piPATCH-L1E1/FM (Flight Model)
SkyFox Labs s.r.o.
A high gain CubeSat GNSS Antenna supporting both GPS and GALILEO constellation receiver equipment (GPS-L1, GALILEO-E1), ideal for Nadir/Zenith oriented satellites.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Mass
- 0.05 kg
- Largest dimension
- 98 mm
- Lead time
- 0.921 months
- TRL
- 9
Normalised to common units so this product can be compared with others in its category. The supplier's own wording is below.
As published by the supplier
- Dimensions
- 98x98 mm, low profile, MCX-F connector
- Mass
- 50 grams (excluding mounting screws)
- TRL
- 9
- Power Supply
- 2.7 to 5.5 V, 3.3 V nominal @ ~ 20 mA
- Dual Use Goods
- YES
- HS Code
- 8529.10.69
- Lead Time
- 2-4 Weeks + Shipping
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
About
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. It is ideal for Nadir/Zenith oriented satellites such as ground-scanning telescope missions, ensuring orientation towards the GNSS zenith with a Z-face. 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. The centered best-in-class radiation (reception) efficiency ceramic patch antenna element, with the best gain-in-size package, provides the best possible hemispherical pattern and resulting SNR readings in the GNSS receiver, whilst still fitting the tight Z+/- mount CubeSat envelope. The module size of 98×98 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!
Documentation
- piPATCH-L1E1_Datasheet_rev_B_2024.pdf www.skyfoxlabs.com ↗
- Declaration_of_Conformity_piPATCH-L1E1.pdf www.skyfoxlabs.com ↗
Need the full ICD, test reports or a specific revision? Ask the supplier directly.