Taoglas AA.178.B (Magma X2) Magnetic Mount Active GPS L1/L5 External Antenna

Taoglas AA.178.B (Magma X2) Magnetic Mount GPS L1/L5 External Antenna, IP67 Rated

The Taoglas AA.178.B (Magma X2) is an embedded, active stacked patch, GPS antenna supporting both L1 and L5 bands. It is a high performance, economical solution for the highest accuracy centimeter-level tracking applications.

This compact antenna exhibits excellent radiation patterns on both GPS L1/L5 bands and with a low noise figure to preserve signal quality helps minimize time to first fix. It also features excellent out-of-band rejection to prevent out-of-band signals from overdriving or damaging its LNAs. The AA.178.B features very tight Phase Centre Offset (PSO) at just ±2cm at the L1 Band and ±5cm at the L5. The precision of antenna phase center directly affects the accuracy of GNSS positioning systems and can ensure that the accuracy of the receiver can really achieve cm-level accuracy.

This antenna has been tuned and tested on a 70 x 70 mm ground plane, and has a 2 stage LNA ensuring good signal strength. It can operate with an input voltage ranging from 1.8 to 5 volts.

The enclosure is made from robust ABS material and is IP67 rated to endure the most challenging of environments. It is supplied with 3m RG-164 cable and SMA(M) connector.

Key Features

• GPS L1/L5 & GLONASS L1 Band Operation
• Magnetic Mount
• Dimensions: 49.8 x 52.4 x 17.1 mm
• Excellent Out-Of-Band Rejection
• Low Noise Figure & Low Axial Ratio
• Cable: 3m of RG-174
• Connector: SMA(M)
• IP67 Waterproof Rating
• RoHS & Reach Compliant

Note: This is a replacement antenna for the AA.178 which has been discontinued.