

Originally developed for use in a touch-screen smartphone device, the compact GPS antenna needed to be small, efficient, robust and reliable.

The ceramic patch is specifically tuned for the product and it enables location-based services and navigation capabilities to be added to any wireless device quickly and easily without any development work at the customer end.

Alpha said demand for such functionality is now rising, with requirements for all components, including the antenna, to be as small as possible.

Taoglas has designed this miniature antenna and further ensured compatibility with all GPS receivers on the market by making the patch available in two formats: high-gain two-stage Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) and low-gain one-stage LNA.

The GPS patch antenna is available with a cable and connector, which can be used for direct connection to a module or an onboard connector.

Users requiring on-board integration have the chance to opt for the surface mountable (SMT) format.