---
title: "GPS Antenna Module"
industry: "Computer, Electronic and Optical Product Manufacturing"
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  urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:GPS_ANTENNA_MODULE"
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  index_version: "2026.Q1-Universal"
  authority_id: "URN:CNFX:ME:GPS_ANTENNA_MODULE"
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attributes:
  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "1575.42 MHz ± 1.023 MHz (L1 band), 1227.60 MHz ± 1.023 MHz (L2 band), -130 dBm to -150 dBm signal sensitivity"
    unit: "dB"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 14
    unit: "dB"
    consequence: "Dielectric breakdown in patch antenna substrate at &gt; 100 V/m field strength, multipath interference from &gt; 0.5λ delayed signals, phase center variation &gt; λ/10"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Corrosion-induced impedance mismatch from 5% salt spray exposure over 100 hours"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Hermetic sealing with IP68 rating and gold-plated RF connectors"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Thermal cycling between -40°C to +85°C at 2°C/minute rate causing CTE mismatch"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Low-CTE ceramic substrate (Al₂O₃, εr=9.8) with silver epoxy attachment"
bom_nodes:
  patch-antenna-element:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:PATCH_ANTENNA_ELEMENT"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  low-noise-amplifier:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:LOW_NOISE_AMPLIFIER"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  bandpass-filter:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:BANDPASS_FILTER"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  rf-connector:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:RF_CONNECTOR"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 9001:2015 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "CE MARKING (EU DIRECTIVE 2014/53/EU FOR RADIO EQUIPMENT)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/gps-antenna-module.md"
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version: "3.3.4-EXTREME-SOVEREIGN-WEB3"
---

# Industrial Specification: GPS Antenna Module

## 1. Technical Definition
A specialized antenna component designed to receive and transmit GPS signals for positioning and navigation applications.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **1575.42 MHz ± 1.023 MHz (L1 band), 1227.60 MHz ± 1.023 MHz (L2 band), -130 dBm to -150 dBm signal sensitivity**. Failure boundary: **Signal-to-noise ratio &lt; 14 dB-Hz, antenna gain &lt; -3 dBi, axial ratio &gt; 6 dB**, Mechanism: **Dielectric breakdown in patch antenna substrate at &gt; 100 V/m field strength, multipath interference from &gt; 0.5λ delayed signals, phase center variation &gt; λ/10**.

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Corrosion-induced impedance mismatch from 5% salt spray exposure over 100 hours | 8 | VSWR &gt; 2.0 causing 11% power reflection and -5 dB gain reduction | Hermetic sealing with IP68 rating and gold-plated RF connectors |
| Thermal cycling between -40°C to +85°C at 2°C/minute rate causing CTE mismatch | 8 | Micro-crack propagation in FR4 substrate leading to 15% radiation pattern distortion | Low-CTE ceramic substrate (Al₂O₃, εr=9.8) with silver epoxy attachment |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | dB | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Low-Noise Amplifier](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/low-noise-amplifier.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Bandpass Filter](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/bandpass-filter.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **SMT Pick-and-Place Machine**, **Reflow Soldering Oven**, **Automated Optical Inspection System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Automotive Navigation Systems, Marine GPS Trackers, Aviation Flight Instruments  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What is the typical signal reception range of this GPS antenna module?
**A**: This GPS antenna module typically receives signals from GPS satellites in medium Earth orbit (approximately 20,200 km altitude) with a clear line of sight, providing global coverage for positioning applications.

### Q: How does the ceramic patch antenna improve GPS performance?
**A**: The ceramic patch antenna offers stable dielectric properties and consistent performance across temperature variations, ensuring reliable signal reception with minimal interference for accurate positioning data.

### Q: What applications is this GPS antenna module suitable for?
**A**: This module is ideal for navigation systems, fleet tracking devices, IoT location sensors, marine electronics, and any application requiring precise GPS positioning in computer and electronic manufacturing.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
- CE MARKING (EU DIRECTIVE 2014/53/EU FOR RADIO EQUIPMENT)

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: GPS Antenna Module](https://cnfx.com/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/gps-antenna-module)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: GPS_ANTENNA_MODULE | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: afcb5941
