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Part No: AL100.301111 Description: Active L-Band IP67 External Magnetic Mount Antenna with 3m RG-174 SMA(M) Features: L-Band Coverage (1525-1560MHz) High Performance Magnetic Mounting Cable: 3m of RG-174 Connector: SMA(M) RoHS & Reach Compliant

2 SPE-24-8-021-A www.taoglas.com Taoglas makes no warranties based on the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this document and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice. Taoglas reserves all rights to this document and the information contained herein. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties without express permission is strictly prohibited. 1. Introduction 3 2. Specifications 4 3. Antenna Characteristics 6 4. LNA Characteristics 10 5. Radiation Patterns 12 6. Mechanical Drawing 16 7. Packaging 17 Changelog 18

3 SPE-24-8-021-A www.taoglas.com The Taoglas Magma AL100 is a high-performance active L-Band, external magnetic mount , SatCom antenna. Engineered with high gain and high efficiency on the L-Band (1525 to 1560MHz), it is used as an additional feed to provide data to correct, or augment, traditional GNSS signals. The L-band is leveraged as a low-cost alternative to traditional RTK services and is perfect for applications where there is limited or no terrestrial cellular connectivity and RTK is not an option. Typical applications include: - Fleet Management and Telematics - Asset Tracking and Navigation - Precision Agriculture - Autonomous Robotics This compact antenna exhibits excellent radiation patterns on L-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 AL100 has been tuned and tested on a 70x70 mm ground plane, working at GPS L-Band center frequency of 1542 MHz, with a 2 stage LNA ensuring good signal strength. It can operate with an input voltage ranging from 1.8 to 5 volts. For embedded application, the Taoglas ALPDF254 is an alternative active patch antenna supplied with cable and connector for easy integration into an IoT device. The cable length and connectors on the AL100 are fully customizable. Contact your regional Taoglas customer support team to request these services or additional support to integrate and test this antenna’s performance in your device. 1. Introduction 1. Introduction 1. Introduction 1. Introduction 1. Introduction 1. Introduction 1. Introduction 1. Introduction

4 SPE-24-8-021-A www.taoglas.com GNSS Frequency Bands GPS L1

1575.42 MHz

1227.6 MHz

1176.45 MHz

   GLONASS G1

1602 MHz

1248 MHz

1207 MHz

   Galileo E1

1575.24 MHz

1201.5 MHz

1278.75 MHz

    BeiDou B1C

1561 MHz

1207.14 MHz

1268.52 MHz

1542 MHz

QZSS (Regional) L1 1278.75e6     IRNSS (Regional) L5 GNSS Bands and Constellations 2. Specifications 3. Antenna Characteristics2. Specifications 3. Antenna Characteristics 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns3. Antenna Characteristics2. Specifications 3. Antenna Characteristics2. Specifications 3. Antenna Characteristics 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns3. Antenna Characteristics 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns3. Antenna Characteristics 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns3. Antenna

5 SPE-24-8-021-A www.taoglas.com LNA and Filter Electrical Properties Frequency (MHz) L-Band 1525-1559MHz VSWR(max) 2:1 Gain@1.8V (Typ.) (dB) 28.4 Noise@3.0V (Typ.) (dB) 2 Out Band Rejection@1.8V (Typ.) (dB) >60 Power consumption@1.8V ~5V (mA) 4.9 Mechanical Housing Dimensions 49.8*52.4*17.1mm Housing Material ABS Cable 3m RG-174 (fully customizable) Connector SMA(M) (fully customizable) Waterproof IP67 Weight 98g Environmental Operation Temperature -40°C ~ +85°C Storage Temperature -40°C ~ +90°C Humidity Non-condensing 65°C 95% RH GNSS E lectrical Frequency (MHz) L-Band 1525-1559MHz Efficiency (%) 62.7 Peak Gain (dBi) 2.95 Average Gain (dB) -2.03 Axial Ratio at Zenith 3 typ. Polarization RHCP Impedance 50 Ω Radiation Pattern Directional

6 SPE-24-8-021-A www.taoglas.com 3. Antenna Characteristics 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns3. Antenna Characteristics 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns3. Antenna Characteristics 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns3. Antenna Characteristics 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns3. Antenna Characteristics 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns3. Antenna Characteristics

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3.1 Return Loss

3.2 Efficiency

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3.3 Average Gain

3.4 Peak Gain

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3.5 Axial Ratio XZ

0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 Frequency [MHz]

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4.1 LNA Block Diagram (Active Antenna)

4.2 LNA Gain

  1. LNA Characteristics 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns

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4.3 Out Band Rejection

4.4 Noise figure

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5.1 Test Setup

  1. Radiation Patterns 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns

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1525 MHz

XY Plane XZ Plane YZ Plane

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1538 MHz

XY Plane XZ Plane YZ Plane

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1559 MHz

XY Plane XZ Plane YZ Plane

16 SPE-24-8-021-A www.taoglas.com 6. Mechanical Drawing (Units: mm) 6. Packaging5. Mechanical Drawing 6. Packaging 7. Application Note6. Packaging5. Mechanical Drawing 6. Packaging5. Mechanical Drawing 6. Packaging 7. Application Note6. Packaging 7. Application Note 7. Application Note6. Packaging 7. Application Note6. Packaging5. Mechanical Drawing 6. Packaging5. Mechanical Drawing

17 SPE-24-8-021-A www.taoglas.com 7. Packaging 6. Packaging5. Mechanical Drawing 6. Packaging 7. Application Note6. Packaging5. Mechanical Drawing 6. Packaging5. Mechanical Drawing 6. Packaging 7. Application Note6. Packaging 7. Application Note 7. Application Note6. Packaging 7. Application Note6. Packaging5. Mechanical Drawing 6. Packaging5. Mechanical Drawing 100pcs AL100.301111 per Carton Carton Dimensions-370*370*300mm 1 pcs AL100.301111 per PE Bag SPQ: 10pcs AL100.301111 PE Bag

18 SPE-24-8-021-A www.taoglas.com Changelog for the datasheet SPE-24-8-021– AL100.301111 Revision: A (Original First Release) Date: 2024-01-30 Notes: Initial Release Author: Cesar Sousa Previous Revisions Revision: Date: Changes: Changes Made by:

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