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NanoCom ANT1090-P

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NanoCom ANT1090-P

The NanoCom ANT1090-P is a compact patch antenna specifically designed for ADS-B signal reception, available in active and passive versions for integration with GomSpace SDR transceivers or dedicated ADS-B receivers.

Typed specifications55 values

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Frequency band
other
ADS-B signal reception · datasheet p.4
Peak gain
4.5 dBi
datasheet p.4 4.5 dBi Highlighted Features  |  4.5 dBi min · > 4.5, realized gain at centre frequency, Type A & D backplat…  |  4.5 dBi min · > 4.5, realized gain at centre frequency, Type B & C backplates  |  4.5 dBi min · Realized Gain, centre frequency with Type A & D backplates  +1
Mass
135 g
datasheet p.6 135 g approximate, depending on mounting plate
Frequency range
1 090 MHz
datasheet p.4 1 090 MHz Highlighted Features  |  1 085–1 095 MHz active version, LNA frequency band  |  1 085–1 095 MHz LNA frequency band, -40~85 °C  |  1 085–1 095 MHz patch antenna performance, Type A & D backplates  +1
Beamwidth (-3 dB)
60 °
min · > 60, 3 dB beam width, Type A & D backplates attached to stru… · datasheet p.7 80 ° min · > 80, 3 dB beam width, Type B & C backplates  |  60 ° min · 3 dB beam width with Type A & D backplates  |  80 ° min · 3 dB beam width with Type B & C backplates
Envelope (L×W×H)
100.0 x 100.0 x 12.0 mm
datasheet p.6 100.0 x 100.0 x 12.0 approximate, depending on mounting plate
Polarization
RHCP
datasheet p.4 circular antenna performance, generally  |  RHCP patch antenna performance, Type A & D backplates  |  RHCP patch antenna performance, Type B & C backplates  |  RHCP with Type A & D backplates  +1
Antenna type
patch
datasheet p.4 patch patch antenna designed especially for ADS-B signal reception
Supply voltage
5 V
nom. · VDC typ., active version · datasheet p.6 5.75 V DC supply voltage for LNA, active version  |  5.75 V max · absolute maximum rating, DC supply voltage for LNA, active ve…  |  4–5.25 V VDC, DC supply voltage for LNA, active version, min-max
Operating temperature
-40–85 °C
absolute maximum ratings, Toperation · datasheet p.6
Passive or active
active with LNA
Active Version: integrated antenna and LNA/filters · datasheet p.4 passive Passive Version: direct connection from the patch antenna to …
RF connector
SSMCX
datasheet p.6 SSMCX
Connector
SSMCX connector
datasheet p.6
Survival temperature
-40–85 °C
absolute maximum ratings, Tstorage · datasheet p.6
Satellite class
nanosat 1-10 kg
nano-satellite · datasheet p.5
Fits satellite size
1U
plates can also be mounted on 1U and 2U nano-satellite · datasheet p.5 6U Type A / B mounting plates  |  3U Type A / C / D mounting plates  |  2U plates can also be mounted on 1U and 2U nano-satellite  |  3U  +1
Axial ratio
3 dB
max · < 3, axial ratio within ±40 degrees theta, Type B & C backplates · datasheet p.7 6 dB max · < 6, axial ratio within ±40 degrees theta, Type A & D backplates
Max RF power
0.001 W
limiter function, Pout is kept lower than · datasheet p.7 0.001 W LNA maximum RF output power (Pout, max)  |  0 W max · Pin, input RF power level to LNA, 25 °C
RF ports
1
one standard SSMCX connector on the back of the antenna sandw… · datasheet p.6
Mounting
Four different mounting plates, all 1.5 mm aluminium: Type A used on the A-side of a 3U or 6U structure; Type B used on the B-side of a 6U structure; Type C used on the top or bottom of a 3U structure (does not exceed the height of the structure rails); T
datasheet p.5
Insertion loss
-0.35 dB
max · passive version, insert loss, -40~85 °C · datasheet p.7

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As published by the supplier7 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Frequency
1090 MHz
Antenna type
Right-Hand Circular Polarization (RHCP)
Gain
4.5 dBi
Configurations
Active and Passive versions
PCB substrate
Rogers 4003C
RF connectors
SSMCX (compression connectors)
Mounting
Flexible sandwich construction with aluminum shield

About

The NanoCom ANT1090-P is GomSpace’s specialized patch antenna engineered for optimal ADS-B signal reception. This compact antenna offers flexibility with both active and passive versions, allowing for seamless integration with GomSpace SDR transceivers or a dedicated ADS-B receiver. Its unique design incorporates an integrated antenna along with a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) and filters. This integration is crucial for ensuring low signal loss and achieving optimal RF performance, which is vital for reliable data reception in demanding environments. The product’s focus on ADS-B reception suggests applications in tracking aircraft from space, a common use case for small satellites.

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